Social mobility is a systemic issue that requires a collective effort to address it. We all have a role to play to help young people achieve and make a positive impact in society. Don't know where to start? 🖋️ Sign the Future First pledge today and help us create a society where all young people can access a path to success. ➡️ Go to https://lnkd.in/epReAmTD to get started.
Future First
Education Administration Programs
Our vision is a world where a young person’s start in life does not limit their future.
About us
Future First’s believes that alumni can be inspirational role models and help schools do even more for their students. That is why we help state schools and colleges to build alumni communities. Former students can have a transformative effect on young people's confidence, motivation and skills. For generations, private schools and universities have seen the value in keeping former students engaged after they graduate. These alumni have an affinity to the young people who study in the years after them and are a part of the same community. With the lowest levels of social mobility in the OECD, young people across the UK are having their potential limited. In-school volunteers, financing school trips, e-mentoring programmes and relatable role models can all help equip young people with the support, aspiration and information they need to succeed.
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http://www.futurefirst.org.uk
External link for Future First
- Industry
- Education Administration Programs
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Social Mobility, Education, School, College, Alumni, and Students
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86-90 Paul Street
London, EC2A 4NE, GB
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Updates
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We currently have employers that wish to sponsor a year’s Future First Connect membership for schools in their community. This is very timely, given the recent Gatsby Benchmark update that asks schools to use their alumni as part of their careers education programme. To join our waiting list, please book a call now: https://lnkd.in/eZHNug6D.
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“There’s a well-established link between economies with greater social mobility and higher productivity, and the same is true for businesses.” 💬 That’s just one reason why employers need to act on social mobility from our CEO Sarah Atkinson’s piece in Personnel Today. Here are three more: 1. Removing barriers to entry brings benefits including a wider talent pool, greater diversity of thought and improved customer understanding. 2. Collecting workforce socioeconomic data is fast becoming the norm, with 72% of entrants to the Social Mobility Employer Index collecting three or four data points for current employees. 3. The government plans to enact the socioeconomic duty in the Equality Act, meaning public bodies must address inequalities that result from socioeconomic status. This could give a competitive advantage to organisations that are acting to address socioeconomic barriers when bidding for government contracts. Wherever you are on your social mobility journey, the Index will propel you forward with tailored, practical insights and support. Register for more info here: https://lnkd.in/eDNunVQZ
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With the updated Gatsby Benchmarks mandating that schools use their former students to boost their careers provision, there's never been a better time to build and develop your alumni network. We are hosting a webinar on Thursday 16 January at 3.45pm to explore how you can use social media to build a supportive community around your school. Book you place now: https://lnkd.in/djqVCU-F
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A huge thank you to the team at Pollen Street Capital who braved the wind and rain last week to join the Santa in the City run. That is true dedication! Please do donate to their fundraiser to reward them for their effort: https://lnkd.in/eWmnRj5n
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We love this new campaign from EY Foundation! Such a powerful message! We too believe that a young person's future should not be limited by their start in life and every child has the potential to thrive.
Young people from low-income backgrounds often outperform their peers. Can you afford to miss out on what they bring? Work with us to access their skills. 🎥 Watch the full film - https://lnkd.in/edTeR4AR
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A big thank you to the Pollen Street Capital team who will be joining the Santa in the City run today! Good luck to you all. It's not too late to donate: https://lnkd.in/e6mM_MQe
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Do you want to amplify the power of your alumni? Following the success of our first careers conference, we're back on 1 July 2025 with a programme packed of practical advice and useful tips on how to develop a thriving alumni community and boost your careers provision. 👉️ Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/ej68iuCU If you book before 28 February, you get £20 off the ticket price.
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The new Gatsby Benchmarks were published a couple of weeks ago and in this article, Beth Jones, Head of Careers for the Gatsby Foundation explains what colleges and ITPs need to know about the updates and the evidence that has informed the evolution of the framework, as set out in Gatsby’s new Good Career Guidance: The Next Ten Years report. https://lnkd.in/eXaJfhSB We're really pleased to see that Benchmark 3 now makes a specific reference to the use of alumni and role models in careers education. If you need practical ideas on how you can use your alumni to meet the benchmarks, we have put together a free guide that you can download here: https://lnkd.in/eHVyU-4J We're also hosting a free webinar on how to make the most of your alumni network to meet the Gatsby Benchmarks: https://lnkd.in/evhvz2MQ
Gatsby’s Benchmarks: The Next Decade of Career Guidance
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