upReach Annual Report 2023-24 - Report - Page 20
Spotlight on Associates and Alumni
The range of events
organised by upReach
has been another
highlight. Attending
networking events and
workshops allowed me
to connect with other
Associates and gain
昀椀rsthand knowledge about different
career 昀椀elds. These opportunities have
expanded my professional network
and provided me with a clearer
understanding of what employers are
looking for. For any student considering
whether to apply for upReach support,
I would certainly recommend it. The
programme will continue to open doors
and provide me with a solid foundation to
launch my career. For current Associates
contemplating whether to engage with
speci昀椀c resources or events, I encourage
you to take full advantage of everything
upReach offers. The bene昀椀ts are profound
and can make a signi昀椀cant difference in
your professional journey.
I’m very grateful that
organisations like
upReach exist and helped
me by connecting me
with mentors in 昀椀nance
that advised me when
applying and doing
internships. By offering
advice and making these connections,
upReach played an important part in me
going from a working class family where
nobody had ever worked in a ‘professional’
environment before to me getting a
graduate job in a top investment bank in
the City of London.
-Fin Panton,
University of Oxford
-Rhea Thompson,
University of Manchester
Associates at a Related Argent
Insight Day
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Associates at an Investment
Launch Event
