July 8, 2022 London
At McKinsey, we know that diverse and inclusive teams enrich our creativity, innovation, and problem-solving abilities. We develop outstanding leaders and want to attract talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We are committed to broadening access to careers in consulting.
We invite university students in the United Kingdom and Ireland from disadvantaged backgrounds* to apply to our Future Talent Programme. As a programme participant, you will meet peers, develop practical skills, and learn about the consulting industry. Our aim is to support talented individuals who may be currently underrepresented in leadership roles.
*This may encompass a variety of experiences, including but not limited to: being the first generation in one’s family to attend university, being eligible for free school meals or growing up in a low-income household.
We help our clients plan for the future and reach their potential.
You may not be familiar with us, but there is a chance you have seen some of our work. Among our recent projects, we have helped governments tackle sustainability, companies get the best from artificial intelligence, and organizations create a fairer, more inclusive society.
By working in teams and unleashing our creativity, we can achieve great things. To help our clients solve their toughest challenges, we need bright, curious people that have an eagerness to learn.
The first Future Talent Programme event will take place on July 8, 2022, in London. Those admitted into the programme will be invited to regular touchpoints over the course of two years, both virtual and in person.
Participants will:
You will be making some big choices over the coming years. What career path should I choose? What passions do I want to pursue?
You might never have considered becoming a consultant, or even know what a consultant does. If you want to meet interesting people, develop your leadership skills and learn more about the consulting industry, this programme could be a great fit for you.
We welcome applications from students from all degree backgrounds in their first year (or second year if enrolled in a four-year degree) of university in the United Kingdom and Ireland, who come from a disadvantaged background.
This may encompass a variety of experiences, including but not limited to: being the first generation in one’s family to attend university, being eligible for free school meals or growing up in a low-income household.
To apply, please submit your CV (two-page maximum) by June 4, 2022. On your CV, you should include the following:
Please note participation in the programme is based on a self-identification of satisfying the above criteria. Providing details on your social or economic background is not mandatory and entirely voluntary.
There are currently no scheduled upcoming events.
Our research demonstrates the benefits of drawing on talent from diverse backgrounds: we know that a broad range of perspectives is crucial when it comes to solving the toughest problems. And indeed, my own experience bears that out. I am grateful to have had access to transformative opportunities in my life, and I feel passionately about offering those opportunities to a new generation. I am delighted that we have launched this programme to connect with talented young people who may otherwise not have considered a career in consultancy. Virginia Simmons, Managing Partner for the UK & Ireland
Our research demonstrates the benefits of drawing on talent from diverse backgrounds: we know that a broad range of perspectives is crucial when it comes to solving the toughest problems. And indeed, my own experience bears that out. I am grateful to have had access to transformative opportunities in my life, and I feel passionately about offering those opportunities to a new generation. I am delighted that we have launched this programme to connect with talented young people who may otherwise not have considered a career in consultancy.
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