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Mike Ormand

Mike Ormand

Digital Programme Enablement Manager

“Maik Or-mund” | he/him

Mike is responsible for the maintenance and continuous development of our digital channels, including maintaining our website, online forms, and internal intranet pages. He also provides digital support for our marketing and is responsible for creating the quarterly newsletter.

He is passionate about diversity and inclusion, and with this in mind has worked to make our programmes more accessible and inclusive, such as our bursaries. He also started an LGBTQ+ support network at City & Guilds, which has been running since 2020.

He studied Media, Culture and Communications at University in Leeds and now lives in Cheshire with his partner. In his spare time he loves cooking and trying new foods, and he is a keen knitter.

intellection | achiever | ideation | analytical | relator

The latest stories from Mike Ormand on the City & Guilds Foundation website:

[Podcast] Inclusion & Diversity Series: Empowering LGBTQ+ people to succeed

[Podcast] Inclusion & Diversity Series: Empowering LGBTQ+ people to succeed

by | 17 Sep 2021 | , , ,

As part of the City & Guilds Foundation Inclusion and diversity events series, offering thought-provoking conversations and actionable steps to promote equal opportunities and improve inclusion and diversity in your organisation. In this podcast we discussed LGBTQ+ experiences such as inclusion challenges and career progression. What does being LGBTQ+ in the workplace look like today and what type of training do organisations need to ensure their retention and career progression? We...

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Shaking up the cis-tem: LGBTQ+ inclusion

Shaking up the cis-tem: LGBTQ+ inclusion

by | 28 Jun 2021 | , , ,

This guest post is by William Doheny, Content Scriptwriter at City & Guilds. On Tuesday 22nd June I had the pleasure to attend the fourth webinar of the I&D series ran by the City & Guilds Foundation. The session's primary focus was how to best support members of the LGBTQ+ community bring their authentic selves to the workplace. The panel also discussed ideas on how to elevate members of the community to senior positions within organisations and the role representation plays in...

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There’s no such thing as an average person

There’s no such thing as an average person

by | 18 Jun 2021 | , , ,

This guest post is by John Dowswell, Senior Lead Learning Designer at Kineo. The third event in the City & Guilds Foundation I&D series was on Wednesday the 16th of June. This time the focus was on developing neu​ro-inclusive workplaces. The speakers were Prof. Amanda Kirby, founder of website DO IT Solutions and Helen Needham, founder of Me.Decoded. If anyone missed it, here is a quick summary of some of the points covered in this brilliant session (Note: all of the points made in...

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Foundation Spring Newsletter 2021

Foundation Spring Newsletter 2021

by | 8 Feb 2021 |

The power of networks shines through the second edition of our Foundation Newsletter. Together we have continued to find new ways to support people and enhance life chances. Read on for uplifting news and inspiring stories to brighten your day.

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