Fastlaners Employability Programme - Birmingham

Overview

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 16-25 year olds who have talent, but lack opportunity.

Fastlaners is our free, unique employability and personal development programme designed to equip 18- 25 year olds with the tools to get into meaningful employment. The 5 or 8 day programme takes place 3 times a year in London and Birmingham. The programme is delivered by a mixture of UpRising staff and external professionals from a variety of business organisations. 

Our second programme starts in June 2018, happening in both regions.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 6 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. 

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: 

We will provide a contribution towards travel each day to the value of £3 per person per day. 

The next programmes start on Monday 25th June 2018. 

You must currently be unemployed or working a 0 hour contract/working 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. 

Any other questions or queries please email:

Birmingham - Programme Manager at [email protected]