The Talent Foundry

The Talent Foundry team came together for two days last week to learn, develop and grow as a team. 💥 A huge shout out to Julie Smith, PCC for her excellent training workshops over the two days – filled with insight and lots of laughs. By exploring our DiSC profiles, we got to know each other and ourselves even better. We also dove into the art of developing our personal brand in an authentic (and non-cringey! 🙈) way. We also got to hear Jenni Tomblin MSc's plans for The Talent Foundry’s future, highlighting the amazing growth we’ve had recently. We couldn’t have achieved our success this year without every single member of our dedicated team, facilitators and partners. So, once again, we thank you for everything you do to help us achieve our mission. ❤️

The saying 'a week is a long time in politics' has never been more true than it is today. Just over a week ago we announced the four winning student teams that will be joining us in the US to hone their campaign skills during the Presidential Election. Watch our short reel showcasing some of the social action projects the teams have delivered in their local communities. #SocialAction #CommunityEngagement #StudentAction #Skills #Careers #SocialMobility #Talent Sam Draper, David M., Francesca Blakeman, Amy Leonard MBE

🚲 Our annual cycle challenge is set to return for its fifth year, and we're delighted to announce the UK's leading construction companies as Premier Partners for this epic adventure. Morgan Sindall Construction, Reds10 and Willmott Dixon will be joining supporters from the Department for Education to cycle 270 miles, crossing borders from Copenhagen to Berlin this September. We're also welcoming Flywheel IT Services as a cycle challenge sponsor this year. Thank you Dave Wood, Paul Ruddick, Scott Corey, Matthew White and Philip Slater MRICS for your continued support of young people and commitment to improving social mobility. Read more about why these fantastic firms are taking part via our news story: https://lnkd.in/g3f2HPAq #Cycling #Charity #Careers #Challenge #Fundraising Maria Matei, Jenni Tomblin MSc, Darren Yogi Allgood

This #YouthEmploymentWeek, we're celebrating the end-of-term with Mace on our Bridge to a career in construction programme. When students return in September our support will continue as they apply for an apprenticeship with the Mace team. Thank you to the volunteers, including former Bridge students, facilitators and coaches who have been preparing students for the next stage in their education and career. #YouthWorldSkillsDay #Careers #Employability #SocialMobility

🏆 Inspire US 2024 winners announced! 🏆 Four student teams have been chosen from a final shortlist of 10 to win the trip-of-a lifetime experience to Washington DC. 'Talk about periods' from Preston Manor School 'BreatheEasy Campaign' from Lampton School 'SecureTeenZones' from Oasis Community Learning Hadley 'Pothole Action' from Weatherhead High School Every single team brought passion and energy to their final presentations. They demonstrated outstanding campaigning skills and advocacy for those they were seeking to help. "We learnt why these topics were not just important to them, but to their fellow students and their local communities. Choosing just four to join us in the US was one of the hardest decisions we had to make," said the judging panel. You can read more about the 10 finalist student campaigns here: https://lnkd.in/euwcj-YT And thank you to M&G plc for hosting the finals in the heart of London. Mike Bates, Kwame Kumaning, Sam Draper, Zara Sajid, John Blake, David M., Katy Corteel, Francesca Blakeman, Jenni Tomblin MSc, Amy Leonard MBE, Andy Bookless, Edward Appleby, Angus Walker #Campaigning #SocialAction #YoungPeople #Skills #Politics #Community

💡 Thank you Logicor for an inspiring insights and skills development day with your team in Daventry! Students from The Duston School, Harris Church of England Academy, The Avon Valley School & Performing Arts College and Bilton School took part in Reach Daventry to learn more about the logistics sector, and develop their problem-solving and teamwork skills. Diane Fisher, teacher at The Duston School said: “The workshop was perfect. The students were engaged throughout, and it has made the world of logistics come to life for them. The workshop has made them consider real estate logistics as a potential career path. It has opened their eyes to the numerous opportunities within this industry and improved their confidence and presenting skills.” #TeamLogicor #Community #Daventry #Careers #Employability #SocialMobility

💥 Amazing news! 💥 Our work with young people across the UK has been shortlisted for several national awards, and we're delighted that our collaborative approach to partnerships to improve social mobility is being recognised in the charity sector. A huge thank you to the teachers and careers leads who continue to trust us to support their students to develop their skills and confidence, and to our partners who help to make the magic happen. All delivered by our inspiring facilitators in the classroom and organised by our amazing core team. 🏆 Corporate Engagement Awards M&G plc and The Talent Foundry - Best community involvement during a CSR programme Rise, championed by ICAEW - Most innovative collaboration Dell Technologies and The Talent Foundry - Most effective long-term commitment 🏆 Third Sector Charity Awards Rise, championed by ICAEW - Corporate partnership of the year 🏆 Charity Times Awards The Talent Foundry - Charity of the year The Talent Foundry and Dell Technologies - Corporate national partnership champion We are in extremely good company in several categories and look forward to the results in the autumn. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e4zwAqkP Communicate magazine Charity Times #ThirdSectorAwards #CharityTimesAwards #AwardsSeason #SocialMobility #Careers #Employability Jenni Tomblin MSc, Cate Smith, Miranda Sikkens, David M., Julia Canavan, Maria Matei, Edward Appleby, Susie Pearson-Giddings, Tani Fakile, Francesca Blakeman, Lydia Flannigan, Janine Renner-Thomas, Christopher Wilde, Kristina K., Lucy Bilson, Olivia Frazer, Tehmeena Chattha, Kate Crosby, Jane Rawnsley, Alison Westhead, Taslima Khatun, Vanessa Richardson, Daniel Merritt, ahmed houcine FAIK, David Wason, Inês Agostinho de Jesus, Dave Payne, Ailsa Duff

Today, colleagues from Dell Technologies will be taking on the Peak District Ultra Challenge in aid of The Talent Foundry. 🥾 The ‘Trekking for Talent’ team are preparing for an epic hike to Everest Base Camp in 2025. We wish them mild weather, comfy boots and much cake on the 25km and 50km route today. Their usual walking buddies, modelling our new t-shirts, will be at home eagerly awaiting news from the course. Lauren Cryer, Vanessa Richardson, Daniel Merritt, Katherine Tamplin #Fundraisers #Challenge #YoungPeople #SocialMobility

Our team will be at UK Festival of Education today and tomorrow. If you’re attending you can find us and connect via the app. ⛺️See you there! #SocialMobility #Skills #Employability #Careers

🇺🇸🇬🇧With just one day before the UK goes to the ballot box, sixth form students from across the country are putting the finishing touches to their social action projects for our Inspire US programme. 10 student teams will head to London next week to present their community campaigns which have seen them build a social media presence, conduct focus groups, meet MPs and local councillors, gain press coverage and deliver petitions for change. The Finalist Forum will award four teams the prize of a trip to Washington DC to be part of the US Presidential Election campaign. 🍀 Good luck to teams from: Aldersley High School (Wolverhampton) Ark Issac Isaac Newton Academy (Ilford) Ash Green School (Coventry) Haggerston School (Hackney) Joseph Leckie Academy (Walsall) Lampton School (Hounslow) OasisHadley Academy (Enfield) Preston Manor School Sixth Form (Wembley) Weatherhead High School (Liverpool) https://lnkd.in/e47bPmGd Thank you to M&G plc for hosting the finals day. Sam Draper Amy Leonard MBE John Blake Jenni Anderson David M. Francesca Blakeman #SocialMobility #Campaigning #Politics #SocialAction