welcome to career nuggets

We are the Premiere Networking and Support hub for Career Professionals from the Black & Ethnic Minority (BME) community in the United Kingdom..

About Us

It is our pleasure to announce that In 2022, our founder, Morenike Ajayi was included on the prestigious Queen’s Honours list and awarded an MBE in recognition for her services to Race Equality and Inclusion.

Morenike Ajayi MBE

Career Nuggets was created by

Morenike Ajayi MBE.

She is a Director and multiple-award winning career professional, author, speaker, career mentor and TV Show Host.

Career Nuggets is an information hub for BME (Black Minority Ethnic) individuals, who want to advance in their chosen careers. 

The vision is to provide knowledge through workshops, events, advice and information via various media to inform, educate and inspire people to take their career to the next level. 

Morenike is a sought after speaker. 

I am a senior finance executive and a broadcaster. My passion is helping people within the black community to advance and excel in their chosen careers.

I am the founder of Career Nuggets and producer of Career Nuggets TV, a TV program where I share useful tips on career development and progression. I firmly believe that many of us have the potential to advance in our careers and with the right nurturing and mentoring we can be bold enough to reach out for the right opportunities.

Career Nuggets is a social enterprise created with the aim to bridge the career progression gap in the BME community in the UK.

We provide knowledge, nurturing and opportunities for networking and mentoring via in-person and virtual events designed to educate and inspire.

Accelerate is an intensive career coaching and mentoring programme guaranteed to accelerate your career progress and take you from striving to thriving even if you have been stuck in the same position for longer than you can remember.

This is a business and career discussion program, where seasoned professionals who are making strides in their careers, discuss relevant topics that impact on career progression. They offer useful insight, expert advice and relevant resources.

Recognised by Institute of Leadership & Management

Career Nuggets – The Academy is a training programme recognised by global leaders in leadership & management learning excellence and quality.

Our Strategic Partner

 The Princess Royal Training Awards – our Strategic Partner – is one of the Awards divisions of City & Guilds Group under the patronage of HRH The Princess Royal. 

Our Premium Sponsors

Our Sponsors and Partners have identified with the mission and values of career nuggets and are poised to support us for our events and future projects.

what we do

INFORMATION, INSPIRATION, RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE YOUR CAREER TO THE NEXT LEVEL

Next Dates:

December 01, 2023 – Virtual Seminar

December 02, 2023 – In Person soiree 

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“Accelerate” is an 8 week Mentoring and Accountability Academy.

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An interview show hosted by Morenike Ajayi – Interviewing various professionals who share tips and best practices for career progression.

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testimonials

Here are just a few recent testimonials from individuals that have benefitted from being part of the career nuggets community.

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Kemi Laleye

When I joined the career nuggets mentorship programme a lot changed in my career — I was challenged to be more confident and determined in achieving  my goals. I have had the opportunity to listen to other mentors, role play, volunteer, network and  these have helped me in addition to my faith get me where I am in my career… 

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Olubanke Ajeyalemi

I was feeling quite disillusioned, lacked confidence and was unsure if I had anything of value to bring to the table. The sessions with Mrs Ajayi and the mentors were a great source of insight to me and I came away from the sessions empowered and ready to take action… put me in good stead to not just secure my next role but also increase confidence.

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Ayo Ayoola

I was made redundant and moving into the next job became difficult. 
I was introduced to Career Nuggets. We had a few career sessions, mock interviews and they assisted in re-writing my CV.  I started getting calls through and booking interviews. Finally I got offered the role of Finance Systems Delivery Manager and another offer in the pipeline…

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Elizabeth Dada

I had some issues at work with progression. I called and she pointed out that I should consider either moving departments or searching externally. Base on our conversation and her advise I followed through and had chat with one of my Programme Managers and she agreed to be a mentor. I will definitely recommend her service to anyone that wants to break the barriers in their chosen career.

on the blog

News and Articles to inspire inform and educate you for career progression.

Events

Career Nuggets Soiree

This year we are excited to announce that the premiere networking event for the BME community in the UK is going Virtual. We have planned an extraordinary event so that you still get the benefit of inspiration, networking, fun and amazing gifts and surprises. (“shhh…”) all from the comfort of your home.

notes from Morenike

As I sit with my coffee enjoying a delicious apple pie made by my neighbour (with the fruit from my tree!) I started thinking about this mystery.

18 years for a tree to bear fruit. There is a lesson to be learned here and I want us to think it through.

Here are my thoughts…

Career advice

Making your post-Covid Plan

What can I tell you? Is there anything to be said about this Covid-19 situation that you haven’t heard already?

As we slowly emerge from lock-down and cautiously re-enter this new normal, I would like to offer some perspective,

CAREER NUGGETS - THE ACADEMY

Career Nuggets – The Academy is a mentoring, mastermind, accountability, and continuous development programme. It is an intensive career coaching, mentoring, management, and leadership development programme aimed at workplace excellence and accelerating career progression.

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