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Why This Work Is Needed<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][nectar_responsive_text inherited_font_style=”default” text_direction=”default” max_width=”525px”]\n

In the UK, the data tells a story of untapped potential and systemic barriers.<\/p>\n[\/nectar_responsive_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”10px” equal_height=”yes” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” bottom_padding=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”10%” bottom_padding_tablet=”20%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” row_position_desktop=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column top_padding_desktop=”30px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”30px” left_padding_desktop=”30px” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”30px” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ background_image=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/img\/demo-media\/unsplash\/shutter-speed-_OZPiiW-pmo-unsplash-1-scaled.webp” background_image_type=”default” background_image_position=”center center” background_image_stacking=”default” enable_bg_scale=”true” background_image_loading=”default” column_backdrop_filter=”none” font_color=”#FFFFFF” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” advanced_gradient_radial_position=”top left” width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”minimum” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” content_layout=”flexbox” gradient_type=”advanced” flex_layout_desktop=”column” flex_justify_content_desktop=”space-between” flex_align_items_desktop=”stretch” flex_align_items_phone=”” flex_wrap_desktop=”nowrap” flex_reverse_desktop=”false” advanced_gradient_display_type=”radial”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”10%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”10%” left_padding_desktop=”10%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”10%” top_padding_tablet=”5%” constrain_group_3=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”5%” left_padding_tablet=”5%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”5%” top_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_5=”yes” bottom_padding_phone=”0″ left_padding_phone=”0″ constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”0″ text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” height_desktop=”100%” min_height_tablet=”425px” min_height_phone=”400px”][vc_column_inner top_padding_desktop=”40px” constrain_group_100=”yes” bottom_padding_desktop=”40px” left_padding_desktop=”40px” constrain_group_101=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”40px” top_padding_tablet=”20px” constrain_group_102=”yes” bottom_padding_tablet=”20px” left_padding_tablet=”20px” constrain_group_103=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”20px” flex_gap_desktop=”10px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#EBE9E5″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”15px” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”advanced” content_layout=”flexbox” gradient_type=”default” flex_layout_desktop=”column” flex_justify_content_desktop=”center” flex_align_items_desktop=”center” flex_align_items_phone=”” flex_wrap_desktop=”nowrap” flex_reverse_desktop=”false” min_height_desktop=”100%”][nectar_chat_thread outgoing_bubble_image=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/img\/demo-media\/unsplash\/tether-circle-images-6.webp” outgoing_bubble_name=”Jadon” outgoing_bubble_color=”#FBFF00″ outgoing_text_color=”#161514″ incoming_bubble_image=”https:\/\/themenectar.com\/img\/demo-media\/unsplash\/grad.webp” incoming_bubble_name=”Black Talent Development” incoming_bubble_color=”#FFFFFF” incoming_text_color=”#161514″ image_size=”30″ border_radius=”20″ animation=”typing” auto_height_animation=”true” loop_animation=”true”][nectar_chat_thread_bubble]Hi there! Welcome to Black Talent Development \ud83d\udc4b<\/p>\n

We create career pathways for Black professionals and young people across the UK \u2014 from school guidance all the way to leadership. How can we help you today?[\/nectar_chat_thread_bubble][nectar_chat_thread_bubble direction=”outgoing”]I’m a recent Black graduate trying to break into a leadership track. What kind of support do you offer?[\/nectar_chat_thread_bubble][nectar_chat_thread_bubble]That’s exactly who we’re here for. The reality is the data shows a significant gap \u2014 Black graduates earn considerably less than peers, and leadership representation remains extremely low.<\/p>\n

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