#Talkaboutblack launches after-school programme pilot for disadvantaged areas

Begins 12 November

Lauren Mason
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#Talkabout black, the organisation founded by senior black investment professionals in the industry to build a pipeline of cross-industry black leaders, has launched a pilot after-school programme targeting state schools in socio-economically disadvantaged areas across London, in a bid to encourage young people to join the asset management industry.

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