This Social Mobility Day, graduate Leanne Hughes examines why Socially Mobile is successful in changing the career prospects of those who apply.

When Beth Broomby applied for a free place on Socially Mobile, she wondered how genuine the offer was. Here she talks about her experience and how she and fellow students believe the programme has the power to diversify PR leadership and make opportunities accessible to all.

On National Social Mobility Day, find out why Socially Mobile is diversifying the leadership demographic of the PR industry, one cohort at a time.

The Socially Mobile Community Interest Company has received accreditation for its Certificate in Leadership Communication from the Global Alliance for Public Relations and Communication Management.

88% of graduates report that Socially Mobile has positively impacted their career. This includes promotion (16%), new and better jobs (28%) and salary increases (20%).

Mark Hadfield, founder of Meet the 85%, delivers Socially Mobile Spring alumni lecture.

A new research report seeks to address socio-economic diversity within public relations practice.

Congratulations to all of the students who graduated this week from the Socially Mobile programme.

Hannah Barlow, co-founder of BB Partners, delivers inaugural lecture for the Socially Mobile Alumni community.

Socially Mobile founder cites the importance of skills, competency, hard work and networks in graduation speech.

Congratulations to the students who graduated yesterday from the Socially Mobile programme.

Student highlights from the Socially Mobile programme include developing new skills, a professional network, and the flexibility of the learning environment.

Socially Mobile is launching a lecture programme for its alumni community. Lectures will be given by notable speakers on topics related to the goals and values of the programme.

25% of graduates report promotion or new job opportunity and 75% report a positive impact on their career.

Socially Mobile’s 2023 Impact Report demonstrates the transformative outcomes the programme is having for students.

Public relations requires hard work in schools, recruitment and training, to address socio-economic diversity.

A working class background is the biggest barrier to career progression in professional services. However, professionals that breakthrough accelerate development.

It's results day for Socially Mobile. 16 students will graduate from the final cohort of 2022, making a total of 50 graduates during the first year of the programme.

From a working class background? Bad luck. A year after the Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre reported that the creative industries are missing 250,000 working class voices, new research by The Social Mobility Foundation shows those who do have a job are being paid £6718 per year less than peers at a similar managerial level.

Public relations practitioners are seeking salary rises (48.3%), promotions (25.2%), and job hunting (25.2%) to increase their income in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Education and training is also a priority for three-in-ten practitioners.