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Unlock Opportunity. 
​Build Belonging. Shape the Future. 

Join Open Your Doors Day 2025

Every young person deserves to feel seen, inspired, and included.​
This September, your company can be the door that opens a lifetime of possibilities. 
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Proudly supported by leading employers across finance, tech, law, consulting, and more. Powered by Generation Success.


Imagine the first time a young person walks into your office...

Every year, thousands of talented young people miss out on opportunities — not because they lack potential, but because they’ve never had the chance to see what’s possible. Open Your Doors Day is your opportunity to change that — by simply opening your doors for one day.


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Talent is everywhere. Access is not. 

Meet Annabelle: bright, hardworking, ambitious.​ She did everything right — studied hard, got great grades — but still faces a career system where her  background feels like a barrier.  

She's not alone.  

Thousands of young people from low-income and underrepresented backgrounds leave education  each year feeling overlooked — despite having everything employers say they want.  

At the same time, companies are battling to build inclusive, future-ready teams — but outreach  efforts often feel transactional, invisible, or too narrow to reach the right people. 

Open Your Doors Day changes that. 

What is Open Your Doors Day?

More than outreach — this is an invitation. On 18 September 2025, employers across the UK and Ireland will open their doors — hosting young people from underrepresented groups for a short, high-impact career exposure experience.  
From law firms to tech companies, from finance giants to consultancies — together, we're showing that opportunity isn't about privilege. It's about potential.   

Big or small, every door opened matters.  
A simple panel session, a tour, and lunch with staff.  
A meeting room gathering of 15 young people and 3 employees.  
A full day of workshops and networking.  

You choose the size. We make it simple. “It’s not about grandeur — it’s about showing up when it matters.” 

‌How it Works: Simple. Supported. Impactful.

➥ Register your interest. We’ll confirm your participation and guide you every step of the way.

➥ Get your plug-and-play Employer Toolkit. Receive a briefing pack with session ideas, safeguarding guidance, and event templates.

➥ Host your experience day. Open your doors for a few hours, inspire future talent, and show what real inclusion looks like.

You don’t need to run a TED Talk. You just need to open the door.

You’ll also be able to select the age group you’d like to engage with — from secondary school students to university graduates and early career professionals in their 20s. We’ll match you with participants that align with your organisation’s goals, environment, capacity, and the career pathways you'd like them to explore.
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Why Join the Movement? 

🌍 Lead a national, employer-driven change​

Join forces with 100+ employers reshaping access to opportunity — together, not in isolation.


👁️ From Brand Visibility to Brand Belonging​ 

Career fairs feel like recruitment. Open Your Doors Day feels like community. That’s the difference young people remember — and trust.


📈 Build authentic pipelines — without increasing applications​ 

This isn’t about more noise. It’s about more alignment.​ More quality connections. More future hires who see you as a destination, not just an employer.


Even if you already have outreach programmes, unless you have 20 recruiters covering every community, you’re missing out. OYD fills that gap — simply, powerfully. 

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‌Why It Matters: The Business Case

‌Inclusion starts with access. Your visibility today becomes their ambition tomorrow.

“Before Open Your Doors Day, I thought companies like this weren’t for people like me.”– Previous Participant

Employers that champion social mobility outperform competitors by 35%(McKinsey, 2023)

Firms with targeted outreach see a 20% higher application rate from underrepresented groups (CIPD)

Organisations engaging with schools and community groups see up to 45% more awareness from diverse youth (HBR, 2021)

In short: one day of action has lasting impact on brand, talent, and culture.

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‌Why Employers trust Generation Success?

‌While Open Your Doors is young, Generation Success has over a decade of proven impact:

‌Supported 2,400+ young people annually through mentoring, events and coaching

‌Generation Success facilitated 1,000+ mentoring relationships last year

‌Helped 300+ diverse hires into full-time roles since 2021

‌Recognised as one of the Top 100 UK Social Enterprises

‌Heard these before? ​Let’s reframe them

"But we already do outreach..."
Outreach ≠ Reach.​ Most students still don't feel "seen" by employer events. OYD builds real belonging, not just  presence. 

