When people think about careers in education, teaching is usually the first profession that comes to mind. However; schools, colleges and universities employ thousands of professionals in a wide variety of roles that help children and young people succeed. If your teenager enjoys working with people, solving problems or making a positive difference, the education […]
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Form the Future brought together young people, volunteers, employers, educators and partners for its Summer Garden Party and Awards at Newnham College, University of Cambridge, on Tuesday 18 August. Held in the college gardens, the event marked the conclusion of Form the Future’s tenth-anniversary celebrations. A packed marquee heard powerful speeches from Julie Spence OBE
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“I just want to be able to make that change for other people, because growing up I didn’t have that.” For Marley, a career in healthcare had been a lifelong ambition. Growing up watching 24 Hours in A&E, Marley knew he wanted to work within the NHS. Despite facing significant setbacks, Marley’s drive and resilience
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Preparing to apply for apprenticeships and navigating the application process was one of the most demanding, yet rewarding, experiences I’ve had. It’s important to remember that everyone’s apprenticeship journey is different, and the advice I’m sharing is based on my own experience. Start researching as early as you can I was in early Year 12
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“I first met George during a careers carousel.” Waving his car paint spray gun in the air, Neil asked the students watching, “What do you think this is?” After a range of responses, Neil revealed it was one of the specialist tools he uses every day in his role working in the automotive repair industry.
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“Every time I cooked, I got this euphoric feeling.” Like so many young people, Oscar knew what he liked, but he couldn’t connect it to a career path or specific job. “I found that quite a crippling feeling.” Growing up in Cambridge, he “didn’t do badly at school”, but struggled with concentration and getting homework
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We met Yash at the Caffè Nero by Cambridge Central train station. “I was sat right there,” she says, pointing across the room. On the morning of her interview with PEM, this was where she came to prepare, flashcards in hand, nerves building ahead of one of the biggest moments in her career so far. But Yash’s
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Year 8 pupils from Melbourn Village College stepped into the role of robotics engineers on Tuesday 7 July as they took part in a hands-on design challenge delivered in partnership with TTP. This event brought together 114 pupils and 11 volunteers from across TTP to explore how engineering and technology can solve real-world problems while
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Results Day can be an emotional mix of excitement and anxiety for young people and their families. Whether waiting for GCSEs, A Levels, or Level 3 qualifications (such as BTECs, T Levels or the IB), decisions about next steps often need to be made quickly. Here’s how you can support your child. Key Results Dates
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“It was a spectacular experience, and I have been inspired by many opportunities for my future.” That’s how one young person described our Community Day event, hosted by JLL at Cambridge Research Park. Held on Friday 19 June, the event marked the conclusion of Cambridge Wide Open Week (on Friday 19 June) – a week
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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.