Our impact
The experience taught me how vital teamwork is and gave me real insight into the many roles people play behind the scenes. I also realised how important self-confidence is in the workplace.
Highlights from 2024
What we achieved
Student outcomes
From our intensive connections programmes:
- 94% can see a pathway to an exciting career
- 94% agree being able to speak to industry volunteers and mentors has been a real benefit
Across all programmes:
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93% feel more confident about developing a network to help their career
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73% are more aware of their skills and talents
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71% have a better idea of the careers available across an industry
Educator outcomes
- 96% agree the quality of the workshop was excellent or good
- 95% feel this programme has added value to careers, education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) for young people
- 86% agree this has helped them to feel more equipped to connect students to meaningful employer and/or higher education encounters
Volunteer outcomes
- 98% agree volunteering was a rewarding experience
- 96% agree the skills students developed are relevant to their industry
- 86% have increased understanding of the employment barriers faced by young people
Download our 2023-24 impact report (PDF)
The interventions from The Talent Foundry have significantly enhanced the overall classroom atmosphere. Students are more engaged, cooperative and respectful to one another. Students have learnt to take ownership of their behaviour and make positive choices inside and outside the classroom. The sessions have given the students a purpose to be at school and focus on their studies.
Get involved
Choosing to raise funds for The Talent Foundry means you will help young people in underserved communities build their skills and confidence and think positively about their future.
- Donate – it’s safe and easy to do this through our Justgiving portal.
- Fundraise – as a team or individual, speak to us about taking part in a challenge or organising an event in aid of The Talent Foundry.
- Provide services – use your skills and donate pro-bono services to support our capacity and infrastructure.
- Volunteer – having role models join our workshops in-real-life, gives young people a new perspective on what the world of work is like. They can visualise themselves in those roles or organisations in the future. Talk to us about our volunteer opportunities.
The work of The Talent Foundry to drive social mobility among young people from disadvantaged backgrounds is fantastic. By nurturing what they are good at, then supporting them with employment opportunities, TTF makes a huge difference in helping young people get the best possible start towards reaching their full potential in life.
It was an opportunity to give something back. I feel extremely lucky to participate in this programme as a volunteer. It gave me an insight into how young people in further education view the software industry.
I’m immensely proud of the project and grateful to my employer for supporting me to attend. Volunteering has left me feeling, proud, more energised, and hopeful for the future.