“These young people are 0% of our current workforce, but 100% of our future workforce”

Ian Funnell, CEO Hitachi Energy

Bridging the gap between education and the world of work

Founders4Schools is an award-winning charity that connects young people and their educators with a network of inspirational volunteer role models who share their career stories to better inform young people about the world of work so they make better decisions about their future careers. We do this to improve the employment chances of young people and support businesses in developing their talent pipeline.

Our online platform connects educators with employers and volunteers from diverse backgrounds to provide career inspiration to young people through meaningful encounters that are backed up by the latest evidence and are outlined in national education standards on careers guidance.

Our mission is to prepare students for the rapidly changing world of work - and give all young people a great start in life, no matter their background.

See how you can get involved in improving youth employability by choosing the option that best describes you below.


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We’re proud to celebrate all who are involved with our charity and have collaborated towards closing the skills gap in industry.


142,491

Students Supported in Scotland

Across the UK: 670,171


5,792

Hours Volunteered

Across the UK: 30,508


370,058

Brokered Student-Employer Encounters

Across the UK: 2,204,718

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Educators
Find business people near you to inspire your students about tomorrow’s jobs and how they relate to the subjects in your classroom.
Volunteers
Give back to your local community and open young people’s eyes to your industry by joining our network.
Partners
Partners bring networks of colleagues, clients and friends to boost the numbers of professionals and educators using our platform.
Students
Find out how we can help you gain valuable insight into different careers, work experience and job opportunities.

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