On Saturday 25th April Urban Synergy held their Mentors and Cohort Leaders social event, 2 hours bowling before Mentors start the Urban Synergy 12 months 1-2-1 Mentoring Programme
International Women’s Day
On International Women’s Day, Young Ambassador Maxine writes about her mentor Cynthia
Deptford Green Role Model Seminar
Successful people, including the man who became a friend of Michael Jackson and brought the Thriller musical to London’s West End, a former professional footballer, and a young dentist – came to Deptford Green school to share their experiences with the students.
A path to success
We’re often asked about the young people who have been mentored by Urban Synergy and what they are doing now.
Career Jumpstart Project
During summer 2014 Urban Synergy placed 27 young people in work experience at companies including Lloyds Bank, Thomson Reuters, Amosu Robinshaw Solicitors, BPTW Partnership A.A.Tikare & Associates and YSC
Points of Light Award
Urban Synergy founder Leila Thomas is the winner of a The Points of Light award announced by Prime Minister David Cameron.
Downing Street visit
On Friday 31st October, Urban Synergy volunteers, mentors and mentees were invited for a tour of 10 Downing Street
Silimanjaro Fundraiser
Urban Synergy Trustee Eddie Nestor will be climbing Africa’s highest peak Kilmanjaro to raise money for charity #Silimanjaro
University of Cambridge visit
On Wednesday 29th October, Urban Synergy took a group of young people to visit University of Cambridge
Role Model seminar at Gordonbrock
Urban Synergy Professional Role Models and volunteers visited Gordonbrock Primary School in Brockley to engage with an audience of 75 students aged 10/11years of age.
Role Model seminar at Eliot Bank
Urban Synergy Professional Role Models and volunteers visited Eliot Bank Primary School in Sydenham to engage with an audience of 60 students aged 10/11years of age
Summer Events 2014
During the summer months, Urban Synergy runs a series of Life Enrichment Programme of events for our mentees