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“These young people are 0% of our current workforce, but 100% of our future workforce”
Ian Funnell, CEO Hitachi Energy
Bridging the gap between education and the world of work
Founders4Schools is an award-winning charity that connects young people and their educators with a
network of inspirational volunteer role models who share their career stories to better inform young
people about the world of work so they make better decisions about their future careers. We do this
to improve the employment chances of young people and support businesses in developing their talent
pipeline.
Our online platform connects educators with employers and volunteers from diverse backgrounds to
provide career inspiration to young people through meaningful encounters that are backed up by the
latest evidence and are outlined in national education standards on careers guidance.
Our mission is to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work - and give all young
people a great start in life, no matter their background.
See how you can get involved in improving youth employability by choosing the option that best
describes you below.
We’re proud to celebrate all who are involved with our charity and have collaborated towards closing the skills gap in industry.
114,646
Students Supported in Scotland
Across the UK: 538,710
4,828
Hours Volunteered
Across the UK: 25,206
285,218
Brokered Student-Employer Encounters
Across the UK: 1,712,458
Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business
volunteers in their communities and beyond. These encounters allow the business volunteers to showcase different
aspects of their industry, the rapid changes in the world of work, and to inspire young people about their
future career path
These are just some of the ways we do this:
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Brentford School for GirlsExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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West Hill SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Greenwood AcademyExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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The Thomas Alleyne SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Scotland - Deanston Primary SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Scotland - St Peter's RC Primary SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Scotland - King's Park Secondary SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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UCL AcademyExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Elutec AcademyExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Blairgowrie High SchoolExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
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Meldrum AcademyExplore our case studies for examples of how Founders4Schools has helped to support young people across the country.
