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Diversity to Thrive
Diversity to Thrive is a new collaborative network of employers and education providers. Driven by Cornwall Council’s commitment to improving diversity and inclusion for young people across the County.
The network is dedicated to expanding their talent pool and assisting young individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities in transitioning to employment. Offering young people an inclusive and thriving business community in which to find inspiration and opportunities.
The aim is also to change the culture within businesses when it comes to diverse employment.
Working in collaboration
The Diversity to Thrive project partners include:
Newquay Orchard
Careers Hub
Cornwall Council
Work Your Way
The partner organisations believe that everyone has the right to aspire to the best possible future. Together, the Diversity to Thrive partners have created strong links to the wider Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Employment Forum. Aiming to increase supported employment opportunities, work experience, and supported internship placements for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Cornwall.
Diversity to Thrive was launched in February 2024 at Newquay Orchard. The launch event brought together both employers and the young people this project will support.
Do you want to be a part of Diversity to Thrive? You can advocate for supported employment by:
Spreading the word to friends, colleagues, and other employers
Sharing your own experiences and connecting with us on social media
Offering Work Experience or Work Tasters to young people with SEND
Collaborating on Supported Internships.
“All we need is for you to listen to our young people, give your time, expertise and passion… and wear the badge with pride” (Janine Bisson - Education Business Partnership)
For more information check out Cornwall Opportunities Diversity to Thrive (cornwall-opportunities.co.uk) or get in contact with us at The Education Business Partnership, you will see detail in the Who's Listening section of this page.
Diversity to Thrive
Diversity to Thrive is a new collaborative network of employers and education providers. Driven by Cornwall Council’s commitment to improving diversity and inclusion for young people across the County.
The network is dedicated to expanding their talent pool and assisting young individuals with Special Education Needs and Disabilities in transitioning to employment. Offering young people an inclusive and thriving business community in which to find inspiration and opportunities.
The aim is also to change the culture within businesses when it comes to diverse employment.
Working in collaboration
The Diversity to Thrive project partners include:
Newquay Orchard
Careers Hub
Cornwall Council
Work Your Way
The partner organisations believe that everyone has the right to aspire to the best possible future. Together, the Diversity to Thrive partners have created strong links to the wider Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Employment Forum. Aiming to increase supported employment opportunities, work experience, and supported internship placements for young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) across Cornwall.
Diversity to Thrive was launched in February 2024 at Newquay Orchard. The launch event brought together both employers and the young people this project will support.
Do you want to be a part of Diversity to Thrive? You can advocate for supported employment by:
Spreading the word to friends, colleagues, and other employers
Sharing your own experiences and connecting with us on social media
Offering Work Experience or Work Tasters to young people with SEND
Collaborating on Supported Internships.
“All we need is for you to listen to our young people, give your time, expertise and passion… and wear the badge with pride” (Janine Bisson - Education Business Partnership)
For more information check out Cornwall Opportunities Diversity to Thrive (cornwall-opportunities.co.uk) or get in contact with us at The Education Business Partnership, you will see detail in the Who's Listening section of this page.
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This forum is a dedicated safe space for SEND-focused employers to connect, share best practices, and build stronger links with providers. With the Forum tool, you can create an open discussion space for your community where participants can comment, reply, and express their views by liking or disliking others’ comments.
Diversity to Thrive
