Description
How did ASPIRE begin?
ASPIRE exists to make sure that everyone has an equal chance of accessing, and progressing within, the accountancy profession based on merit alone. It’s part of Access Accountancy – a collaboration of more than 26 organisations and professional bodies dedicated to opening doors to accountancy for more people.
Discover your future
We believe that it’s not about where you’re from – but where you’re going. In a world of inequality, helping to redress the balance has never been more important. Shaping a fairer society that values everyone is a priority for us – and ASPIRE is part of that. It’s designed to excite school students about the huge possibilities on offer, no matter what their background. So, join us, and immerse yourself in a friendly, diverse and welcoming community for a few days of action-packed fun.
Diversity and inclusion
At Deloitte we support equity and equality. We recognise that diversity makes us stronger, and that different perspectives not only support our business, but also the positive development of the companies we work with. That’s why we have 12 diversity networks at the firm, to bring together people and allies from different backgrounds and make sure that everyone has a voice. They include the Black Network, Hindi, Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jewish, Neurodiversity, Multicultural, Workability, Working Families, LGBTQ+ PROUD, and Gender Balance. We appreciate unique perspectives and we look forward to learning more about what matters to you. Our ASPIRE events will give you the chance to explore your interests and find a career that’s right for you.
Who’s it for?
About
If you’re excited about your future and ready to learn more about the world of work, ASPIRE is a great opportunity. To apply, you’ll need to be in a state school in:
- Year 12 in England or Wales
- Year 13 in Northern Ireland
- S5 in Scotland.
You’ll also need to meet one or more of the following criteria:
- The occupation of your main household earner when you were aged 14 is categorised as a lower socio-economic background or
- You are/have been eligible for free school meals or
- You attend a school that’s above the regional average in terms of the number of students eligible for free school meals or
- You would be the first member of your family to go on to Higher Education, e.g. to obtain a degree at university or through a degree apprenticeship
You’ll also need to be studying towards at least 104 UCAS points from your top 3 A Levels (or equivalent).
What will I get to do?
Designed for first year college or sixth form students to get excited about the accountancy and finance possibilities on offer here at Deloitte, ASPIRE is your chance to immerse yourself and learn how your career can look like.
You’ll hear from some of the inspirational people who work at Deloitte and get to grips with what our Audit & Assurance and Tax Consulting areas do. We’ll also help you to better understand how your own unique talents might align to potential future careers with us. You’ll even get to take part in immersive case studies, develop life skills and benefit from employability sessions that’ll help to set you up for your future career.
ASPIRE can also open new opportunities within the firm. After you’ve completed your programme, you can choose to convert to our Brightstart Apprenticeship or Spring into Deloitte.
When and where does it take place?
We will be hosting ASPIRE programmes in several locations. We’re excited to offer the Career Shapers in London on the following dates:
28th July – 30th July 2025
We recognise how important your time is, so we’ll cover reasonable travel costs (for example journeys up to 1 hour each way). There are no overnight stays for these events and we advise for you to only apply to programmes that are within a comfortable commutable distance.
