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There’s a distinct lack of diversity in the industry. According to the IPA only 13.8% of employees are from a multicultural background, with only 5.5% at C-suite level. Accelerate is designed to change this, with a six-module programme tailored to rising multicultural talent moving into leadership.

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The only digital initiative of its kind, BIMA Digital Day gives 13-16 year olds an insight into a world of digital careers. As part of the day, students complete one of three sponsored challenges for a chance to be crowned BIMA Digital Day champions – winning £500 cash for their school plus a host of cool prizes.

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We’re committed to empowering women with the strength, skills and opportunity to be whoever they want to be. We hold industry events, BloomFest, a standalone event open to the wider industry, designed to equip women and men with the skills and actions to drive change in and outside of work, an annual Mentoring Scheme for women already in the industry and an Outreach programme for 16-18 year women with BelEve providing them with work placements.

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Bixton Finishing School is a free, 10-week course that transforms raw talent into entry-level candidates for a spectrum of ringfenced roles at big-name sponsor companies across the digital, media and creative industries.

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One department, 14-24 months, and a Level 3 or 4 qualification in a related subject at the end of it. You’ll learn who’s who, what’s what and where your department sits in the overall scheme of things. A range of in-depth projects will immerse you in the detail and count towards your qualification.

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