Our Partners.

Bringing both businesses & schools to the heart of our mission.

We work with businesses, schools and further education colleges all over the UK, who all contribute to our mission.

Whether you’re an educational institution, a UK-based start-up or a global enterprise, working with us is free-of-charge and impactful. Find out more about getting involved below.

School Partners.

Research indicates that students should have seven workplace and higher education experiences as part of their educational journey. The Early Careers Foundation is dedicated to working with state schools, sixth forms and colleges to make sure every young person has access to these opportunities.

We offer free programmes that expose students to some of the best businesses in the UK, working closely with every institution to create a customised approach that aligns with their career strategy and supports their students’ growth and aspirations!

FREE & ALWAYS WILL BE

GATSBY BENCHMARKS 2, 5, 6 & 8

EXPOSURE TO TOP UK BUSINESSES

ZERO ACADEMIC BARRIERS

PLANNED AGAINST THE SCHOOL YEAR

DESIGNED BY EDUCATION & CAREER EXPERTS

What our school partners say.

“Working with The Early Careers Foundation has made a real difference to our students. They have access to high-quality mentoring, developing their aspirations and tools for their early careers and complementing their classroom studies.

As an organisation, The Early Careers Foundation has been a pleasure to work with – reliable, informative and driven by a desire to genuinely support students and engender social mobility.”

Max Toynbee, Head of Sixth Form

Lilian Baylis Technology School

 

“I would wholeheartedly recommend The Early Careers Foundation to any school. From the exceptional opportunities they offer to the students, the outstanding service they provide and the value that they add to the school itself, working with ECF has been an absolutely effortless process.

Their team make the students feel comfortable, supported and engaged – the assemblies they delivered were exceptional – and you can tell that they sincerely care about the students and bringing about meaningful change by enabling social mobility.”

Angela Judd, Higher Education & Careers Officer

Mossbourne Community Academy

 

Become a School Partner.

We partner with state schools, sixth forms, and colleges in the UK where over 30% of students are eligible for the free school meals programme. Our goal is to enhance career offerings by providing support for students to learn about career options, develop employability skills, and receive mentorship.

We work closely with our School Partners to ensure that our initiatives meet their needs and provide comprehensive support to their students.

If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a School Partner with The Early Careers Foundation or just want to chat, please reach out!

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Corporate Partners.

Research indicates that students should have seven workplace and higher education experiences as part of their educational journey. The Early Careers Foundation is dedicated to working with state schools, sixth forms and colleges to make sure every young person has access to these opportunities.

We offer free programmes that expose students to some of the best businesses in the UK, working closely with every institution to create a customised approach that aligns with their career strategy and supports their students’ growth and aspirations!

CONTRIBUTING TO CSR

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAFF

EXPOSURE
TO A NEW GENERATION OF TALENT

SUPPORTING ESG COMMITMENTS

FREE, WITH NO HIDDEN COSTS

ENGENDER SOCIAL MOBILITY

What our CORPORATE partners say.

“It’s been incredible to partner with The Early Careers Foundation based on a shared belief of championing social mobility for young people and that talent and potential – not background – should be what determines their success.

Being a part of their trailblazing programmes has meant that our British Airways colleagues have been able to share their lived experiences and wisdom – supporting the education of their mentees on skills, career paths and more.

We’re looking forward to continuing our work together and seeing what amazing work The Early Careers Foundation will do.”

Sam McGrane, Emerging Talent Partner

British Airways

 

“Being an ECF mentor is an invaluable experience. It’s a fantastic opportunity to help a young person choose the right academic and career path for them. And with the Foundation’s full support throughout the process, we can provide our mentees with even more meaningful guidance”

Sandra Morgan, HR & Talent Partner

Botify

 

Become a CORPORATE Partner.

Our Corporate Partnerships are the driving force behind our programs and help us to achieve our goals. By collaborating with us, you can inspire the next generation of professionals, develop app content, and create employer engagement opportunities. Each partnership is unique and completely free of charge – no hidden costs involved!

We welcome all inquiries and are flexible in our approach to creating a viable partnership that works for your organisation. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing how we can work together to make a difference.

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