This event will spotlight how leaders are mentoring, sponsoring and creating pipelines for young Black professionals and students in STEM.
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Resources
LadderBackDown - community of BAME tech community for learning various IT skills.
Civil Service & Government IT/Cyber Entry Routes
- Civil Service Fast Stream (Digital, Data & Technology scheme)
- Cyber Security Fast Stream scheme
- TechTrack – Digital Apprenticeships in Government
- Blog overview
- Civil Service Early Careers & Internships
Cybersecurity & Digital Skills Initiatives
- CyberFirst (NCSC – National Cyber Security Centre)
- CyberFirst Bursary Programme (Northern Ireland example)
- Cyber Growth Action Plan (2025)
- UK Government Cyber Security Strategy 2022–2030
Government Apprenticeships & Training Portals
- National Apprenticeship Service – Digital apprenticeships
- Find an Apprenticeship (official government search portal)
- Apprenticeship Levy information
Departmental Digital Programmes
Special & Regional Programmes
Synopsis
Join us in a gathering where IT and Civil Service professionals from BAME backgrounds will explore the intersect of Black identity, professional excellence in IT and the journey of resilience and empowerment in tech leadership.
The panel will share details of their individual career journeys, unpack some myths about the tech/digital career sector within both public and private sectors as well as welcoming questions from the audience to ensure attendees receive real wisdom that they can apply wherever they are in their journeys.
Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over.
BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today
Please note: if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements.
If you are attending in person, please familiarise yourself with the Visitor Instructions for the BCS London Office.
For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters.
Image by Francis Odeyemi
This event is brought to you by: EMBRACE specialist group
Joint with UK Black In Gov CIC
