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Forvis Mazars in the UK are delighted to announce that they have entered its third year of partnership with IntoUniversity 🎉 In the past two years, the firm's team members have given hands-on support by: 🤝 Volunteering at IntoUniversity centres and its offices 👨👩👧👧 Mentoring young people as they transition to university 🗣 Sharing their professional skills and experiences 🤝 Hosting a Hackathon focused on innovation and sustainability Through these activities, Forvis Mazars has supported 829 students aged 12 -19. Their Chief Operating Officer, Toby Stanbrook highlights the importance of social mobility and showcases how Forvis Mazars is partnering with IntoUniversity to help young people to reach their full potential ⬇ Find out more about the partnership ➡ https://lnkd.in/eN6U2JiS #WeAreForvisMazars #SocialMobility

🌟 Building an Inclusive Student Community, One Samosa at a Time 🌟 At the University of Waterloo's Science and Business Program, we know that true growth happens when everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported. Events like Samosas with Kashif 🍴 remind us that inclusivity starts with simple, meaningful moments—like sharing a snack and a conversation. Thanks to the amazing efforts of the Science and Business Students' Association (UW SBSA), events like this bring us together to celebrate community, connection, and collaboration. Your dedication to creating inclusive spaces with previous events like “Cookies with Kashif”, “Bubble Tea with Kashif”, “Sundaes with Kashif” and now “Samosas with Kashif” speaks to the true student led innovation spirit of our program, ensuring that every student feels a sense of belonging and support. Inclusivity is not just an idea confined to cyberspace; it’s a practice. It’s about making space for everyone, encouraging collaboration, and fostering a sense of belonging in every interaction. Together, we create a vibrant and supportive environment where friendships flourish, ideas ignite, and lasting memories are made. 💬 As we wrap up the semester, let’s carry this spirit of inclusivity into all aspects of our journey—on campus, in our careers, and in our communities. Change is happening, ONE SAMOSA AT A TIME 😊 #OneSamosaAtATime #InclusiveLeadership #FutureOfWork #DiversityAndInclusion #StudentEngagement #CommunityLeadership #InnovationInEducation #STEMLeadership #UniversityOfWaterloo #CareerDevelopment #LeadershipMatters #GlobalImpact #EmpoweringFutureLeaders #LearningWithoutLimits #CollaborationForSuccess #BuildingStrongerCommunities

June is Youth Month in South Africa, a time when we honour the courage, resilience, and potential of our young people. This month is a reminder of the pivotal role that youth play in shaping our future and the boundless possibilities that lie ahead when we empower them. At Let Man Create, we believe that each of us holds a responsibility not only to ourselves but to our communities. We all have the power to become something greater and to help one another succeed. This Youth Month, let's reflect on the significance of our youth and the crucial role we, as entrepreneurs, can play in their journey. Why Youth Month Matters: Youth Month commemorates the Soweto Uprising of June 16, 1976, when thousands of brave young students stood up against apartheid education policies. Their courage reminds us of the importance of education, equality, and the relentless pursuit of a better future. Our Responsibility as Entrepreneurs: Inspire and Mentor: Share your journey, successes, and failures. Show young people that their dreams are achievable. Provide Opportunities: Create internships, apprenticeships, and job opportunities. Investing in the youth is investing in the future. Support Education and Skills Development: Partner with local schools, offer scholarships, or run workshops to equip youth with essential skills. Champion Innovation: Encourage and support young entrepreneurs with innovative ideas. Provide them with the resources and networks they need to thrive. Community Engagement: Be active in your community. Support local youth programs, and listen to their needs and aspirations. Together, we can leave the world a better place than we found it. This Youth Month, let's commit to empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and changemakers. 🌍✨ #TeachAManToFish #LetManCreate #SmallBusinesses #Entrepeneur #SkillsBuilding #Empowerment #Khuleka #Success #succeedtogether #BusinessEmpowerment #UpliftingCommunities #changingthestatusquo #YouthMonth #YouthEmpowerment

"Developing skills and networks! Participating in the Youth Festival was a valuable opportunity to enhance my skills, expand my network, and engage with diverse perspectives. This certificate recognizes my commitment to ongoing learning and growth. #YouthFestival #ProfessionalDevelopment #ParticipationCertificate"

