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Imagine the first time a young person walks into your office...

Every year, thousands of talented young people miss out on opportunities — not because they lack potential, but because they’ve never had the chance to see what’s possible. Open Your Doors Day is your opportunity to change that — by simply opening your doors for one day.


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What is Open Your Doors Day?

Open Your Doors Day is a national initiative where employers across the UK welcome young people from underrepresented backgrounds into their workplaces — for one transformative day. 

It’s your opportunity to introduce them to your world, share what your organisation does, and show that their future could include companies like yours. 

You host a small group. Open the door. Share your space, your culture, and your story — and in doing so, help young people see where they belong. It’s one day. One spark. A powerful step toward change.

‌How it Works: Simple. Supported. Impactful.

➥ Register your interest. We’ll confirm your participation and guide you every step of the way.

➥ Get your plug-and-play Employer Toolkit. Receive a briefing pack with session ideas, safeguarding guidance, and event templates.

➥ Host your experience day. Open your doors for a few hours, inspire future talent, and show what real inclusion looks like.

You don’t need to run a TED Talk. You just need to open the door.

You’ll also be able to select the age group you’d like to engage with — from secondary school students to university graduates and early career professionals in their 20s. We’ll match you with participants that align with your organisation’s goals, environment, capacity, and the career pathways you'd like them to explore.
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‌Why Employers are saying YES

‌Most organisations don’t have 20 recruiters covering every campus in the country. And even if they do, outreach alone doesn’t build connection or belonging.

Open Your Doors Day bridges that gap — giving you visibility with future talent you may never otherwise reach.

Join a national employer-led movement
Be part of a campaign that makes inclusion visible and action tangible.

From brand visibility to brand belonging
You're not just seen. You're felt. This shapes how future talent experiences your brand.

Pipeline visibility without recruitment fees
Build trusted relationships with future hires before the application stage.

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‌Why It Matters: The Business Case

‌Inclusion starts with access. Your visibility today becomes their ambition tomorrow.

“Before Open Your Doors Day, I thought companies like this weren’t for people like me.”– Previous Participant

Employers that champion social mobility outperform competitors by 35%(McKinsey, 2023)

Firms with targeted outreach see a 20% higher application rate from underrepresented groups (CIPD)

Organisations engaging with schools and community groups see up to 45% more awareness from diverse youth (HBR, 2021)

In short: one day of action has lasting impact on brand, talent, and culture.

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‌Why Employers trust Generation Success?

‌While Open Your Doors is young, Generation Success has over a decade of proven impact:

‌Supported 2,400+ young people annually through mentoring, events and coaching

‌Generation Success facilitated 1,000+ mentoring relationships last year

‌Helped 300+ diverse hires into full-time roles since 2021

‌Recognised as one of the Top 100 UK Social Enterprises

‌Heard these before? 
​Let’s reframe them

‌“We already do outreach.”
Traditional outreach is often limited to recruitment — not inclusion. When employers show up on campus, they’re often seen as hiring — not opening doors.Young people are left wondering where they fit in, especially when employer websites show policies and networks, but little that feels personal or human.As one student put it: “I saw all the DEI statements, but I still didn’t know if I belonged.” OYD changes that. It’s built for presence — not process — creating real connection and belonging before a CV is ever sent.

“We’re not hiring right now.” 
This isn’t about immediate recruitment. Visibility matters more than timing. Young people notice who shows up.

“We’re overwhelmed with applications.” 
OYD is about quality, not volume. It’s strategic, targeted engagement with the future of your sector.

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Why Register Early? 
​Exclusive Partner Perks


➥ Priority placement by borough and sector 

➥ Featured recognition on our "Founding Employers" wall

➥ A branded Open Your Doors Employer badge for your site and social media 

➥ Inclusion in national press and media coverage 

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Flexible Packages, Real Value. 
​Choose your level of commitment:

We’ve designed packages that scale with your goals, your team size, and the number of young people you’d like to host. Whether you're a national brand or a local employer — there’s an option to suit your ambitions.

Pricing starts from just £250 and includes everything from branded recognition to full-service event delivery.  

Want us to handle the logistics? Choose our Event Support package.

Prefer to run it yourself? The Employer-only tier keeps it simple.

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Description

Featured on our Digital Open Your Doors Employer Wall.

Display the Open Your Doors Employer status on your website.

Access to basic materials and resources.

Inclusion in promotional activities 

(e.g., press, podcasts, social media).

Featured on our Digital Open Your Doors Employer Wall.

Receive an impact report of the entire campaign for your end-of-year reporting.

All benefits associated with being an OYD employer plus additional support.

Provision of a group of young participants from underrepresented backgrounds.

Dedicated event coordinator for seamless execution.

Event person at your venue on the day.

Step-by-step guidance, from welcoming participants to the closing session.

Prominent placement of the company logo at events and in all media coverage.

Receive a comprehensive report with data and testimonials.

Detailed data on attendees for follow-up and impact assessment.

COST →

OYD EMPLOYER WITH EVENT SUPPORT

Employers dedicated to diversity seeking expert help to reach underrepresented groups.

Cost based on number of young people provided per site: 

  • Up to 15 participants: £1,500
  • 16 to 30 participants: £2,500 
  • 31 to 60 participants: £3,500 
  • 61 to 90 participants: £4,500 
  • 91 to 120 participants: £5,500

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For employers driving inclusivity 
and expanding opportunities.

