The Young MCA is a professional network for those starting a career in management consultancy. Throughout the year the group hosts events and networking and development sessions for consultants with 0-5 years of consulting experience from MCA member firms. The Young MCA as a group aims to engage and develop the young consultant community, whilst shaping the future of the industry. To keep up to date with all Young MCA activities, you can sign up for the newsletter below.
Young MCA Events
You can find more information about all the Young MCA events which are open for registration here. We provide a variety of event formats to ensure we cover key issues within the industry, as well as core consulting skill workshops with expert speakers. Last year, consultants had the opportunity to attend workshops on making an impact on sustainability, future proofing consulting, looking at the impact of AI and emerging technologies, a D&I session on creating your authentic self and experiences from leaders as well as in person events for networking. The MCA team helps manage the Young MCA communications and event activities and you can contact them on events@mca.org.uk.
YOUNG MCA COUNCIL MEETING
At this in person event the Young MCA Council Representatives will have the opportunity to hear about all the activities across membership and find out about the priorities for 2025. Join this key meeting to network with other consulting and firms and help shape the future event plans for young…
YOUNG MCA BRISTOL EVENT | PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: CONSULTING CAREER STORIES
Join the Young MCA to hear from seasoned consultants from diverse fields as they share their journeys in the consulting industry. Gain valuable knowledge about excelling in consulting, including effective communication, leadership skills, resilience building, and navigating career growth. Each speaker will provide a glimpse into their careers, sharing the…
YOUNG MCA ONLINE WORKSHOP | MAKING LINKEDIN WORK FOR YOU AND YOUR CAREER
The Young MCA is excited to host this online workshop featuring Andrew Bruce Smith, a specialist in digital PR, social media, SEO, and analytics training and consulting. This workshop will focus on the benefits of LinkedIn and how to effectively utilise this platform. Andrew will focus on how to get…
OUR KEY GOALS
- Be the voice of young consultants in the consulting industry
- Enhance the development of young consultants through innovative and engaging events
- Provide key networking opportunities across the UK
- Increase awareness of the consultancy profession to school leavers and undergraduates
- Leverage our time, skills, and experience to help others and be socially responsible
YOUNG MCA COMMITTEE STRUCTURE
The Young MCA is led by the Young MCA Executive Committee and the Young MCA Council. The Council is made up of representatives from MCA member firms and meets 2 times a year. The Council provides feedback on industry initiatives to ensure that young consultants are represented at an industry wide level.
The Executive Committee is led by their Chair and consists of volunteer Vice-Chairs who lead their individual workstreams:
- Events (panel discussions, skill workshops, networking, etc.)
- Networks & Universities
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Regions (activity outside of London)
- Apprentices/School Leavers (representing consultants who entered the industry via alternative routes)
- Chartered
PROMOTING CONSULTING AS A CAREER TO YOUNG PEOPLE
Members of the Young MCA also get involved with numerous University and School engagements across the UK promoting consulting as a profession. The Young MCA appears regularly on panels, discussing the life of a consultant in front of students interested in future career opportunities in the industry. We have strong relationships with several London based business schools and universities, but also attend events in Manchester and Birmingham.
The Young MCA has also produced a guide for school leavers who are interested in a career in consulting explaining the options that are available and advice from apprentices and young consultants who are already working in the sector.
The Young MCA and Apprentices
An apprenticeship is a paid job where the employee learns and gains valuable experiences. Many MCA members offer apprenticeships that include on-the-job training as well as at least 20% of the working hours completed through classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider which leads to a nationally recognised qualification. Apprenticeships in the consulting sector are also expected to increase by in record numbers as the consulting sector continues to be more accessible to talent from a varied mix of backgrounds. Apprenticeships have also been surveyed in the MCA Annual Industry Report 2023 and over 800 trainees, apprentices or school leavers joined the sector (an 11% increase from the previous year).
Hear from consulting apprentices and read about a day in their working life is like:
YOUNG MCA IN THE REGIONS
MCA members have offices and consultants based across the country and the Young MCA has now established regional networks in the UK. So far we have hosted events and university sessions in Bristol, Manchester, and Birmingham, with the aim of ensuring our young consultants have access to the Young MCA network wherever they’re based. If you frequently work outside of London and would like to keep tabs on events in your area, please get in touch with events@mca.org.uk.
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Leila Taleb
Head of the Young MCA
+44 (0) 20 7645 7964
leila.taleb@mca.org.uk