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    I loved seeing how everything is run

I loved seeing how everything is run

Career Ready2025-09-02T10:04:41+00:00Tuesday 02 September 2025|

  • Millie
    I’ve seen new possibilities – and built the confidence to pursue them

I’ve seen new possibilities – and built the confidence to pursue them

Career Ready2025-08-25T12:31:25+00:00Monday 25 August 2025|

  • There’s real satisfaction in seeing a young person come out of their shell

There’s real satisfaction in seeing a young person come out of their shell

Career Ready2025-04-17T12:57:58+00:00Thursday 17 April 2025|

  • Jodie in front of the Meraki Talent sign
    My internship helped me grow as a person and engage at school

My internship helped me grow as a person and engage at school

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  • My time at NatWest helped me discover what I wanted for my future

My time at NatWest helped me discover what I wanted for my future

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    From intern to apprentice, my journey at CBRE

From intern to apprentice, my journey at CBRE

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  • Mhairi Winters
    Mentors can open doors for young people

Mentors can open doors for young people

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    My confidence has skyrocketed

My confidence has skyrocketed

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  • From shy and unsure to confident and determined

From shy and unsure to confident and determined

Career Ready2024-03-18T13:13:23+00:00Monday 02 October 2023|

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