Employer cost based on global 
workforce size:

  • 1 - 10: £ 250 
  • 11 - 100: £ 500
  • 101 - 999: £ 1,000
  • 1000 - 4999: £ 1,500 
  • 5000+: £ 2,000

What you get — And why it matters

We know time and resources are precious. That’s why every element of your participation is designed to drive real business value. 


Let’s make it easy for you to show up and stand out. 

Included With Participation

Branded booth in 3D employer zone + mobile app

Matched candidate list 

(for supported employers)

Social media toolkit & OYDD employer badge

Post-event impact report

Logistics & registration support

Value to Your Business

Visibility to 20,000+ early talent candidates

Early access to high-potential, diverse talent

Amplify your impact internally & externally


Support ESG/CSR, PR, and board reporting

You focus on the day, we handle the details

Meet the team behind Open Your Doors

Generation Success

Generation Success is an award-winning social enterprise on a mission to create a world where one's career isn’t defined by their background. 

For over 10 years, we've been connecting young people from underrepresented groups with employers who believe in potential over privilege.


By joining Open Your Doors Day, you’re partnering with a proven organisation committed to equity, inclusion, and talent development.
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Your participation fuels change

As a social enterprise, all revenue from our activities, including Open Your Doors, is reinvested into creating a world where careers are not determined by birth. 

By becoming an Open Your Doors Employer, you directly support impactful initiatives such as career days, workshops, mentoring and more.

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Here's what others say about us

I thought it was very helpful speaking with diferent experienced professionals about their career and their route to where they are now. 

This has also helped expand my network and create more interactions with people I would not have been able to connect with otherwise.

Arlene McCoy

Technical Director

This opportunity allowed me to not only gain a deeper knowledge into the world of consulting, but listen to the experience and stories of successful women who have managed to break down barriers they have faced in a male dominated industry. I would like to thank, Generation Success & AlixPartners for the opportunity. 


This has furthered my interest into wanting to pursue a career in consulting and helped me gain a further understanding into the skills I can develop and harbour as I embark on this career.

Pritika Parkash

Marketing Associate

I wanted to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Generation Success for hosting another insightful virtual speed mentoring for freshly graduates, post graduates students and career changeers. 


The event provided an invaluable insight of different leading professionals along with their perspectives, experiences, learnings and above all mentoring how to empower any career path. I am grateful for the opportunity to engage with the CEO of Generation Success James Adeleke (FRSA).


Sehrish Akram

Director

Generation Success are such an amazing organisation - really changing lives. 

Real tangible levelling up in action. Seeing the great organisations they are working with is testament to the difference they are making. Bringing #diversetalent to deliver brilliant benefits to organisations. 


Dr Beverley Jandziol MCIPS

Commercial Director Programmes (GCO) at FCDO

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Frequently asked questions ↓

What is Open Your Doors Day (OYD)?

A national initiative where leading employers open their doors to diverse young talent for career insights, networking, and inspiration.

Why OYD Matters?

        72% of young people from underrepresented backgrounds feel employers are "closed off" to them — OYD is a chance to change that.

        Over 100,000 diverse young professionals in our network are actively seeking opportunities.

        Minimal effort, maximum impact — Generation Success handles logistics, you simply show up.

    Why Should We Join?

    ✔ Attract & Engage Diverse Talent – Access 100,000+ underrepresented young professionals.
    ✔ Boost Brand Visibility & DEI Leadership – Be recognised among industry leaders making real impact.
    ✔ Tailored DEI Alignment – Generation Success selects attendees based on your hiring needs and DEI priorities.
    ✔ Effortless Execution – We handle the planning, you enjoy the results.
    ✔ Impact You Can Measure – Post-event reporting to track your outcomes.

    What does the relationship with the OYD account manager look like?

    • Intro Meeting – Walk through next steps and agree on planning timeline.
    • Logistics Meeting – Align on office set-up and complete a short pre-event form.
    • Final Prep – Confirm alignment on candidate profiles and discuss ways to showcase your involvement.

    Do we shape the young people’s career paths?

    Yes – Young people are matched to employers based on DEI preferences, location, and career interests.

    Which departments usually take the lead on this initiative?

    Typically, Talent teams lead OYD events due to the strong link to hiring pipelines. Others involve CSR, ESG teams, or employee resource groups.

    We already do outreach—what makes OYD different?

    OYD harnesses the collective visibility of top employers to reach talent that individual efforts often miss. Unlike other programmes, you can showcase your job opportunities and employer brand to the full network of registrants. In just one day, OYD connects 1,000+ young people with inclusive employers.

    Does the event have to be on 18th September?

    No – Events can be hosted anytime in September. However, only events on 18th September qualify as official OYD events and count towards the national impact assessment.

    Can we choose the age group we engage with?

    Yes — you can choose to host secondary school students, university-level learners, or early-career professionals (up to age 30). We’ll align the right group with your team and goals.

    Why is Open Your Doors Day held in September?

    We’ve aligned OYDD with the week of Open House London — a national celebration when many of the city’s most iconic buildings open their doors to the public. It’s a symbolic time to not only open spaces but to open up industries, opportunities, and futures. While Open House is based in London, Open Your Doors Day is a UK-wide initiative, encouraging employers across the country to take part.

    Open your door to a more equal world!

    Your participation will become a proud part of your legacy, a story to tell as you continue to champion diversity and inclusion in the years to come. Join us in creating a future where everyone has the opportunity to succeed, and every company thrives with the best talent.

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