META was established to support ethnic minority staff who have the potential to advance to senior management or leadership level within the Civil Service.
Last updated - 20th July 2010
META was founded in 2006 with the aim of supporting talented staff of ethnic minority background to develop their potential and become leaders in the Civil Serviceas outlined in the Cabinet Office strategy 'Promoting Equality, Valuing Diversity'.
The second Growing Talent Programme launched on 17 March 2010 with 14 participants from 11 government departments.
Cabinet Secretary Sir Gus O’Donnell said:
“I am delighted to welcome META’s Growing Talent, which I believe will contribute towards building a more diverse and professional Civil Service. Growing Talent will help participants towards becoming the leaders of tomorrow and will give them the opportunity to work with colleagues at the highest levels.”
Claudette Sutton, META Chair & Programme Director
If you would like to apply to join META, please download and complete the application form below, and send it to:
meta@defra.gsi.gov.uk
For information about the benefits of joining META, call the META Team on 020 7238 5221
