Frequently asked questions

The Future Talent Alliance is designed to bring together forward-thinking businesses and UK secondary schools. Participation is open to businesses and schools from across the UK that are committed to closing the gender gap and investing in future talent.

All sectors are welcome. The Future Talent Alliance presents a valuable platform for organisations that are already addressing the widespread challenges around diversity and inclusion to showcase their progress and leadership. It will also be particularly valuable to companies in sectors where disparities remain most pronounced, including construction, finance, insurance, technology and education, with gender pay gap reporting illustrating some of the challenges.

Participation for organisations/businesses is offered at a choice of levels, with different price points and levels of engagement.

There is no cost to schools and the resource pack will be provided free of charge with an annual licence and calendar for booking events during the Future Talent Fortnight and throughout the year. This includes opportunities for workplace visits and talks from business mentors, plus webinars and other downloadable reources.

The resource pack, See it, be it, believe it, will be designed for Year 8 pupils, aged 12 to 13. This is to align with research that shows early awareness of pathways, opportunities and role models is essential when it comes to improving gender parity and inclusion. This also enables the potential to shape young minds before they start narrowing their career pathways when they prepare for GCSE choices the following year.

In January 2026 we will launch the first Future Talent Fortnight, when schools taking part in the pilot programme will have a range of opportunities to engage with participating businesses. Sign up to our newsletter to receive updates or get in touch if you'd like to take part.