So far this year, we’ve welcomed nearly 300 new mentors at our launch events 💥

It’s been great to meet this year’s volunteers, who will give life-changing support to our students 🌟

We’re on the lookout for more professionals to sign up this year ⤵️

socialmobility.org.uk/sf-mentoring

Such a joy to join our students today for this brilliant event.

Young people ask the best questions:

❓What do you regret now that you wish you had done when you were my age❓

I took part in two of these sessions (& am shortly going to be mentoring a young person who wants to work in media and comms too) and it was a total joy.

If you can spare it, I fully recommend giving your time to the work that the SMF are doing. It makes a huge difference.

We kicked off the first of our Creating Connections events yesterday 🌟

These events will introduce our students to the world of professional networking 🤝

Want to help? You can sign up to mentor one of our students ⤵️

socialmobility.org.uk/sf-mentoring

We’re looking for an experienced & inspiring head of partnerships & income development for ⁦The Social Mobility Foundation⁩

Work from Birmingham/Cardiff/Glasgow/Liverpool/London/Manchester or Newcastle

Pls share with your networks & help us find the right person socialmobility.org.uk/career/head-of…

There’s still time to tell us what needs to change for a fairer society⌛

Speak up about your education, your hopes and concerns for the future and how you think the country needs to change📢

Fill in our survey today! ⤵️

surveys.researchbods.com/survey/selfser…

🚨 NEW: Many students across the country have reached breaking point due to inadequate support with their living costs.

Our new General Election policy briefing outlines the major issues with the student maintenance system, and how the next government can solve this crisis ⤵️

Just 9% of tech employees come from a lower socio-economic background vs 39% of all UK workers.

It's time for the tech sector to act on social mobility.

Read our CEO Sarah Atkinson’s joint blog with Nick Harrison of The Sutton Trust for TechTalentCharter 👇

techtalentcharter.co.uk/news-centre/it…

'Working-class entrepreneurs can’t ask family members for seed funding or loans.”

Great to contribute to this piece on the barriers facing working-class start-ups.

It’s vital that business leaders of all backgrounds are given a fair chance to succeed.

thegrocer.co.uk/people/where-a…

This is a REALLY good tool, that busts the myth that the biggest problem facing deprived areas is that there talented young people leave. Let's take the case of Hartlepool... 🧵

TTC Signatory The Social Mobility Foundation aims to make a practical
improvement in #SocialMobility for young people from low-income
backgrounds. They're looking for professionals to become e-mentors and support the next generation.
Follow the link to learn more: hubs.la/Q02p3wT50

👩‍💼 'The workplace is as crucial as the classroom for social mobility'. Today's The Times and The Sunday Times 'Six from the Best', with thanks to Sarah Atkinson & The Social Mobility Foundation
thetimes.co.uk/article/times-…
#socialmobility #Careers

We love amplifying young people’s voices ⤵️

Aged 16-24? Now’s your chance to speak up!📣

Take our survey now and tell us about your education, hopes and concerns, and what you care about most 👇

surveys.researchbods.com/survey/selfser…

Not aged 16-24? Please share! 💬

The Social Mobility Employer Index 2024 is now open for entries! 🚀

Entries close Friday 7th June at 11.59pm. Discover how to enter:

socialmobility.org.uk/employerindex

Read more from our Chair, the Rt Hon Alan Milburn, on why entering the Index is so vital here:

linkedin.com/pulse/big-tech…

As Keir Starmer says, arts and culture have become the domain of a privileged few.

Our Employer Index helps all types of organisations do better on social mobility.

But few entrants in 2023 were from the creative sector.

Will 2024 be different?

socialmobility.org.uk/employerindex

Dreaming of this being you one day? Worried about how to get into exclusive industries? 💭

Use your voice to call out inequality and shape your future. 📢

Fill in our survey!

Outside of the age bracket? Please share with your networks💥

surveys.researchbods.com/survey/selfser…

#BRITs