Princela is in Year 11 and joined Urban Synergy’s mentoring programme in the summer of 2022. She was then matched with her mentor, Lydia at the London Stock Exchange Group
Mentoring has been incredibly rewarding
Urban Synergy relies on mentors from our partner companies to help young people with early career insight. Lydia works at the London Stock Exchange Group as a Fixed Income & Multi-Asset Index Product Manager
Young People Dream Big with WTW
We are delighted to announce the launch of the ‘Dream Big’ programme with WTW, a leading global advisory and broking solutions company.
Celebrating our 15 year anniversary
On Monday, December 5th 2022, we celebrated our 15 year Anniversary, hosted by the London Stock Exchange Group
‘I have more motivation to reach my targets’
Mehki Makanjuola from Whitgift School completed a 1-week work experience opportunity at Morgan Stanley.
2022 Powerlist Community Award Winner
On Friday 28th October 2022 Leila Thomas, CEO and Founder of Urban Synergy was awarded the Community Award at the Black Excellence Awards at The Savoy Hotel in London.
Black History Month at UK Power Networks
On the 13th October 2022 we were at the UK Power Networks executive committee meeting for Black History Month!
Goldman Sachs Black History Month Event
On 4th October 2022, Urban Synergy were invited to attend the Goldman Sachs Black History Month event.
Ring the Bell for BHM at London Stock Exchange Group
On 4th October 2022 Urban Synergy had the honour along with some of our e-mentoring alumni to Ring the Bell for Financial Literacy at London Stock Exchange Group!
PwC Careers Insight Day
On 30th September 2022, PwC invited Urban Synergy and 22 students from St Charles Catholic Sixth Form College into their office for a career insights day!
Speed Mentoring with CitiGroup
30 Year 9 Students from Haberdashers Knights’ Academy had a fantastic time at a Delta Capita Insight day!
Delta Capita Insight Day
30 Year 9 Students from Haberdashers Knights’ Academy had a fantastic time at a Delta Capita Insight day!