The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust has set up a partnership with recruitment specialist Urban to help more people from under-represented backgrounds find jobs in architecture and related professions.

Under the agreement, Urban will deliver in-depth support for part I graduates of the trust’s Building Futures programme, which helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get work experience and qualify as architects.

The #BeMoreInclusive programme will also see candidates get detailed CV advice and interview preparation, while Urban has committed to approaching architectural practices and recommending that they consider hiring candidates from the programme.

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