It's #VolunteersWeek ! A big thank you to all our volunteers who share their career and education stories, give young people an insight into the world of work and show them what success could look like for someone like them. We couldn't do what we do without you!

Best of luck to anyone running the London Marathon tomorrow! We're excited to announce that we have secured a charity place for next year's marathon. We'll be sharing how you can apply to run for us later this week. Watch this space! #londonmarathon

Our impact report shines a spotlight on the Future First Hub and the impact it continues to have in connecting staff, students and alumni to come together online to build networks and access important resources and opportunities. Read our impact report today - tinyurl.com/f2at4dcd

Our impact report highlights the positive impact we are having on young people in ensuring they connect with relatable role models and have the vital opportunity to "see someone like me". Follow the link to read our impact report today - tinyurl.com/f2at4dcd

Meeting alumni is the perfect way for young people to see themselves represented in careers work. That's why we are working hard to widen opportunities for all, ensuring everyone has access to our support. Read our impact report today - tinyurl.com/f2at4dcd

Did you go to Kings Norton Girls' School & Sixth Form? @kngslife.bsky.social we would love to get back in touch with our former students. It's really easy, just click the link bit.ly/KNGSAlumni to join our Alumni Network! We look forward to you getting back in touch! @futurefirstalumni.bsky.social

As part of #NationalCareersWeek, the students from Sir Harry Smith Community College attended an insight day at Markerstudy Group's offices and learnt more about careers in the Insurance sector. Join our growing numbers of employer partners: www.futurefirst.org.uk/become-a-partner/

As Future First celebrates its 15th anniversary, we asked 15 of our staff and trustees to share the advice they would give their 15-year-old selves. Here are our team’s pieces of wisdom, each offering insight into navigating life and careers in an ever evolving world - tinyurl.com/2s4ds357

Future First turns 15 this month! To celebrate, we're launching our GIVE 15 campaign. Find out how you can help make a difference today by donating £15 and/or 15 minutes to help young people navigate their futures with confidence - tinyurl.com/bdf74arh

💬 "Degree apprenticeships are not being used as a tool for social mobility in the way they really could be." Degree apprenticeships could be great for social mobility, if we boosted access to them. More needs to be done to make them accessible to people from all backgrounds ⤵️

Did you know? 90% of apprentices stay in employment after finishing & 71% stay with the same employer. Last year, we asked some of our alumni to share their top tips about apprenticeships, read what they had to say on our blog: futurefirst.org.uk/alumni-appre... #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #NAW

Worrying to read that schools in the poorest areas are having much greater difficulty offering arts subjects, like music and dance, due to recruitment issues. Every child deserves the chance to study a creative subject that interests and inspires them. www.tes.com/magazine/new...

The Future First pledge for the third sector. Make your pledge today and help us create a path where all young people can access a path to success. tinyurl.com/pt6yckf6

🗣️ "We remain committed to banning unpaid internships so that young people are paid fairly." Positive to hear Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, reaffirm the Government's pledge to ban unpaid internships. Thank you to @chionwurah.bsky.social for mentioning our research in Parliament!

The Future First pledge for schools. Make your pledge today to help young people reach their potential. Link to pledge: tinyurl.com/pt6yckf6

Our pledge for employers. Sign up now and join the many employers around the UK already supporting us! sign up link: tinyurl.com/pt6yckf6

🗣️ "We do know there are lots of kids who are coming into school hungry." This morning, our Acting Director of Research & Policy, @beckymontacute.bsky.social, took part in an evidence session with the Education Select Committee. Here's what she said on the need to expand free school meals access ⤵️

There are talented people with every kind of accent, but for many, they need to work harder to prove their worth, just because of how they speak. Hear directly from students and professionals who have experienced accent discrimination 👇 https://buff.ly/3FGZ2nF

The Future First pledge is a first step towards achieving our aim of seeing every state school and college in the UK supported by a thriving alumni and employee volunteer network by 2034. Follow this link to make your pledge today and help us make this a reality: tinyurl.com/pt6yckf6.

Recent research by @suttontrust.bsky.social uncovered an alarming growing gap between middle-class and working-class graduates' access to internships. It's vital that internships are made more accessible. Let's ensure all young people can build networks and access opportunities.