Community Challenges
Social Mobility
Engage — Act — Deliver
Where you start in life should not decide where you end up.
Context
What is happening.
East Birmingham has produced doctors, teachers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, athletes and leaders. Talent here is universal. Opportunity is not.
Challenges
What we face.
- Networks and 'who you know' still gatekeep many professions
- Cost barriers to internships, training and travel
- Limited exposure to higher-aspiration careers
Opportunities
What we can build on.
- A growing alumni network of East Birmingham-raised professionals
- Employers actively seeking diverse talent
Solutions
Practical, community-led steps forward.
- —Structured mentoring schemes linking professionals to local young people
- —Paid internships ringfenced for East Birmingham residents
- —School partnerships with universities, hospitals and major employers
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Youth Opportunities
Every young person in East Birmingham deserves a fair start, a clear pathway and an adult who believes in them.
ReadEmployment
Good work, fair pay and real progression — close to home. That should not be a luxury.
ReadSkills and Education
Excellent schools and lifelong learning are the engine of every successful community.
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