The Talent Foundry aims to increase social mobility by helping young people from underserved backgrounds discover what they are amazing at, develop valuable new employment skills and take that first step into the world of work.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. Being able to realise your potential depends on who your parents are, your education, your skills, and also where you grew up. Young people have big aspirations about their futures, yet schools do not always have the resources to bring these to life. Without the networks, employer connections and confidence, young talent is unnecessarily wasted. And since the pandemic, the disadvantage gap continues to widen.
Your support will be helping us to level the playing field of opportunity so every young person can achieve their full potential, regardless of their socio-economic background.
We believe that everyone has something they are amazing at, they just need to discover what it is and your donation will help them do that.
Working with schools, corporate partners and public sector organisations we deliver facilitated workshops and insight events to help young people build their employability skills and confidence.
I originally had doubts. Even now, the talk of the future makes my heart ache, but these sessions quelled that uncertainty. I had meaningful conversations with volunteers and learned what it may be like to work in the industry I’m interested in.
Learn more: The Talent Foundry website
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