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We are so grateful for all the support from our wonderful corporate partner Grant Thornton! Since the start of our partnership in 2018, Grant Thornton have supported numerous clients through co-created workshops and employment opportunities. Our last workshop ‘Presenting with…
Happy International Women’s Day! We are proud to work with such inspirational refugee women to support them to achieve their employment goals. “I cannot describe how getting my first paid job in London changed me. I feel like I am…
Monthly Motivation | Anthony Mofunanya This month we asked our client Anthony “what advice have you found really helpful when searching, applying and interviewing for jobs?”. Our guest writer shares advice on how to prepare for an interview and for your…
Hiring refugees is an impactful way for companies to drive their business forward while addressing one of the most pressing challenges of our time. Our new hiring guide with TENT is an important resource for British businesses looking…
Wednesday 3rd October marked the launch of our annual exhibition ‘A New Beginning’ which highlights the dreams and challenges faced by refugees in the UK and a celebration of friendship. Co-curated by Rebecca McClelland and Breaking…
Recent heart-breaking events have resulted in an increase in corporate social responsibility. With a new generation that craves a deeper meaning from work, private companies are progressively trying to find new ways to do business for good. The new search…
To celebrate 20 years of Refugee Week, the #simpleacts campaigns is about getting everyone involved to show their support and solidarity through creative challenges. For number 6, you have the number twenty and that is it. So we decided to…
We kicked off Refugee Week this morning with a welcome video for those coming to the UK. This year is extra special as it marks 20 years of Refugee Week. #simpleacts is the campaign we’re getting involved with to show…
BB Education | Customer Service Training In April, four new English classes started in WeWork buildings in Shoreditch and Southbank, which means 26 Breaking Barriers clients are working on their English skills to improve their chances of employment. From…
