ben newtonformer apprentice of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Ltd., has achieved the remarkable feat of becoming a partner at the age of 30, earning an average of $1.2 million (£1 million) a year. What makes this achievement even more significant is that Newton never attended college.
What happened: Newton, which comes from Dorset, England, joined Deloitte's Brightstart apprenticeship program for school leavers 12 years ago. Her promotion was initiated to diversify Deloitte's recruiting pool and offer an alternative route into the workforce. reported Sunday weather.
Newton, who is now a qualified accountant and works as an auditor, decided to join the Brightstart scheme instead of pursuing a maths degree at the University of Warwick. His success highlights the potential of offering opportunities to people from diverse backgrounds.
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Research conducted by Deloitte's competitors, such as KPMG International Ltd.has shown that an individual's socioeconomic background can be a significant barrier to career advancement, even more so than gender or ethnicity.
This has sparked a broader debate about the importance of diversifying the talent pool and providing opportunities for those who may not have considered university as their primary path to a successful career.
Because it is important: The success of the Brightstart apprenticeship program at Deloitte is a notable example of how companies are rethinking traditional hiring practices to attract talent from diverse backgrounds.
This approach aligns with broader trends in the labor market, where technology companies are in high demand among job seekers and the US labor market is experiencing exceptional growth.
Newton's journey from apprentice to partner is a testament to the potential of non-traditional career paths.
As companies continue to prioritize diversity and inclusion, programs like Brightstart could serve as a model for creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds.
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