Elevation Networks was created to bridge the gap between ethnic minorities and employers. We wanted to help students become more competitive in the labour marketplace - through a range of events that would elevate the concept of networking. Since then, we’ve broadened our focus to encompass students from all underrepresented groups in society. And we’re now looking at all kinds of ways in which we can propel people in their future careers - whether as young professionals or as budding entrepreneurs.

EMEW is a network which promotes valuing diversity and enhancing skills in the workplace. Based in Leicestershire EMEW’s members are women entrepreneurs, managers and directors. (www.emew.org) The group meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month between 9.30am and 11.30am at venues across Leicestershire. At each meeting women who attend, network, participate in a 45 minute skills seminar or listen toa motivational speaker presentation. Mmebers then discuss applying the information or skills to their situation to enable them to support each other to develop their skills, promote themselves and value diversity in the workplace.