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<p>Throughout the tender process for new training providers, diversity was a key element
and continues to be a strong focus for the apprenticeship programmes. We work closely
with both our providers and the House of Commons recruitment team to ensure vacancies
are published to as broad an audience as possible.</p><p>We are working alongside
Amazing Apprenticeships who work with over 3,500 schools and colleges nationally to
reach those who may not instantly think the House of Commons is for them by creating
a short film which will tour schools this year.</p><p>We work with Newham College,
which is based in one of the most diverse boroughs in London. The College works extensively
with parents and local community groups. Where we are not seeing diverse pools of
candidates we are continually reviewing where we are advertising and engaging with
potential applicants to aim to reach these candidates and improve our approach.</p><p>A
female apprentice ambassador has been appointed. She will be speaking at school events
across London about her experience as an apprentice at the House of Commons and career
with the House since. We are also working with our providers and in-House recruitment
team to continue their work of female only recruitment and information sessions to
encourage women to feel more comfortable about attending these sessions to find out
more.</p><p>The House will also be represented at an event for teachers and careers
advisors to engage them with the work of Parliament and the opportunities for their
students.</p><p>Our work with Amazing Apprenticeships will be shown across Special
Education Need schools as well as schools with a high proportion of students with
a disability.</p>
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