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🔥🔥🔥 Our latest competition to get more young people into exciting careers. We proudly present the stats from The Pitch: ❤️ 100 work experience, paid internships at top companies 💜 5,000+ public votes 💛 30+ industry expert judges voting on our panel 💚 427 students applied for work experience 💙 200+ student entries 🩵 55 students to attend the final at Meta's HQ in London this June 🔗 See the finalists's entries here: https://lnkd.in/ebBuMVcT 🏆 Thank you to our wonderful partners Goodstuff, and the ongoing support from Instagram, JD Sports Fashion, JCDecaux, Pearl & Dean, Meta and Channel 4 to make this a national competition!

🤨 Have you ever been 14-19 years old????? 👋 If the answer to this question is yes, then please keep reading... A crazy age for many reasons, one of them being you debate, "What should I do next?" & "What job do I want?" & "How do I get into that career?" Some have the means, and the contacts, to have doors opened for them. But most young people don't have this luxury! At YourGamePlan, we want every young person to be able to access work experience and paid internships at top companies that they actually want to work at. And we want them to receive such oppurntities without needing a family friend or family member to help open the door to a worthwhile, joyful, impactful career. 🤩 'The Pitch' is our next event that will do exactly this for young people. So, if you've ever been aged 14-19... Or know someone that is now, please do send them this link: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebBuMVcT 👈 🧑🔬 Through the genius and support of the brilliant people at Goodstuff, Channel 4, Instagram, D&AD, JCDecaux, Pearl & Dean, Clear Channel Outdoor, Advertising Association, Meta, and of course JD Sports Fashion, young people can now get their foot in the door at top companies without the help of anyone but themselves! #AntiNepotism #ThePitch2024 #OpeningDoors

👀 YourGamePlan's biggest secret is out... What do JD Sports Fashion, Instagram, D&AD, JCDecaux, Pearl & Dean, Clear Channel Outdoor, Advertising Association, Channel 4, Facebook and Meta all have in common? They're all joining forces to create our most exciting and impactful event yet... YourGamePlan & Goodstuff present The Pitch 📣🤝 🎅 The Pitch is a nationwide competition for 14-19 year-olds, tasked to create the advertising concept for this year's JD Sports Christmas campaign. 🏰 The top 25 teams picked by our judging criteria will be invited to Instagram & Meta's London HQ this June to deliver their pitch to a team of world-class judges. And for the winners... 🎥 The winning team will be invited to JD Sports Fashion HQ in Manchester where they'll have their idea brought to life working with the JD team. Want to get involved? 💙 We wanted to ensure this campaign delivered life-changing outcomes and as such are committed to creating 100 work placement/internship opportunities for our finalists. If you work in the ad industry and want to offer some spaces, please find out more on our website - YourGamePlan It is hard to think of a brand more immersed in youth culture than JD Sports, so for them to engage so deeply to help support young people into employment is amazing to see ❤️ 🏃🏻♂️ Entries are open until April 17th. Please note: To ensure YourGamePlan's commitment to fairness, all travel expenses will be covered for finalists and any employers who commit to supporting work placements will also commit to paying interns and covering the cost of travel and food for work experience students. Unpaid internships will never be accepted at YourGamePlan.

The Apprentice star Tim Campbell, YourGamePlan and Matrix launch National Interview Week - a pioneering education and early career initiative that’s seen many of the UK’s biggest organisations (including NHS, Amazon, Channel 4, Nationwide Building Society, Deloitte and the BBC) pledge volunteer time to support the programme. In its inaugural year, NIW has been created to build students’ interview confidence and connect them with mentors to enhance their personal development. “I think there is a huge gap between education and employment, one that we should be doing as much as we possibly can to bridge,” says Tim. “There should be a symbiotic relationship between both and I truly hope that National Interview Week will not only address this problem but will initiate a change in how both schools and employers work together to bridge the gap. I remember when I left school I had absolutely no interview practice and a scheme like this would’ve helped me tremendously!” “Empowering young minds with essential life skills is not just a noble endeavor; it’s a societal imperative,” adds Mark Inskip, CEO at Matrix. ”National Interview Week provides a platform to impart these skills on a monumental scale, bridging the gap for thousands of students. In a landscape where 38% of state-school students haven’t experienced career-related activities, and 37% of senior leaders lack adequate funding for comprehensive guidance, our commitment grows stronger. Furthermore, with 36% of secondary school students feeling uncertain about their educational journey, the need is evident. We also understand that an increase of £4,600 in annual earnings is directly linked to possessing these essential skills. Our partnership with this initiative and dedication through our social value strategy isn’t just about numbers; it’s about transforming futures and fostering confidence in every student.” https://lnkd.in/eCE6EMv6 #NationalInterviewWeek

