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The Black Excellence Network CIC is a community of aspirational black individuals. We desire to increase the participation of black students in top universities and careers in the UK.
We provide our members with a wide range of professional and academic guidance through our unique consultancy service. This ranges from personal statement assistance to internship application help.
Hours of consultancy
completed
People describe the
service as excellent
We provide many black students with specialist advice and guidance on a range of subject courses. Mentor and mentee matches commence again in the summer!
Mentorship Matches
We provide a listing of opportunities for those within our network. Here we will provide regularly updated information about opportunities from a wide range of fields.
People describe the
service as excellent
We run regular events tailored to our growing student community.
Community Events
Black students lack the support and guidance needed to progress onto their desired university, course and/or desired career.
We have recognised that there is an information gap between opportunities that are available for students and the black student community.Â
There is a lack of ethnic diversity within competitive universities and courses throughout the UK. This lack of diversity continues into competitive careers.
Lack of Support
Black students are not receiving enough support and guidance on the next steps to take to reach their desired university, course or career.
We have recognised that there is an information gap between opportunities that exist to help UK black people and the black community itself
There is a lack of diversity within competitive universities and courses throughout the UK. This lack of diversity continues into competitive careers.
To increase the participation of black students in top universities, apprenticeships and careers in the UK.
To celebrate existing black excellence.
To aid the personal development of young people in the black community.
To increase the participation of black students in top universities, apprenticeships and careers in the UK.
To celebrate existing black excellence.
To aid the personal development of young people in the black community through providing networking opportunities.
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We have a dedicated team of ambassadors and volunteers from institutions and disciplines across the nation who are committed to empowering black students and bringing the mission of BEN to life. Every member of the team is invaluable and aspires for the growth of our programme.
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