Could you be a Black male role model?

 Black role modelsBlack boys and young men face serious challenges in every sector of society. They are less likely to do well at school, more likely to be unemployed and much more likely to become involved in the criminal justice system than their peers and The REACH Black Role model programme is there to address just that.

There are, of course, many examples of Black boys and young men who excel at school, university and in all areas of life. But these often succeed despite, rather than because of the system.

So the challenge is on, are you up for it, do you know someone who would fit the bill?


Could you be a positive example to Black boys and young Black men?
• Does your personal journey inspire others?
• Are you willing to change negative stereotypes and share your story to motivate the next generation?

If so, you could be part of the first-ever national role model programme for Black boys and young Black men. This is a unique opportunity to act as a positive role model on the national stage and to make a real difference to future generations.

REACH is a major Government programme to raise the aspirations and achievements of young Black men. As part of this pioneering approach, we are looking for black male role models with the ability, the energy and commitment to inspire and motivate.

We aim to appoint around 20 inspirational men as national Black male role models. If you are chosen, we will expect you to support REACH events and to share your life story and experiences in a programme of national and local media and other events for at least 12 months.

Ozwald Boateng OBE is a leading tailor and designer, who has spent more than 20 years at the forefront of British fashion. He is on the REACH recruitment panel

"There is a real need to inspire young Black men and I think that can only be achieved by demonstrating Black men from different professions doing well, achieving great things in sciences or the arts or whatever it my be: I think that is going to be a powerful thing for the youth to see.

"I would encourage as many of you Black men as possible to apply."

 

Be part of the REACH Black role model programme and

help young black boys and men have a bright future. 

Visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/reach