The John Smith Centre Minority Ethnic Emerging Leaders Programme is a professional and personal development opportunity for 50 young people between the ages of 18 – 29 from minority ethnic backgrounds across Scotland.
The first Programme ran between September 2021 and November 2022.
Funded by the Scottish Government, the programme provides young people with a part-time internship for 9 months with a public sector organisation, a voluntary sector organisation or an NGO.
Through the programme, the participants develop of a range of workplace relevant skills and an appreciation for the value of a career in public service.
Participants on the programme receive:
A National Living Wage equivalent grant.
An allocated mentor.
Access to networking and employability opportunities.
Membership of the John Smith Centre’s Alumni Network in perpetuity.
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