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A NATIONAL CALL TO ACTION

Open Your Doors Day is a nationwide initiative uniting employers across the UK in collective efforts to dismantle 

barriers and ensure opportunities are open to talent from all backgrounds.


All employers are invited to host a careers day at their office for underrepresented groups on Thursday, 18th September 2025.

This single day can ignite aspirations, build connections, and showcase the diverse talent your organisation needs.

One day. Countless possibilities.

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Why get involved?

Reach 100,000+ diverse young professionals, boost your DEI leadership, and connect with future talent—without the heavy lifting. We handle logistics, match attendees to your goals, and provide measurable impact aligned with your B Corp and ESG priorities.

Your involvement fuels programmes that have already transformed lives, and will continue to do so!

2,400+ attended our career events last year

1,000+ active mentoring relationships

350+ secured full-time roles in the last three years

30,000+ young people in our Success Seekers network

The cost of sitting out?

⛔ Competitors reach the best talent first 
⛔ Lost visibility with 100,000+ young professionals 
⛔ Missed chance to link DEI goals with real hires and impact.


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Create a lasting impact

By participating in Open Your Doors Day, you are not only making a commitment to inclusivity within your organisation but also contributing to a larger movement towards social equity. 

Your involvement supports thousands of young people in realising their career aspirations and helps to create a more inclusive and dynamic workforce.

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How Open Your Doors day looks

A flexible framework for employers to engage underrepresented groups. 

Here is what is needed:


➥ Say Yes: Confirm participation     

➥ Customise Your Experience: Fill out an attendee alignment form to match talent with your DEI goals & hiring pathways.    

➥ Engage & Inspire: Show up, connect, and make an impact    


That’s it. No complex planning, no heavy lifting. We’ll guide you through the process or handle everything for you.

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Your involvement does not have 
​to be limited to 18th September 2025

Open Your Doors Day is not just a day – it’s a movement and certainly not a one-off event. It serves as a catalyst for long-term change. 

Much like Black History Month or International Women’s Day, it aims to galvanise a national movement, inspiring organisations to take continuous action and open doors to a wealth of opportunities for young people.

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

SPONSOR CATEGORY →

Description

Featured on our Digital Open Your Doors Employer Wall.

Display the Open Your Doors Employer status on your website.

Access to basic materials and resources.

Inclusion in promotional activities 

(e.g., press, podcasts, social media).

Featured on our Digital Open Your Doors Employer Wall.

Receive an impact report of the entire campaign for your end-of-year reporting.

All benefits associated with being an OYD employer plus additional support.

Provision of a group of young participants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Dedicated event coordinator for seamless execution.

Event person at your venue on the day.

Step-by-step guidance, from welcoming participants to the closing session.

Prominent placement of the company logo at events and in all media coverage.

Receive a comprehensive report with data and testimonials.

Detailed data on attendees for follow-up and impact assessment.

COST →

OYD EMPLOYER WITH EVENT SUPPORT

Employers dedicated to diversity seeking expert help

to reach underrepresented groups.

Cost based on number of young people provided per site: 

  • 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

OPEN YOUR DOORS EMPLOYER

For employers driving inclusivity 
and expanding opportunities.

Employer cost based on global 
workforce size:

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

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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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.

    Open your door to a more equal world!

    Your participation will become a proud part of your legacy, a story to tell as you continue to champion diversity and inclusion in the years to come. Join us in creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and every company thrives with the best talent.

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