Cambridge LaunchPad, an initiative led by science and technology companies, kicked off the New Year with a week of in-person project days at the University of Cambridge to inspire young people’s interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) through practical learning. Around 300 pupils from six schools across Cambridgeshire took part in interactive, educational, […]
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A must-read for anyone hiring entry level staff or responsible for work experience placements within their organisation. Susan Earnshaw is a Careers Development Professional at Form the Future and has been a qualified careers adviser for many years. I wanted to share some thoughts on how young people seem to be coping in schools and
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Form the Future is excited to launch a campaign to recruit 300 volunteers by the end of the year who can support young people across Cambridgeshire as they navigate the wide range of options in employment locally. As millions discovered during the pandemic, stepping up to help others is extremely fulfilling and comes with a
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In a new segment for our newsletter, we hear from our dedicated team of Careers Advisers. The below was featured in our July 2021 newsletter – where we heard from Tariq Sadiq. I have spent most of my working life in education and in social causes of various kinds including addressing the problems of socio-economic
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We recently hosted our Annual Conference – and for the first time the event was hosted virtually, marking a move to digital that the organisation has been building on throughout the year. In a year that has seen young people disproportionately affected by Covid-19, the economic legacy of Covid-19 is likely to result in more
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Form the Future CIC ran its first virtual hackathon, bringing young people together with professionals in the creative industries to shape the future of the organisation’s website. In a move to an increasingly virtual delivery model, social enterprise Form the Future developed the interactive hackathon to invite students to use creative problem solving skills and
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The latest video in our Careers Q+A series is here, featuring Tony Jones, CEO of One Nucleus Ltd. Tony discusses his career path into life sciences, from a degree and PHD in Biochemistry, to working as a postdoctoral scientist in a laboratory, and what it’s like to work in the life sciences sector today. In
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The latest video in our Careers Q+A series is here, featuring Sharon Livermore, Director of Kameo Recruitment. Sharon discusses her career path into recruitment, and what it’s like to work in the sector today. In each video in our Careers Q+A series, we’ll hear from our volunteers, partners, team members and wider community, who will
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We’re excited to announce the launch of our new Careers Q+A series! In each video, we’ll hear from our volunteers, partners, team members and wider community, who will answer questions about their careers and the career pathway they took. This series is aimed at helping young people learn more about the career opportunities that are
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Meet Molly – our STEM Outreach Programme Manager. Molly joined Form the Future in 2018 – and quickly became an integral part of the team. Fun fact: Molly used to work in a role where everyday was Christmas day! Read on to find out more. Could you explain your current job role? My role is
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Our goal is that all young people move successfully from education into employment. As a social enterprise, we are reliant on grants and corporate funding in order to work with the schools across Cambridgeshire. Even the smallest donation helps us to provide careers inspiration for every child. Click below to find out more about what your donation could do for young people in your community.