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About the Bright Network - EY Empower Programme
EY Empower is a new initiative developed in partnership with Bright Network, specifically designed to support those who come from traditionally under-represented groups in the industry.
If accepted on to the programme, you will be offered in-depth coaching and support throughout the rest of the EY recruitment process, to help you realise your full potential.
This will be provided across a variety of formats, including group and 1-2-1 coaching sessions, and sign-posting to relevant upskilling tools and material.
EY Empower: Technology Consulting Industrial Placements
If you’re in your second or penultimate year of university, one of our industrial placements could be the start you need. Get a taste for life at EY on one of our all-encompassing programmes.
Why join us?
Our industrial placements offer you a year-long opportunity to get to know our business, clients and the kind of work you could do if you choose to craft a career within our dynamic business. This is where you can learn all about the innovative worlds of business and finance, all while making your mark and a professional.
As a member of our team, you’ll see just what it takes to build a better working world for us, our people, our clients and the planet. You’ll develop key strengths, build relationships, expand your network and deliver on unique projects. This is a team fuelled by belonging and empowerment. So, expect plenty of support, an inclusive environment and mentors who want you to reach your full potential.
Our programmes
- Assurance Industrial Placement
- Business Consulting Industrial Placement
- Technology Consulting Industrial Placement
- Tax Industrial Placement
- Markets Industrial Placement
Why work with us?
Continuous learning
You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you
We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership
We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture
You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
What you’ll do
Across your industrial placement, dive into a variety of activities that will see you pick up brand-new skills, develop your strengths and prepare for tomorrow. Enjoy programme-specific client work, the chance to complete a qualification and even regular lunch and learns – plus get paid for the experience.
As well as contributing to client projects, take on extra learning opportunities that broaden your experience in business, leadership and technology. Why not check out online learning hub too? We host a whole library of training courses on a vast number of topics. So, have a browse and start learning.
Another great EY perk? We offer community days – meaning you can get hands on locally while raising money for the EY Foundation. What’s more, our offices are social hubs fuelled by community spirit. Network, get to know your fellow interns and have fun!
No matter which area you join, the support we offer never wavers. Pair up with a buddy, get career advice from one of our counsellors, and say hello to our early careers team. Everyone is here to give you the best start to your future – so get ready to thrive.
Building a better working world
We’re building a better working world by creating long-term value for clients, people and the community. Want to do something meaningful? Join our adventure.
Are you eligible to apply?
If you meet the EY Empower criteria below, are in your penultimate year at university and your course includes a placement year, this programme is for you.
To be eligible for the EY Empower programme, you must identify within any of the listed groups below:
- A minority ethnic group, including (but not limited to) Black Heritage, Mixed/Multiple Ethnic Heritage and Asian
- Female
- LGBTQ+
- From a lower socio-economic background
- Identify as having a disability
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will however, need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject - some programmes will require a subject relevant to the business area, and have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
EY welcome applications from all students, regardless of their background. If the above does not apply to you, please submit your application directly - here
The process
To get started, fill in a short initial application form and answer one motivational question by clicking the apply now button.
If your initial application is successful, you will then receive details of how to access the relevant coaching and support sessions, along with the instructions of how to complete EY’s application portal as an Empower programme candidate.
Once the EY portal is completed and your application accepted, you will then be able to miss the online portal stage (Learning for a changing world). This will shorten the time it takes to complete the full application process by approximately an hour and a half.
Note: If you’ve applied for EY in the last 6 months, unfortunately you will be unable to apply for this opportunity.
Learn more
Immerse yourself in our world whilst exploring your options at the forefront of business. Get to know the part you could play in our organisation. And discover what it means to experience EY your way.
Find out more about our opportunities and how to apply.
Our world. Your way.
