Root'd Careers Service Pop-Up Launch
Join Root'd Careers for the Soft Launch of our Career Service Pop-Up — intentionally created for African Diaspora talent navigating career growth, opportunity, and connection.
A space where our community meets career development through culturally rooted learning, meaningful support, and connection.
This pop-up experience is built for:
2026/27 graduates & Early career talent
Entry to mid level professionals
Professionals seeking progression
Those looking to pivot into new industries
Anyone wanting to build meaningful connections
What to expect
This is not a one-size-fits-all career programme, but a flexible and culturally grounded space where African Diaspora talent can access the support, guidance, and connections most meaningful to their journey.
Root’d Careers brings together community, facilitators, and advisors to create a safe space for culturally relevant career support.
In a short space of time you'll gave access to:
Attend one or more* target professional workshop (see topics below)
25 minutes 1:1 Career Advisory session on your CV and career goals**
Intentional open networking spaces amongst professionals to seek insight and advice.
*subject to availability
**limited availability
What you will take away:
Clear next steps to move your career forward
Insider insight into how opportunities are accessed in the UK labour market
A safe, nurturing environment to connect, reflect, and grow meaningful career relationships
Practical tools and strategies you can apply immediately
Event Flow
Arrival & Registration
11:30am - 4:00pm (flexible entry)
You decide your experience throughout the day.
Our Services:
60min professional development workshops
1:1 career advisory session (limited availability)
Open Networking Space
Workshops (choose one | 25 people per session)
Career Strategy & Planning: 11:45am – 12:45pm
Professional Networking & Employer Insights: 12:55pm – 1:55pm
CV & Recruitment Preparation: 2:30pm – 3:30pm
Professional Branding: 3:45pm – 4:45pm
Break: 1:55pm - 2:15pm (30 minutes)
Professional Networking (open access) from 2:00pm – 5:30pm (runs alongside final workshops)
1:1 Career Advisory Sessions available throughout the day (limited availability, allocated on arrival or pre-booked)
Why attend?
Root’d is a Career Readiness hub providing culturally relevant, outcome-driven support for African Diaspora talent. This event offers tailored guidance, industry insight, and meaningful connections to support entry, progression, or career change — strengthening equitable, personalised routes to meaningful career progression. Learn more at Root'd Careers