Talent Is Everywhere—Opportunity Should Be Too

The class pay gap refers to the disparity in earnings between professionals from working-class backgrounds and those from professional-managerial backgrounds.

Why does this matter in general?

This statistic highlights how individuals from working-class backgrounds often encounter systemic barriers to career advancement—resulting in lower earnings despite having comparable qualifications and experience.

How is this gap being bridged?

Zero Gravity connects high-achieving students from over 750 state schools with the opportunities they deserve—whether that’s a mentor, a university, or a future employer.

How does Zero Gravity work?

Zero Gravity identifies students who rank in the top 15% academically but come from the bottom 40% of socio-economic backgrounds—spotting talent early while they’re still in school. Through tailored mentoring, masterclasses, a supportive community, and scholarships, Zero Gravity boosts their chances of reaching top universities. From there, they connect members with leading employers to launch them into competitive apprenticeships, internships, and graduate schemes.

Which companies have partnered with them?

Just to name a few of the organisations they have partnered with:

Banks like HSBC and Morgan Stanley;

Consulting firms such as KPMG and Accenture; and

Leading companies including Octopus Energy and Christie’s.

How well have they been doing?

Zero Gravity has seen remarkable success—supporting over 15,000 socially mobile students across 1,700 state schools and 110 universities. Impressively, one in four students from low-opportunity areas at Oxbridge are said to have come through their platform.

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