Jake Richings

The Co-operative work closely on a number of secondary schools' careers education to engage students in their future talent pipeline whilst also doing the right thing. After receiving feedback that previous years were too dry and students weren't engaging, they got in touch.

We recreated the Co-op's virtual work experience offering with interesting video content, informal interviews, and lesson plans that get students physically, mentally, and socially taking part in career inspired tasks.

We drew on expertise in content creation, game design and teachers' knowledge to craft eight careers education programmes which one student said would "only be better if it was Fortnite".

Every year 3,000 students participate in this programme as part of careers week.

The Co-Op were so pleased they recorded this short testimonial video with us after the project.

"[There was a] genuine consideration of what we were trying to do that stood out for us. It was was all about what he could do for our programme and our students."

Keela Walsh, Co-op

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Young employees at Essex County Council shared feedback that they didn't feel that feedback led to meaningful change. Moreover, they didn't see career growth within ECC.

In order to facilitate increased engagement and information exchange within the organisation, we developed and facilitated a three-month reverse mentoring programme.

As a result of our programme, junior staff recorded a

53% increase in belief that senior leaders understood their perspectives.
24% increase in reported opportunities to develop leadership skills.
18% increase in self reported communication skills.

"I gained a different perspective on senior leadership"

Junior staff member, after the programme

The European Economic and Social Committee wanted to increase engagement with youth groups that traditionally don't engage with politics.

As part of their engagement plans, EESC wanted to run a event. Through a mutual connection, they got in touch.

To ensure the one-hundred and twenty young participants were engaged, we, along others, emceed and facilitated the event in London.

The feedback from participants was excellent and we were able young people from a variety of backgrounds. The effective facilitation was described as a highlight of the event.

Jake is now regularly invited back to EU events as a panelist for careers education and skills.

"It is evident in my mind that the youth sector needs more advocates like him."

Vice-Chair of Advisory Council on Youth at Council of Europe, Maurizio Cuttin

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