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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

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

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

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

Our final session with the first Manchester Elevate cohort was nothing short of incredible. Watching these young people grow over the...

As we reach the final session of our Elevate Manchester cohort, there's a powerful sense of accomplishment and reflection in the air....

The Elevate Graduation was a truly unforgettable day, marking the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our incredible students....

What a powerful and heartfelt session. Led by the incredible Jayne Marsh, we explored the importance of mental well-being, self-care, and...

Our final Elevate London session was a powerful and emotional day, dedicated to mental health, resilience, and well-being. As the...

This session was a powerful display of commitment, passion, and determination. Despite it being half-term, our dedicated Elevate...

Our latest Elevate London session was an inspiring day focused on collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership - essential skills for...

Session 6 of the Elevate Programme in London was an exciting deep dive into personal branding, marketing strategies, and professional...

The latest Elevate Manchester session focused on future-proofing young people by helping them develop a personal brand, align with their...

The Elevate School Leavers Programme in Manchester continues to be a transformative experience for our young participants. Session 3...

The fourth session of our Elevate programme was an inspiring day filled with learning, collaboration, and career exploration. Held across...

The third session of our Elevate programme proved that empowering the next generation of leaders requires powerful stories, expert...

This week marked the second session of our Elevate programme in London, where our enthusiastic cohort continued their journey toward...

This week marked an exciting milestone for Start Young UK as we launched the Elevate School Leavers Programme in Manchester, extending...

On Monday, Start Young UK, launched the first day of the Elevate School Leavers Programme at the Barclays HQ - a transformative...