Why we exist

We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to kickstart a rewarding future.

However, the futures of far too many young people are determined by background, not potential.

We exist to change this by connecting young people to the world of work.

“At every stage of the life-cycle we are losing gifted people who could be participating more in our society… We must act decisively to change it.”

The Social Mobility Commission: The State of the Nation Report 2018-19

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Those from affluent backgrounds are 80% more likely to be in a professional job than their working class peers – The State of the Nation Report 2018-19; The Social Mobility Commission
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Britain’s elite are five times more likely to have attended private school – Elitist Britain 2019; The Sutton Trust
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The most advantaged young people in Scotland are three times more likely to enter Higher Education – End of Cycle Report 2018; UCAS
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Only 16% of young people on FSM attain at least two A-Levels by the age of 19 – The State of the Nation Report 2018-19; The Social Mobility Commission
Our Mission

Empowering young people

It’s our mission to boost social mobility by empowering young people and giving their talents a platform to flourish from. We work with young people, schools, and colleges who face the barriers in education and employment which cause their talents to often go undiscovered.

Through our employer-led programmes we provide young people with a network of support, workplace experiences, and insights into the world of work, helping them to kick-start their futures.

And by prioritising areas, schools, colleges, and young people who need our support the most, we’re able to make a difference where it truly matters.

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of Career Ready students go into positive destinations.
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of teachers said that our Career Starter sessions enhanced prior learning.
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of Career Ready students said that communication & networking is now a skill strength.
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We help schools reach 7/8 Gatsby Benchmarks for Good Careers Guidence.
WHAT WE DO
who we support
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YOUNG PEOPLE

We give you the platform to develop new skills, boost your confidence and gain valuable workplace experiences.

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EDUCATORS

We connect you and your students with employers, providing high-impact career programmes and support.

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EMPLOYERS

We connect you with young, undiscovered talent, enabling you to boost social mobility and tap into diverse talent.

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