Yes Futures

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Really pleased to be sharing some of the work I am doing alongside my colleagues in the Partnerships Directorate, Louise (Lou) Cumberland Msc and Julia Griffin to support young people in accessing coaching via our partnerships work with Yes Futures. Keep your eyes peeled on more updates. #ICFchapter #BoardMember #Coaching #Partnerships

Last week, I completed my training with Yes Futures, and I’m super excited to be starting as a volunteer coach for the Rising Futures Programme! 🎉 Yes Futures empowers young people through coaching, focusing on four key areas: confidence, resilience, communication, and self-belief—essential skills for thriving in today’s world. It was fascinating to gain experience in working with students, given that my coaching background has been primarily with adults. A big shoutout to the Yes Futures team, who were incredibly supportive and knowledgeable throughout the training sessions! 👏 I can’t wait to start working one-to-one with students and supporting them on their journey of growth. If you're interested in making a difference in young people’s lives, I highly recommend checking out Yes Futures! https://lnkd.in/eisxaNka #YesFutures #Coaching #Volunteering #EmpoweringYoungPeople #RisingFutures

It was a privilege to chat with James Partridge last week in his podcast Notes from School. Confidence is something I get asked to help with a lot as a coach at work, but it’s a skill and a practice we can start to build at all ages. I found music helped me hugely with my confidence at school, but there’s many ways to help the next generation build up their confidence. It’s why the work of organisations like Yes Futures is so important - I loved volunteering with them during my coaching training. #confidence #coaching #performance

**Job Opportunity** Programme Delivery Officer This role is a fixed term contract for 3 months. The Programme Delivery Officer will play a key role in ensuring the successful implementation of Yes Futures’ programmes. This hands-on role will involve working closely with schools, students, and volunteers to deliver high-quality outcomes. You will be responsible for supporting the smooth coordination of programme activities, managing relationships with key stakeholders, and maintaining the high standards that Yes Futures is known for. Apply by Friday 28th February at 4pm Find out more about this and other roles here: https://lnkd.in/gbZDpkW

**Job Opportunity** at Yes Futures: Director of Programmes and Product We are looking for a passionate and driven individual who is as ambitious as we are about empowering young people to believe in themselves and discover their personal potential. Initially focused on leading our programme delivery across the South of England, this role will, later in 2025, evolve into a strategic leadership position responsible for developing Yes Futures’ programmes and products. You will play a key role in the organisation’s leadership, working closely with the Deputy CEO to ensure our offerings develop and remain innovative, impactful and aligned with our mission. Apply by Monday 24th February 2025, 10am For more information about this and other roles we're recruiting for right now visit: https://lnkd.in/gbZDpkW

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I’ve just wrapped up the Yes Futures coaching programme with a group of 13 to 17-year-olds, and honestly, it’s been one of the most inspiring things I’ve done. These kids are brilliant. They’re thinking about becoming surgeons, pilots, entrepreneurs, apprentices - you name it. But what really blew me away wasn’t just their big ambitions; it was how seriously they’re thinking about their futures. They’re not just daydreaming about “cool jobs”—they’re asking smart questions like: • What’s the real cost of going to university? • Is student debt worth it? • How much should my parents’ expectations influence my decisions? We set goals together — not vague “I want to be successful” stuff, but actual, solid goals that they can work towards. And watching them connect the dots between what they want and how to get there was seriously impressive. They’re so switched on. At times, their clarity, curiosity, and determination made me feel like I was the one being coached. When I started Litmus, I wanted to do work that mattered — to help people grow and give back in a way that felt real. This has been exactly that. And a solid reminder that the future is in very good hands. Also, shout out to the team at Yes Futures who were absolutely excellent deal with, so professional and you can see how much they cared. I couldn’t recommend the programme, and experience, enough. Get involved!

On Thursday 16th January, a wonderful group of Year 9 students from Stewards Academy visited MKC Training (in partnership with The Royal Engineers) at Brompton Barracks. MKC Training provided students with the opportunity to try out some exciting technology including VR and AR as well as an exciting (and tasty!) chocolate welding activity. They met with lots of different colleagues and had the opportunity to ask them questions about their roles, responsibilities and if they really did enjoy their jobs (all said Yes!). They were then asked to do a group presentation around different learning styles and what they would like to have on offer in their school to help them best learn. They did incredibly well with excellent group collaboration and most finding the confidence to speak in front of the group and share their ideas. The students thoroughly enjoyed this unique experience and are inspired to investigate different careers for their future! A huge thank you to John Dynes EdD and everyone at MKC Training for putting on such a fantastic day for our students.

“I’m never going to give up. If I don’t know how, I’ll find a way.” Maddie shares her experience of coaching on the Rising Futures programme and one student's inspiring reflection.