Celebrate Black History Month with Happy

Diversity at work matters more than ever before. No longer can organisations ignore the huge impact that having a diverse range of perspectives has - encouraging new ideas and creative solutions. Diverse organisations win top talent, improve their customer satisfaction and have better decision making, resulting in a huge competitive advantage.

Happy’s Global Majority apprenticeship programmes are designed to amplify these voices and create a new generation of leaders who reflect the rich diversity of our society.

In this free online event on 15th October, we will start the day with a session on how to network effectively, setting you up for success. This will then be followed with an interactive networking session.

You will also hear from inspiring Global Majority leaders, including Femi Otitoju. Femi is a diversity and inclusion specialist. She has pioneered Unconscious Bias training in the UK, and is a charismatic and inspiring speaker.

Why attend this event?

• Engage with inspiring speakers from Global Majority backgrounds sharing their leadership journeys, including Femi Otitoju
• Participate in interactive networking sessions
• Connect with alumni, current learners, and prospective participants of Happy’s apprenticeship programmes
• Find out more about Happy’s Global Majority apprenticeship programmes with our optional taster

Who is this event for?

Whether you’re curious about Happy’s leadership programmes, looking to nurture diverse talent, or wanting to improve your leadership skills, we’d love for you to join us. You'll leave feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with insights for your own leadership journey.

Event timetable

10am - 12pm - Black History Month celebration:

• The Power of Networking session
• Engaging talk from inspiring and charismatic leader, Femi Ojititu
• Interactive networking sessions

12-12:15 - Refreshment break

12:15 - 1pm - Optional taster of Happy’s Global Majority Apprenticeship programmes:

• Find out about the range of apprenticeship programmes that Happy offers
• Learn about the requirements for learners, managers and employers
• How the programme can be fully funded by the apprenticeship levy
• Explore how to embark on your leadership apprenticeship journey

Don’t miss the chance to join this free session to celebrate Black History Month with us, and be part of our movement to create a more inclusive future.

Support your aspiring and current managers from Global Majority backgrounds with happy

Ideally, conversations around the challenges that those from Global Majority backgrounds face happen when everyone is in the room.

However, the reality is  that in communities where people feel oppressed, they do not always feel safe to talk about it.

Happy's Global Majority Leadership Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to give new (Level 3) and experienced managers (Level 5) the space to talk, process, and gain the confidence and tools to advocate for change. They will be equipped with the skills they need to navigate organisational culture with a clearer perspective on their own potential, and expand their professional strengths.

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