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Elevate 2026/27 London Cohort at Barclays UK On 11th September, our Elevate 2026/27 London cohort in partnership with Barclays began their six-month journey. Students from secondary schools across London came together at Barclays UK in Canary Wharf for the first day of their journey. The day marked more than the start of a new programme. It was an opportunity for students to step into a professional environment, meet new people and begin developing the confidence, skills and

Every organisation is thinking about the future. How do we attract talented people? How do we build a stronger workforce? And how do we create meaningful social impact while investing in the communities around us? For Start Young UK, the answer begins much earlier than recruitment. It begins by ensuring young people have the confidence, skills, networks and opportunities they need to see what is possible and take their next steps with purpose. Young people from disadvantaged

At Start Young UK, we believe that learning doesn't only happen in the classroom. Some of the most valuable lessons are gained through new experiences, shared challenges and opportunities to build confidence in different environments. That's exactly what our Thrive children enjoyed during a recent day out to All Star Lanes at Stratford Westfield and the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The day began with an exciting trip to the bowling alley, where many of the children experie

Start Young UK (SYUK) was proud to attend Maryland Primary School's Windrush Celebration, witnessing first-hand the transformative impact of its Thrive programme on young people within the school community. The event brought together pupils, families, community leaders and distinguished guests, including representatives from the Government Cabinet Office and Baroness Doreen Lawrence, to honour the legacy, resilience and contributions of the Windrush Generation. Through music,

We were proud to celebrate the graduation of our Elevate Manchester cohort, delivered in partnership with Barclays. The event marked the culmination of six months of growth, learning, and achievement for an inspiring group of young people. Throughout the programme, students have taken part in a series of employer-led workshops, mentoring sessions, and interactive activities designed to build confidence, develop essential life and workplace skills, and broaden their understand

Start Young UK proudly celebrated the graduation of its latest London cohort, marking the completion of a six-month programme focused on developing essential skills, confidence and career readiness for young people. Delivered in partnership with Multiverse, the programme saw the students on this cohort successfully graduate. Each participant leaves with strengthened communication, teamwork and professional skills, alongside the confidence to take their next steps into educat

As we reflect on the past six months - eight sessions filled with learning, laughter, and growth - we are proud to celebrate the graduation of our London Elevate cohort. This marks another important milestone for Start Young UK and the young people we support, each of whom has developed confidence, workplace skills, and a clearer sense of direction for their future. 💙 From Pilot to Growing Impact What began two years ago as a pilot in London has now grown into three London c

We were incredibly proud to celebrate the graduation of our Elevate Northampton cohort, marking the successful completion of six months of learning, development, and personal growth. The graduation day was a special milestone for our young people, bringing together students, teachers, mentors, and partners to recognise the commitment and progress made throughout the programme. Over the past six months, students have taken part in workshops designed to build confidence, develo

Over the past few months, the Elevate Manchester cohort in partnership with Barclays has continued to grow in confidence, self-awareness, and ambition as they progress towards the final stages of the programme. Delivered in partnership with industry professionals and volunteers, the sessions have provided students with meaningful opportunities to explore career pathways, develop employability skills, and better understand the future of work. Building Confidence, Mindset and F

Since its launch in Northampton, the Start Young UK Elevate Programme with Barclays has been inspiring young people to explore career pathways, develop essential workplace skills, and grow in confidence. Over six engaging sessions, students have embraced opportunities to learn, reflect, and build connections that will support their future ambitions. Session Highlights Integration & Workplace Relationships Our first sessions were expertly led by Libby Rhodes, focusing on under

Over the past few months, our London Elevate Barclays cohort has taken part in a powerful series of sessions designed to equip young people with the confidence, knowledge and skills needed to step into their futures with clarity. Each session has built on the last - combining career insight, real-world exposure, personal development and practical tools, all delivered by professionals who generously gave their time to support the next generation. Understanding the World of Wor

We're pleased to invite our community, supporters and partners to attend Start Young UK's Annual General Meeting (AGM). This AGM is an opportunity to reflect on the past year, share updates on our work, and look ahead to our plans for the year ahead. We'll also be formally approving key reports and hearing from our trustees. AGM Details: Date: Friday 23rd January 2025 Time: 5-6pm Location: Online (Microsoft Teams) Please join as a guest by clicking here The meeting is open to

The Start Young UK team came together for our annual strategic planning meeting to reflect on the year just gone and set our priorities for the year ahead. The session bought together trustees, staff and key volunteers to look at what's working well, where we need to strengthen our approach and how we can continue to support more young people in a meaningful and sustainable way. Looking forward, the meeting provided clarity, focus and renewed momentum. With shared priorities

We kicked off with our first session on the Elevate Programme with Multiverse and what an incredible start it was! Our young people explored key workplace skills and CV writing, gaining valuable insights into how to build their confidence and prepare for future opportunities. Highlights included: 💼 Trainer Freddie Thomlinson - led an engaging, fun yet practical session. 🎤 Bruno Banks inspired students with insights into professional growth 👮 Metropolitan Police visit

Last week Start Young UK hosted an event for the children who are part of our grassroots programme – Thrive SYUK . Organised by our...