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On 18/10, we're hosting our Talent of Tomorrow Hospitality Day at @altrinchamfc, an event that promises to shine a light on the positive difference local businesses are having on students in our community. Looking forward to a successful day & hopefully another Altrincham win!

Hear from With Intelligence Mentees – Sumaiyyah & Hiermiela, on how their mentor impacted them during their time on the Pathfinder Programme… As ever, a massive thank you to all of the team at With Intelligence who dedicated their time and energy to support these students!

Following from our 5th April Talent of Tomorrow Event, we're proud to host another inspiring afternoon of networking, social mobility talks and community impact at the Altrincham v Woking match on Sat 18th Oct. We have 10 free tickets available, drop us a message!

Awards season is upon us & we're excited to share that we've been shortlisted for the Skills & Talent Champion award at @gmchamber 's Excellence Awards! This nomination is a real testament to the hard work of our team. Wishing everyone the best of luck ahead of Oct 10th!

In the mentor spotlight this week, we have some illuminating words from Marwan at Inverto 💡 ​ ​Listen as he shares his thoughts on: ​ 🔹​What it’s like mentoring students from his former university, @QMUL 🔹Feeling inspired to take part by a desire to help and give back

Thrilled to announce that Wiseup has been shortlisted as a finalist at the SME National Business Awards in two categories: 🏆 Positive Impact Award 🏆 Best Enterprising Business Award Creating positive change & continuing to evolve is what drives us. Bring on 7th Nov!

The Pathfinder Programme ensures mentors have all the tools needed to fully support their mentees, because strong mentoring relationships play a vital role in shaping a student's experience in this key moment of their lives. The result? Life-changing & much needed mentoring.

Partner spotlight series: WSD Known for innovation in fintech, WSD are applying that same forward-thinking mindset to mentoring the next generation. Over the next few months, 10 of their mentors will be mentoring students from Harris Academy Bermondsey. Stay tuned for updates!

(2/2) These key areas show the importance of young people getting their feet on the ground and into office spaces at this pivotal moment. The value of having access to professionals and experiencing an eclectic array of job roles cannot be understated.

We asked students on our programmes this year what they were hoping to get out of the programme. The top three answers were: 1. Getting advice from professionals 2. Understanding the different jobs available  3. Understanding what it's like to work in an office (1/2)

📷 Partner spotlight series: LondonEnergy 📷 A resource/waste management company serving N London, their innovative solutions save tonnes of waste from ending up in landfill. We're thrilled to be working together with LondonEnergy for the fourth year running now.

"As a teacher working in a school in London that has a mission to help push some of the brightest disadvantaged students into top professional & academic institutions, I have found Wiseup's mentoring programmes invaluable." James - Careers&Universities Lead at Harris Westminster

We asked Sophie Kettlewell - Careers Lead at South Bank University Academy (SBUA) for her thoughts on the outcomes of SBUA Pathfinder Programme students.  It's incredibly positive feedback like this that empowers us to keep going with our mission. Contact us to learn more!

We’re proud to be partnering with the brilliant team at With Intelligence on the Pathfinder Programme, supporting 13 students from Harris Academy Bermondsey. Stay tuned as they break down barriers through 1-2-1 mentoring and an immersive work experience at their offices.

Wiseup is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with @londonenergyltd for another year of the Pathfinder Programme. In the next few months, 10 students from Harris Academy Tottenham school will take part in this year’s experience. Stay tuned for updates!

We’re proud to share that our Talent of Tomorrow Day at @altrinchamfc was a huge success. We were met with energy & enthusiasm from all our guests as we shared insights on all things social mobility, cultural capital & improving employability in our area. Thanks to all involved!

Today is the day: we’re thrilled to welcome over 50 attendees to the John King Hospitality Lounge at @altrinchamfc for a day of celebrating social mobility and football! Stay tuned for updates as the day unfolds! ⚽️