Closing in on the end of day 2 of YourGamePlan's National Interview Week. Another 650+ sessions were delivered today with 89% of sessions being delivered. We have 800+ sessions tomorrow, 950+ Thursday and a whopping 1200+ Friday still to come to round out the week. Whilst I wanted to take another moment to thank our amazing volunteers I also wanted to give a huge shout-out to our incredible teacher leads throughout the week, every school that is taking part has a lead on the staff who is responsible for getting the students there, sitting in the room (one of our many safeguarding protocols) and ensuring they are prepped. All of them are doing an incredible job 😍 There is a severe lack of career education in schools but it's no fault of the incredible teachers across the country. The only thing they have less than money is time, yet again and again, they find ways to deliver to their students. ⭐ 2 days down, 3 to go 💪

What a great start to the week! Thank you YourGamePlan for inviting me to be part of National Interview Week 2024! I have spoken to some wonderful students at Goresbrook School who are polite, engaging and very ambitious. I can’t wait to get involved with more amazing experiences.   Well done Danny Heath Kelly Norrington Asher Silverman for the work on this programme. Amazing! A special thank you to all the teachers and IT tech teams that have be making sure the students can get online. (I know this side very well). You are all career hero’s! #NIW2024

Here we go!! YourGamePlan’s National Interview Week is finally here!!! 🎉 I’ve done 5 sessions already this morning and am bouncing with joy and admiration for this initiative but also our young people!!! Seeing our youth talk about their future ambitions and push themself out of their comfort zone is a privilege 🌟 Awesome stuff Danny Heath Asher Silverman Kelly Norrington

I'm proud to be taking part in YourGamePlan's National Interview Week via our Sage Foundation. This programme will support 5,000 students across the UK at the end of February to develop their confidence and skills in an interview setting.   Volunteers (like me!) from lots of different industries are taking part in this initiative and will be delivering 1-2-1 virtual interviews.    You can find out more here: https://lnkd.in/gypKXND6

#NAW2024 is here! It's great to see so many initiatives taking place this week.  Over the past 2 years, Campus Media together with YourGamePlan have hosted virtual in-classroom sessions to support young people, teachers, and parents in learning more information about apprenticeships and other non-degree routes into rewarding careers with leading employers. The Industry Insights series offers practical advice and first-hand insights that demystify the apprenticeship experience and showcase the diverse opportunities available with 34 employers across many industries. These sessions are a fantastic resource, watch on-demand here: https://lnkd.in/er-5g5sC https://lnkd.in/eB_hMUKW National Apprenticeship Week serves as a crucial platform for shedding light on the invaluable contributions and opportunities provided by apprenticeships and alternative career paths like T-Levels. Breaking down outdated stereotypes and dispelling the stigma surrounding apprenticeships is essential in showcasing that these routes are not only for those deemed "less academic" but are instead pathways to success for individuals of all backgrounds and abilities, which is highlighted in the on-demand videos. By showcasing the achievements of apprentices from the outset of their careers, we can emphasize the practical skills, hands-on experience, and professional development they gain from day one in the workplace. Elevating apprenticeship programs not only during National Apprenticeship Week but consistently throughout the year is key to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce where talent is recognized and nurtured regardless of educational attainment. Happy #NAW2024 #industryinsights #skillsforlife #apprenticeships #tlevels #earlycareers #apprenticeshiplevy #careersadvice