"But we're not hiring now..." 
Perfect. OYD isn't about vacancies. It's about visibility. Showing up today builds loyalty for tomorrow.

"But we're overwhelmed with applications..." 
This isn’t about quantity.​
It’s about building qualified, motivated pipelines — long before the hiring cycle. 

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Why Register Early? 
​Exclusive Partner Perks


➥ Priority placement by borough and sector 

➥ Featured recognition on our "Founding Employers" wall

➥ A branded Open Your Doors Employer badge for your site and social media 

➥ Inclusion in national press and media coverage 

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Flexible Packages, Real Value. 
​Choose your level of commitment:

We’ve designed packages that scale with your goals, your team size, and the number of young people you’d like to host. Whether you're a national brand or a local employer — there’s an option to suit your ambitions.

Pricing starts from just £250 and includes everything from branded recognition to full-service event delivery.  

Want us to handle the logistics? Choose our Premium Partner ​(​With Full Support) package.

Prefer to run it yourself? Standard Access ​(Self-Led) tier keeps it simple.

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Description

Featured on the Digital Open Your Doors Employer Wall

Open Your Doors badge to display on your careers or social impact page

Access to plug-and-play toolkits and step-by-step event resources

Inclusion in national PR, podcast, and social media campaigns

Impact data for ESG, CSR, and DEI reporting

Direct link to your opportunity hub or talent page

A dedicated event manager for precision coordination

Curated participants aligned to your outreach, hiring pathways, and brand goals

A seamless experience from welcome to wrap-up

Event delivery crafted for maximum engagement

Amplified visibility across our national campaign

A beautiful, data-backed impact report designed for ESG, DEI, and stakeholder storytelling 

COST →

Premium Partner
​(​With Full Support)

For employers who want a, high-impact experience, effortless delivery & impact outcome.

Investment based on the number of young people provided: 


  • Up to 15 participants: £1,500
  • 16 to 30 participants: £2,500 
  • 31 to 60 participants: £3,500 
  • 61 to 90 participants: £4,500 
  • 91 to 120 participants: £5,500

Standard Access
​(Self-Led)

Perfect for teams ready to host a simple, meaningful session on their own terms.

Employer cost based on number of young people provided per site:


  • 1 - 10: £ 250 
  • 11 - 100: £ 500
  • 101 - 999: £ 1,000
  • 1000 - 4999: £ 1,500 
  • 5000+: £ 2,000

What you get — And why it matters

We know time and resources are precious. That’s why every element of your participation is designed to drive real business value. 


Let’s make it easy for you to show up and stand out. 

Included With Participation

Branded booth in 3D employer zone + mobile app

Matched candidate list 

(for supported employers)

Social media toolkit & OYDD employer badge

Post-event impact report

Logistics & registration support

Value to Your Business

Visibility to 20,000+ early talent candidates

Early access to high-potential, diverse talent

Amplify your impact internally & externally


Support ESG/CSR, PR, and board reporting

You focus on the day, we handle the details

Meet the team behind Open Your Doors

Generation Success

Generation Success is an award-winning social enterprise on a mission to create a world where one's career isn’t defined by their background. 

For over 10 years, we've been connecting young people from underrepresented groups with employers who believe in potential over privilege.


By joining Open Your Doors Day, you’re partnering with a proven organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and talent development.
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Your participation fuels change

As a social enterprise, all revenue from our activities, including Open Your Doors, is reinvested into creating a world where careers are not determined by birth. 

By becoming an Open Your Doors Employer, you directly support impactful initiatives such as career days, workshops, mentoring and more.

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Here's what others say about us

I thought it was very helpful speaking with diferent experienced professionals about their career and their route to where they are now. 

