The 10000 Black Interns programme is to receive coaching and development 
opportunities for all applicants thanks to a new partnership with HR tech 
company, Cappfinity.

The partnership will provide free access to Cappfinity's Strengths Profile 
assessment, as well as two strengths development sessions before applications 
to this year's series of internships closes.  Two further sessions will then be 
provided later in the year to prepare for interviews.

This support will form part of the world class training and development 
opportunities made available through the 10000 Black Interns programme, with 
coaching provided to all applicants, regardless of whether they are successful 
in their applications.

More than 600 companies have signed-up to offer internship opportunities at 
their organisations, in the hope of attracting more diverse talent to their 
companies and encouraging more black people onto their boards.

Esther Odejimi-Uzokwe, Programme Director at 10000 Black Interns, explains:

"The initial success of the programme has meant we have grown from a starting 
goal of offering 100 internships, to 10000 in a short space of time.

"Coaching and development opportunities will help to ensure our applicants are 
confident and aware of their natural strengths prior to trying to secure an 
internship in their dream profession."

Nicky Garcea, Founder and Chief Customer Officer for Cappfinity, added:

"We're thrilled to be supporting black graduates to understand and realise 
their strengths to secure internships in their chosen careers.  The programme 
has already achieved so much, and we're excited to be a part of the next 
chapter.

"Our support will focus on coaching and development using strengths.  These are 
the things we are naturally good at and enjoy doing and when we use them, we 
become more engaged and much more confident in our abilities.  That's why it's 
important for applicants to understand their own strengths when selecting 
careers that will best play to what they enjoy.

"Assessing for strengths in the hiring process, looks past experience, 
institutions and grades to get to the core of who candidates really are, as 
well as widening the talent pool for employers."

About Cappfinity

Cappfinity is the global leader in strengths-based assessment, providing 
award-winning recruitment and development solutions to forward-thinking 
companies.


SOURCE: Cappfinity