🎯 78% of Duke of Ed Framework users are more likely to participate in future skills development. Many of these skills a young person develops through the Duke of Ed will ignite deeper passions within them, while others harness them for employment and entrepreneurship opportunities. #DukeOfEd #WorldReady #DukeOfEdAus #NewSkill #PersonalDevelopment #SkillBuilding #LearnSomethingNew #LifeSkills #SkillDevelopment #skills #WorldYouthSkillsDay

Great to highlight companies who foster a neurodiverse workforce. It is not just the neurodiverse individuals who benefit, but also the companies benefit from people who have the capacity to think outside the box and frequently offer solutions not readily accessible to neurotypical brains.

The future belongs to the youth, and on #WorldYouthSkills Day, we celebrate the incredible potential young people hold to shape a brighter tomorrow! Today's rapidly evolving world demands a diverse set of skills. From technical expertise to critical thinking and problem-solving, to the power of empathy and collaboration – equipping young minds with the right tools is essential. These skills empower them to not just navigate the complexities of the modern world, but to become architects of positive change. Imagine a world where young people can tackle pressing environmental challenges with innovative solutions. Imagine them creating opportunities for fellow youths. Imagine them fostering peace and understanding across borders. This is the power of investing in youth skills. But how can we achieve this? Education systems need to adapt, equipping students with the knowledge and skills relevant to the ever-changing job market. Governments and organizations must invest in programs that provide young people with access to training and mentorship opportunities. We, as individuals, can empower young people by encouraging their passions and fostering spaces for them to develop their unique talents. What skills are you passionate about developing? Share your experiences or the skills you see as most crucial for the future in the comments below! #WorldYouthSkillsDay #Arizonavtc #Skillsforall #16thJuly2024 #Youthempowerment #Skillsdevelopment

𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦... 𝗔 𝗹𝗼𝘁 🚀 𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗵𝗮𝗱 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 But, there's no expiry date on guidance (A big shout out to Bruna Pellicci and Elliot Dell here 👏)  📈 Unfortunately a whopping 40% plunge in creative GCSEs enrolment. Why? Lack of career awareness The irony? 75% of our young adults are itching to break into the creative industry. This eye-opener comes courtesy of Ravensbourne University London 😮 🤯 And here's the kicker - young black Londoners are twice as likely to be unemployed as their white counterparts. A sobering stat from London Councils on Youth Unemployment 📉 𝗦𝗼, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲'𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗹. 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀. 𝗪𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻? 𝗧𝗼 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗹𝘁'𝘀 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 👉 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 🚀🎨 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘂𝗽 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 - https://lnkd.in/e7PBiH4w Video - Kickstart 2023 mentee cohort . . . . . #mentor #creativecareer #diversity #socialmobility

August Recap: A Month of Growth and Connections August has been an enriching month, filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and grow. - GACC Event: Attending the #GACC2024 event allowed me to engage with #university representatives, fellow #counselors, #bankers, and companies offering value-added services for #students #studyingabroad. My sincere thanks to Jaspreet S. and the GACC team for this invaluable experience. -Career Counseling Workshops: We guided #NEET and #JEE students in achieving their #goals and exploring undergraduate opportunities abroad in #medicine, #engineering, and beyond. -Delhi Trip - A Hat-Trick of University Tours:Visiting Masters' Union , Ashoka University and O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) for the counselors’ #conclave deepened my understanding of their programs and facilitated meaningful connections with principals, fellow #counselors, #education industry stalwarts, and students. I was impressed by the students' #knowledge and #confidence during this conclave. #Networking opens doors to diverse educational #insights and valuable #connections, helping uncover new #opportunities for personal and #professionalgrowth. As a counselor, I always encourage students to focus on #skilldevelopment. Networking aids in developing #softskills, improving #communication, broadening perspectives, and building #confidence. Embrace opportunities to connect and #learn from others to #discover new possibilities. Looking forward to applying these #insights to guide our students at #MétierHunt. Onward and upward!

We are celebrating the power of youth! 🌍✨ On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, let's recognize the incredible potential of young people everywhere. From coding to creative arts, the skills youth develop today are the building blocks of a brighter tomorrow. ITC'S Ye! community and our Youth initiative invest in your growth and watch you create the future today. 🚀🎓 #SkillsForFuture"