Connect your organisation to talent in the community

Name: Wiseup
Price range: $

We break down social barriers to the workplace through mentoring programmes and work experience opportunities for local students

The Pathfinder Programme Brochure

How it works

We upskill the employees of our partner companies to become effective mentors for young people, preparing them to deliver 1-2-1 mentoring sessions for local students, in the lead-up to work experience opportunities at the partner companies themselves.

1. Teams undergo mentor training

Participating staff take part in a mentor training workshop prior to the programme, in order to develop mentorship skills

2. Staff & students are matched

Wiseup pair employee & students based on personality and career aspirations

3. Mentoring sessions begin

Wiseup organises for mentees and mentors to meet virtually and in-person to develop a professional relationship

4. Work experience in the organisation

Wiseup works with partner organisations to facilitate an impactful work experience placement

5. Keep the relationship going!

The students become part of the Wiseup community and we keep them connected to our partner organisations for years to come

Our vision

To dismantle social barriers to the workplace

Our programmes are designed to demystify the world of work and equip young people with their very first professional network.

Tailored career support from one of the leading UK coaching & mentoring communities
130+ accredited coaches, CEOs, industry leaders & wellbeing specialists at your fingertips
Career consultants to support you in a wide range of areas, from confidence coaching to climbing the career ladder

Sponsor local students

Our goal is to change the way young people access the workplace, in a world where there are multiple barriers to entry.

We're proudly partnered with multiple colleges in the wider Manchester & London area, meaning we can tap into a pool of over 25,000 students that are eager to learn all about the world of work.

For companies

Support students from your local community that feel they are not connected to workplace opportunities through personal networks
Identify future talent first-hand and keep in touch with those that fit your culture
Develop mentoring skills in your staff and create a mentoring community within your organisation
Tailor your future recruitment strategy to the next generation of talent by sharing industry insight with young people from all backgrounds
Improve communication and empathy
across all the generation gaps in your workplace

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For education providers

Our programmes are designed to demystify the world of work and equip young people with their very first professional network.
We partner with schools, colleges and universities to identify students that feel they do not have the personal connections to gain an advantage in their early career, but are curious and determined to explore their potential.
Development of long lasting mentoring relationships that shape a young
person's professional journey

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