Implementation:

The events involve networking, panel sessions, thought-provoking activities and speed-mentoring, and we have hosted events in retail-tech, finance and legal, manufacturing and more.

We invite local schools and colleges to take part in this completely free opportunity to give them a chance to speak with professionals and inspire them with their own career paths. Many young people leave with entirely new career aspirations and the motivation to succeed in something different, such as a career they never knew existed. It also gives business leaders the opportunity to speak to and connect with the future workforce, which they would not usually have the opportunity to do.

Unloc’s Managing Director Hayden Taylor said:

Events like our Changemaker Moments Days are exactly why we formed the Unloc Changemaker Alliance in the first place, bringing together business leaders from across industry to meet and connect directly with young people. To have this direct line of access to hear from industry leaders, gain insight and hear their lived experience is so valuable and inspiring.

In return, professionals get to engage with young changemakers just starting out on their own career journey, to share in their enthusiasm and vision for the world and the industry as they imagine it – a whole new generation of professionals just waiting to emerge and share their talents.

Clients who have so far been involved include:

Microsoft, Linklaters, Barclays, Natwest, Vocalink, Mastercard, Tesco, M&S and Birdlife.

Impact:

Business Leader Feedback

‘The future is bright. The young ones in attendance showed that the next generation have a bright future.’

‘A reminder of just how impactful Unloc is on young people and that corporates definitely see the opportunity they have in supporting them.

‘Realising the impact you can have by simply sharing your personal experiences & offering positive reinforcement to help the young students (have the confidence to) embrace their ‘silent’ ambitions and unlock their full potential ‘

‘I was really surprised at the social skills of the new generation and their certainty about what they want to do. Not only do they know their destination, but the steps that will get them there and also their ‘why’. Exciting for business owners looking to hire the next generation.’