Jake Richings

Jake Richings is an education consultant who helps organisations improve outcomes for young people by increasing engagement. He is best known for his work combining marketing communications, behavioural science, and education, to increase youth uptake in sectors like cyber-Security, data, and finance. Jake regularly speaks at educational, policy, and corporate events across the United Kingdom and Europe.

Jake left school not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Despite a slow start into work without a university qualification, Jake progressed in people-facing roles and quickly found himself posing the same questions many young people ask:

"What am I good at?" and "What do I want to be".

In 2020, Jake began sharing his story at youth clubs, schools, and online to help young people recognise their skills and take action towards their futures. His campaign to introduce 1000 qualified careers advisors to TikTok garnered a strong online response.

Educators and Corporates began reaching out for guidance on their own careers education and talent development projects. To better serve young people at risk of NEET, Jake moved away from school speaking and began delivering training direct to careers professionals in 2023.

Now, Jake works strategically supporting organisations such as the European Economic and Social Committee, The Co-op, and Essex County Council to implement and scale youth engagement initiatives. As a sought after speaker, he is invited to share insight in-person across the United Kingdom and Europe.

In his spare time Jake enjoys board games with friends and writing music.

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