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Women of the year
Leila Thomas, Urban Synergy’s founder was featured in the News of the World Fabulous magazine as part of their “Women of the Year” article
St Matthew Academy Enterprise Brochure
St Matthew Academy have produced an enterprise brochure. This documents highlights the number and quality of the organisations collaborating with the school and the outstanding work being done there. Urban Synergy are proud to be in this company see P.26. Click here to read the brochure.
Urban Poets at the Urban Music Awards
Urban Synergy mentee Maxine was recently part of a group winning a poetry competition on the “Importance of Success”. Here she writes about the experience of attending the Urban Music Awards as part of the prize winning group
Mentoring and Befriending December News
Click here for the latest issue of In touch, the magazine published by the Mentoring and Befriending Foundation.
Reflections on the Role Model Seminar at Catford High
“As well as being extremely motivational for our students, the evening brought many practical benefits. The small group mentoring sessions helped them to identify the appropriate pathways into their chosen profession. Students who had previously felt negative about preparing for work experience fortnight made contacts that could help make it a life-changing experience.”
“My White Father, My Role Model”
Ayo Osibogun, a supporter of Urban Synergy tells his heart warming story in the September issue of Pride.
Young, Gifted and On Track
Our very own Leila Thomas was recently included in the “Young, gifted and on track” section of the Powerlist 2010
Urban Synergy finalists in Precious Awards
Urban Synergy were selected as finalists in the Best Ethical Business 2009 Precious Awards.
Do you know where your Daughter is?
Coming soon to the Albany Empire following the huge sell out success at the Hackney Empire is “Do you know where your Daughter is?” by Angie Le Mar.
Urban Synergy Mentee speaks at the Woodson Barrow Luncheon
At last year’s Woodson Barrow Luncheon, an Urban Synergy mentee Ibrahim spoke to an audience of present and future role models.
Mentoring and Befriending October Events Roundup
See here for the October edition.