30 Year 9 Students from Haberdashers Knights’ Academy had a fantastic time at a Delta Capita Insight day!
‘Now I feel more confident!’
Samuel joined our e-mentoring programme at the beginning of 2022 and recently completed summer work experience at Credit Suisse!
Fundraising Through Fitness
Mike Goodbody from Citi Bank began supporting Urban Synergy in January 2022. Since then he has smashed his fundraising target, having reached £10,338!
From Exams Impacted by the Pandemic to Being Published by the Royal United Services Institute
Like many, Ava had concerns about what her future would look like following the impact the pandemic had on her education.
It’s Game on for Diversity and Young People
It’s game on for diversity and young people as Urban Synergy joins forces with Sony Interactive Entertainment! Youth empowerment activities offered to redress black underrepresentation in the gaming industry.
How Work Experience Changes Lives, Not Just Careers
Work experience doesn’t just give young people an insight into the working world. It also enables them to experience new things in life that many of us can take for granted.
How Mentoring Enabled Youri to Gain Experience in Law and Achieve His Career Goals
We sat down with Youri Stewart, Urban Synergy Alumni and Legal Assistant for the Residential Development Sales department for Winckworth Sherwood LLP.
How a Work Experience Opportunity can Transform a Young Person’s Career
National Careers week is a celebration of careers guidance and education. Last year Ryan completed our DREAM programme with Dynamic Planner, the UK’s leading risk-based financial planning system.
National Apprenticeship Week 2022: Ethan at Salesforce
Ethan joined the Urban Synergy e-Mentoring programme at the beginning of 2021 looking for direction and support with his career paths. Through Urban Synergy, Ethan secured a work experience placement at Salesforce, the leading CRM technology company, where he has made a great start on his apprenticeship.
Nadia’s Success Story
Nadia joined the Urban Synergy mentoring programme in the summer of 2021 after coming across a leaflet for a scholarship at Motability Operations in partnership with Urban Synergy.
Harry’s Success Story – One Hand, One Dream
My dream is to become the first one handed jockey. I want to make history and inspire not just people like me but everyone to get out there, try hard and fight for whatever their dreams may be and to never give up!
Leila Thomas Listed in Top 10 UK Black Role Models
Urban Synergy CEO and Founder Leila Thomas placed on the EMpower Top 10 UK Black Role Models list, presented by Google.