Discover how 30 students from St. Charles Catholic Sixth Form College embarked on an inspiring journey as they visited the Salesforce offices for a Tech Insight Day.
Speed Mentoring and Mock Interview Session Empowers Young Minds
We recently hosted a speed mentoring and mock interview session at St Ursula’s Convent School, empowering young minds with valuable insights and advice from industry professionals.
Tech Unconference 2023: Unlocking Social Mobility Through the Power of Technology
Discover the power of technology in driving social mobility. Dive into our recap of the LSEG Tech Unconference 2023, where Leila Thomas, CEO of Urban Synergy, highlights the crucial role of technology in fostering an inclusive society
Urban Synergy CEO Leila Thomas Speaks at Social Mobility in the Workplace Conference
Our CEO, Leila Thomas, shared her insights on socio-economic diversity in workplaces at the recent “Social Mobility in the Workplace” Conference hosted by Westminster Insight.
Unveiling the World of A.I. and Beyond: Prendergast Sixth Form Students’ Eye-Opening Trip to PwC
Discover how students from Prendergast Sixth Form gained a profound insight into the world of A.I. and more through an inspiring trip to the PwC offices.
Four of Our Mentees Honoured with Prestigious Jack Petchey Award
Urban synergy mentees receive the Jack Petchey Award for their dedication and commitment to making a positive impact.
Inspiring Lunch & Learn with volunteers of FTSE Russell
We recently hosted an inspiring Lunch & Learn event at LSEG, where dedicated volunteers from FTSE Russell came together to explore rewarding volunteering and mentoring opportunities.
Corporate Insight Day at Delta Capita
Urban Synergy and Delta Capita joined forces to host a Corporate Insight Day at Delta Capita’s offices in Canary Wharf. The event offered 30 students from Christ the King a valuable glimpse into the corporate world and provided them with opportunities for growth.
Corporate Insight Day at BlackRock: A Day of Career Exploration and Inspiration
30 students from Prendergast School explored exciting career prospects within the corporate world at BlackRock’s Corporate Insight Day.
Students inspired by Google’s YouTube team
Urban Synergy delivered another Speed Mentoring event on 22nd June 2023 which featured volunteers from YouTube volunteering as part of their ‘YouServe’ volunteering day.
Joining the programme meant I could build on my skills and gain access to resources and opportunities
Hear from Ha Linh about her journey from our e-mentoring programme to becoming a business analyst apprentice at M&G.
Social Mobility Day: The stark reality is that not all paths are equal
Hear Mike Mutawe, Urban Synergy’s Social Media Officer, personal story in his guest blog for Social Mobility Day.