Could you spare an hour a month to change someone’s life for the better?
Form the Future’s successful mentoring programme for young people (aged 14 to 17) is expanding and the organisation needs more mentors to help students fulfil their potential. Could you help?
Form the Future celebrates two successful years
Form the Future passed a milestone last month; it was two years old. During that time it has given more than 30,000 young people the chance to work with employers.
Form the Future did it – with your help!
With only two weeks to raise £7,500 to unlock a £75,000 fund Form the Future CIC reached out to their network – and their network delivered!
Form the Future needs your help
Form the Future, a social enterprise operating across Cambridgeshire, linking schools with local businesses to get young people ready for work, has just won a contract which comes with new funding - £75,000 - but there's a catch: the organisation needs to raise £7,500 in match funding before this Friday (May 5th)!
Call for volunteers to help at hands-on science event
Could you inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technologists? Form the Future is looking for volunteers to help at a STEM activities day for eight and nine year olds.
Apprenticeships: what you need to know
Changes to the way apprenticeships are funded has led many businesses to consider apprenticeships, some for the first time.
School mentoring programme expands
After a successful pilot last year, Form the Future's mentoring programme in schools is expanding. Over 100 students from eight schools have registered and more mentors are needed. Could you spare an hour a month?
Event helps you get started with STEM apprenticeships
Changes to the way apprenticeships will be funded - including the Apprenticeship Levy - has led many businesses to consider apprenticeships. Could a position that has been graduate-entry be offered as a Higher Apprenticeship instead? What’s it like to bring an apprentice on board? How do you even begin the process?
'Opportunities Ahead' - a careers fair for Cambridge school students
As many as 2,500 young people, parents and teachers are expected at a careers fair in Cambridge on Tuesday June 28th to meet Cambridge’s growing companies. It is organised by Signpost 2 Skills, with support from Cambridge City Council and Cambridge Live, and major sponsor, ARM. Exhibitor spaces are still available but filling fast.
Work experience placements sought for local students
Could your business offer a week's work experience to a local teenager? Cambridge Network members are urged to come forward to provide opportunities for young people to learn about the world of work.
February conference launches new Greater Cambridge City Deal skills service
Schools and business leaders are invited to a conference next month to learn about the new Greater Cambridge City Deal skills service and how it will enhance careers and employment support for young people across the region.
Mentors needed for new Student Mentoring programme
Form the Future - a social enterprise which aims to inspire students by linking schools and businesses - offers local professionals an exciting opportunity to join its innovative mentoring programme. It says: "We are extremely excited about this, as we believe it has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young people in our community."
New social enterprise aims to inspire students by linking schools and businesses
A new social enterprise is expanding the work of the Cambridge Area 14-19 Partnership (CAP) in linking schools and businesses to address the skills shortages in our region