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Bright Network Proud to B 2022

25 Oct 2022, 1:30 p.m.
Application deadline is 20th October 2022, 11:59pm

Proud to B is back this October and ready to support the next generation of LGBTQ+ students in their career journeys.

Join us on 25th October for this virtual event, where you'll be able to make valuable connections with top graduate employers who are dedicated to creating truly inclusive working environments. With opportunities to ask the firms questions, talk to recent graduates and senior leaders and hear first-hand accounts of their experiences, this event provides the chance to gain detailed and useful insights into how to find a role and an employer who empowers you to be your authentic self.

During the panel discussion, you'll hear from different employers aboout how they approach diveristy, equity, inclusion and belonging, and have the chance to ask questions and share your own ideas. The skills sessions will focus on boosting your CV ahead of the application season so you can feel confident when applying for roles and in interviews.

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Why attend

Feel inspired

Connect with the next generation of LGBTQ+ voices, hear discussions on important topics and share ideas for change within the workplace and beyond.

Hear from leading graduate employers

Learn more about the firms across a variety of sectors who are already championing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging and are working to positively impact the visibility and representation of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.

Gain practical advice

Hear from our partner employers on how you to succeed in your early career and get your questions answered by people who were once in your shoes.

Who can attend

Students at UK universities who graduated in 2022 or are graduating in 2023, 2024, 2025 or 2026.

Identify as LGBTQ+ or an ally to the community.

Additional skills gained from extracurricular activities/work experience will be viewed favourably.

Employers joining us

 
 
 
 
 

Schedule

25 Oct 2022

1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Pre-event networking skills session

2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Bright Network introduction and keynote

2:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Skills session

3 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Break

3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Panel session - Authenticity at Work

4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Skills session

4:45 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Takeaways & next steps

Info

Frequently asked questions

Please note all timings on the agenda for Proud to B correspond with British Summer Time (BST).

Attendees will not need to have their camera or microphone on to participate in the sessions. You are free to ask questions via the chat function on the virtual event platform instead.

If you have any questions about Bright Network Proud to B, we have gathered all the most frequently asked questions here. If you have any other questions, please get in touch with our Events Team - events@brightnetwork.co.uk. 

Apply today

Application deadline is 20th October 2022, 11:59pm

Applications close on 20th October. Places for this event get filled quickly, so click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application and secure your spot!