BIMA Breakfast | Discover the Untapped Talent of Refugees

In a time of tech worker shortages, have you considered the potential within the skilled refugee community? If not, now is the time to explore how this can benefit your company while providing meaningful employment for refugees promoting inclusivity and making a social impact.

Join us for an inspiring and informative breakfast event organised by the BIMA Bridge Steering Group and BIMA DEI Council. This event aims to empower employers, prospective talents from refugee communities, and those in digital, design and tech agencies to understand and tap into the immense value and skills available within the refugee community.

📣 Why Attend:

• Learn from Success Stories: Be inspired by the journeys of individuals who have transitioned from seeking refuge to thriving in fulfilling careers in the UK. Learn from charities dedicated to helping refugees find employment and hear from an organisation that has successfully recruited refugees.
• Network: Connect with industry leaders, forward-thinking employers, and the vibrant community driving BIMA Bridge’s mission forward.
• Get Involved: Discover opportunities to contribute, whether by posting your first job as an employer or amplifying the initiative's impact as a supporter.
• Discover BIMA Bridge: Learn about the mission of the BIMA Bridge Steering Group and BIMA DEI Council and how it is transforming employment and diversity in the digital sector. The BIMA Bridge Council have also recently launched a new platform dedicated to empowering asylum seekers and refugees with digital skills to find meaningful employment in the UK. Their is now live and ready for vacancy submissions. The jobs board is an exciting opportunity to discover a diverse pool of talent, each with a unique story and perspective, ready to contribute to your team. By engaging with the BIMA Bridge Council, you're filling your talent needs and significantly impacting the lives of individuals eager to rebuild their careers in a new home.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to join a community that prioritises diversity and inclusion.
Register now to attend and be inspired. Share this event with your network to amplify its impact.

Speakers:

Chandeep Khosa, DE&I Council Member at BIMA

Svitlana Horodylova

Svitlana is passionate about helping Ukrainians step out of invisibility and contribute to the UK, which has warmly embraced them since the war began. With a background in journalism, she focused on social issues in Ukraine and played a key role in launching life-saving "baby hatches" in Odesa hospitals. Since arriving in the UK, she has retrained as a full-stack developer, completed multiple boot camps, and is currently interning as a web developer. Svitlana is committed to ensuring that the hard work and contributions of Ukrainians like her are recognized and appreciated.

Join us for a morning of empowerment, insight, and collaboration as foster a more inclusive digital future.

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