Early decisions about education and future careers can have a major impact, even though they are often made with limited experience. Programs in this category give young people access to mentors, help them explore different development paths, and support them in discovering their interests, opportunities, and strengths.
United Kingdom
Pairs 15–18-year-olds with volunteer workplace mentors for regular meetings to explore careers, workplace expectations and core employability skills within a broader employability programme.
Who is it for? Young people aged 15–18
United Kingdom
Long-term one-to-one mentoring by trained volunteers for young people facing disadvantage, focusing on confidence, wellbeing, aspirations, education and employment.
Who is it for? Young people facing disadvantage or barriers.
United Kingdom
A structured 12-week group mentoring and careers-skills programme for 14–18-year-olds at risk of becoming NEET, delivered by professional volunteer mentors to boost workplace readiness, confidence and active citizenship.
Who is it for? 14–18-year-olds at risk of becoming NEET
United Kingdom
A UK mentoring programme pairing girls and young women with female professional mentors who meet monthly to build confidence, explore careers and set goals.
Who is it for? Girls and young women