This has also helped expand my network and create more interactions with people I would not have been able to connect with otherwise.

Arlene McCoy

Technical Director

This opportunity allowed me to not only gain a deeper knowledge into the world of consulting, but listen to the experience and stories of successful women who have managed to break down barriers they have faced in a male dominated industry. I would like to thank, Generation Success & AlixPartners for the opportunity. 


This has furthered my interest into wanting to pursue a career in consulting and helped me gain a further understanding into the skills I can develop and harbour as I embark on this career.

Pritika Parkash

Marketing Associate

I wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Generation Success for hosting another insightful virtual speed mentoring for freshly graduates, post graduates students and career changeers. 


The event provided an invaluable insight of different leading professionals along with their perspectives, experiences, learnings and above all mentoring how to empower any career path. I am grateful for the opportunity to engage with the CEO of Generation Success James Adeleke (FRSA).


Sehrish Akram

Director

Generation Success are such an amazing organisation - really changing lives. 

Real tangible levelling up in action. Seeing the great organisations they are working with is testament to the difference they are making. Bringing #diversetalent to deliver brilliant benefits to organisations. 


Dr Beverley Jandziol MCIPS

Commercial Director Programmes (GCO) at FCDO

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Inspire the future. Register now to open your doors.

Change a life. Change how your company is seen.
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Frequently asked questions ↓

What is Open Your Doors Day (OYD)?

A national initiative where leading employers open their doors to diverse young talent for career insights, networking, and inspiration.

Why OYD Matters?

        72% of young people from underrepresented backgrounds feel employers are "closed off" to them — OYD is a chance to change that.

        Over 100,000 diverse young professionals in our network are actively seeking opportunities.

        Minimal effort, maximum impact — Generation Success handles logistics, you simply show up.

    Why Should We Join?

    ✔ Attract & Engage Diverse Talent – Access 100,000+ underrepresented young professionals.
    ✔ Boost Brand Visibility & DEI Leadership – Be recognised among industry leaders making real impact.
    ✔ Tailored DEI Alignment – Generation Success selects attendees based on your hiring needs and DEI priorities.
    ✔ Effortless Execution – We handle the planning, you enjoy the results.
    ✔ Impact You Can Measure – Post-event reporting to track your outcomes.

    What does the relationship with the OYD account manager look like?

    • Intro Meeting – Walk through next steps and agree on planning timeline.
    • Logistics Meeting – Align on office set-up and complete a short pre-event form.
    • Final Prep – Confirm alignment on candidate profiles and discuss ways to showcase your involvement.

    Do we shape the young people’s career paths?

    Yes – Young people are matched to employers based on DEI preferences, location, and career interests.

    Which departments usually take the lead on this initiative?

    Typically, Talent teams lead OYD events due to the strong link to hiring pipelines. Others involve CSR, ESG teams, or employee resource groups.

    We already do outreach—what makes OYD different?

    OYD harnesses the collective visibility of top employers to reach talent that individual efforts often miss. Unlike other programmes, you can showcase your job opportunities and employer brand to the full network of registrants. In just one day, OYD connects 1,000+ young people with inclusive employers.

    Does the event have to be on 18th September?

    No – Events can be hosted anytime in September. However, only events on 18th September qualify as official OYD events and count towards the national impact assessment.

    Can we choose the age group we engage with?

    Yes — you can choose to host secondary school students, university-level learners, or early-career professionals (up to age 30). We’ll align the right group with your team and goals.

    Why is Open Your Doors Day held in September?

    We’ve aligned OYDD with the week of Open House London — a national celebration when many of the city’s most iconic buildings open their doors to the public. It’s a symbolic time to not only open spaces but to open up industries, opportunities, and futures. While Open House is based in London, Open Your Doors Day is a UK-wide initiative, encouraging employers across the country to take part.

    Spaces Are Limited!

    We're capping participation per sector to ensure every employer shines.​ Early registrants will also be prioritized for app features and media exposure. 

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