Outreach & Recruitment:
Recruiting graduates from less-advantaged backgrounds

A student from a disadvantaged background who gains a first class degree from a top university is less likely to secure an elite job than a more privileged student with a 2.2.

upReach work to create the conditions for undergraduates from less-advantaged backgrounds to access and sustain top graduate jobs.

Their main activity is delivering an intensive programme of career support, working in close partnership with leading employers and universities. upReach programmes provide tailored support to students from across the UK, helping them to broaden their horizons, understand career pathways and develop the skills, networks and experiences needed for career success.

To find out more about their work head to their website

https://upreach.org.uk/