High Growth Areas: Fulfilling the Opportunities for Young People Form the Future’s Annual Conference 2024 was hosted this year at AstraZeneca’s Discovery Centre in the heart of the biomedical campus in Cambridge. Drawing leaders from education, industry, and policy to address challenges and opportunities in fostering inclusive growth, the event underscored Cambridge’s unique position as […]
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Phoebe Feng is a regular at Mock Interviews and Careers Carousels at our activities in Cambridge schools. Having met Anne Bailey for the first time at a networking event in 2021 she immediately “loved what Form the Future stood for” and pitched the idea to her employer Alpha CRC about establishing a partnership with us and, as
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In today’s digitally driven world, digital literacy is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. As we increasingly rely on technology to access information, connect with others, and succeed in the job market, we must equip students with the skills to thrive in this new environment. Digital literacy goes beyond basic computer skills; it encompasses
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On the 8 November 2024, The Cambridge Building Society hosted an inspiring Cambridge LaunchPad event for 18 Year 8 students from Thomas Clarkson Academy in Wisbech. This marks the fourth Cambridge LaunchPad project day run by The Cambridge Building Society, aimed at helping young minds explore diverse career paths and develop essential financial skills. The
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Environmental awareness and sustainability took centre stage as SLB, a global technology company, hosted its second Cambridge LaunchPad Project Day for young students in Cambridgeshire. The event, held on Wednesday, 16 October, welcomed 37 Year 5 and 6 students from Kettlefields Primary School for an immersive learning experience focused on the importance of green energy.
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We first met the fabulous Ellie Senior through Cambridge Indie, when she signed up to participate in some focused training we delivered earlier this year. This propelled her to take part in an Enterprise Day at Cambourne Village College, where she helped students work through the steps involved in running your own business. In even
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As parents, our dreams for our children are boundless. For those of us with children who have special needs, these dreams come with unique challenges and triumphs. One of the most significant journeys we embark on is helping our children navigate their future career paths. Below are my top tips for parents and carers. Identifying
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Today’s Spotlight lands on Chris France, who we’ve been talking to for a while and who has also mobilised his colleagues from WTW to get involved. Just recently he and his colleague Marie coached dozens of students through Mock Interviews at the Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology. He’s had an interesting career journey himself,
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Building on the success of last year’s initiatives, Cambridge Unlocked, in partnership with Railpen, has returned in 2024 with an even greater impact, providing valuable work experience and mentorship to local sixth-form students who might otherwise lack access to the dynamic Cambridge Cluster. Cambridge Unlocked, originally conceived from a LinkedIn discussion about addressing the inequality
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Form the Future is delighted to be supported by the Cambridge Forum for the Construction Industry (CFCI), particularly through their Young Ambassadors, known as Next Gen. It’s always inspiring for students to hear from near peers who have embarked on exciting careers but aren’t so far removed from where they are now. With this in
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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.
