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Fastlaners June 2019 programme!

By: Wah Au
Added: 29 May 2019

UpRising is a national youth leadership development charity. We are recognised at Government-level as a pioneering charity championing the critical issues surrounding diversity, social mobility and equality. 

Our important work provides routes to leadership and employment for 18 -25 year olds who have talent, but lack opportunity.

Fastlaners is our free, unique employability and personal development programme that is designed to help young people navigate the tricky jobs market and find jobs they love.

Our next programme is on the 25th June and will run till Wednesday 3rd July 2019 (including a 2-day break), based in Birmingham city centre and is a 7-day long Programme . Throughout the programme we will build your employability skills through a series of:

  • Interactive workshops
  • Mock interviews
  • Mentoring sessions
  • Networking events 
  • And more! 

Additionally you will then be offered 3 months worth of mentoring and support to help you follow your dream career path. 

 100% of past participants have reported an increase in confidence

 89% of past participants have secured employment or training within 6 months after this programme. 

A previous participant said about the programme - "A fantastic experience. Amazing for your confidence. If you think you know everything, still give this a go!"

If you would like to express your interest in this programme please send us your details through this link asap as there are limited spaces available: http://uprising.org.uk/apply 

Once your details come through you will be emailed the next steps. 

Please note: 

Each day of the programme will be in an exciting venue based in Birmingham city centre.  We will provide a contribution towards travel each day to the value of £3 per person per day. 

There is no interview to be accepted on the programme.

You must currently be unemployed or working a 0 hour contract/less than 16 hours a week to be eligible for the programme. Although we welcome students you must be in your final year or a graduate so you are actively seeking work or training. 

You must be aged 18 - 25 years old. 

We welcome you doing the programme with friends as long as they fit the same criteria above, and they must sign up separately. 

Any other questions or queries please email the Programme Manager at beth.cooke@uprising.org.uk 

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