Pathfinder Programme

Over the last three years, Wiseup has proudly partnered with the Harris Federation, a multi-academy trust of over 50 primary and secondary schools around London. This collaboration has allowed us to work closely with several Harris academies, offering invaluable work experience and mentoring opportunities to their students through our Pathfinder Programmes.

Last month, ten 15-16 year old students from Leytonstone School had the chance to embark on a week-long work experience at LondonEnergy, offering them a glimpse into the professional world and a taste of the various career paths available.

“The programme was very useful in helping me make connections and building an understanding for what type of job I’m interested in getting in the future” – Max – mentee Generali, a global leader in the insurance industry recently took part in The Pathfinder Programme, an initiative designed to help students from Harris Academy Westminster in their early careers.

Last week marked a transformative experience for five bright minds from Harris Academy Westminster, as they embarked on the Pathfinder Programme, culminating in a work placement at Generali.

Last week marked a transformative experience for ten bright minds from Harris Academy Tottenham, as they embarked on a work placement journey with LondonEnergy. Throughout the week, these budding professionals delved into immersive workshops designed to equip them with essential skills for their future endeavours. From mastering the art of creating compelling CVs to harnessing the power of LinkedIn for career advancement, the students were primed with tools crucial for navigating the professional landscape. They also got to build their first professional networks and shared fantastic updates as their work experience progressed.

Through our experience running mentoring and work experience programmes for young people, we’ve witnessed a tide of change sweeping over young people’s perceptions of their futures in the UK. Whether it be the cost of living, increased education cuts or the soaring costs of university, many young people are feeling increasingly shut out from the world of work and higher education.