Marvin OnumonuISS has launched a new apprenticeship scheme aimed at supporting racially and culturally diverse employees.
The Culture, Race and Ethnicity (CRE) Leadership Apprenticeship Scheme is being run in partnership with Learnmore and will help staff develop leadership skills and progress in the business.
The scheme uses existing leadership and management apprenticeship standards at levels 3, 5 and 7, combined with an ILM-assured culture, race and ethnicity certificate.
Each course is designed to help participants build self-awareness, learn from peers and gain tools for leadership.
Apprentices will focus on identity, purpose and cultural empowerment as leaders.
The scheme also provides opportunities for collaboration and networking across the business.
Eligible ISS employees can apply for the first round of cohorts, beginning in November 2025.
The level 3 cohort covers cultural empowerment and ethnic identity fundamental leadership team leader.
The level 5 cohort focuses on functional leadership operations manager and the level 7 cohort covers strategic senior leader.
Rebecca Jeffs, CPO at ISS UK & Ireland, said: “At ISS, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every employee can thrive and lead with authenticity.
“I’m delighted to launch these pioneering Culture, Race and Ethnicity Leadership Apprenticeships, which will empower our diverse talent to drive meaningful change.
“By investing in cultural empowerment and equity from the ground up, we’re building a stronger, more representative future for our business and beyond.”
Faith Mills, commercial director, Learnmore, said: “After the success of the Women in Leadership programmes, we’re thrilled to be partnering with ISS again to bring the Culture, Race and Ethnicity Leadership Apprenticeship Programmes to life.
“It’s been a genuinely collaborative journey, and we’ve been lucky to work with some incredible experts whose insight has really shaped the programme.
“We’re excited for it to get underway and look forward to supporting ISS’s team members as they move through their learning journey.”
