Supporting aspirations and unlocking talent

Rise is a UK wide initiative aimed at offering students, aged between 14 to 16 from low socio-economic backgrounds, an opportunity to participate and gain skills in the workplace.

Objective 1.

Unlock
talent

Objective 2.

Nurture & raise
aspirations

Objective 3.

Develop skills &
confidence

Schools

Workshops

Rise is working in partnership with The Talent Foundry to deliver skills workshops to students at schools in areas of low social mobility.

Resources

The tasks and activities used in the workshop are free to download and use. These resources connect curriculum subjects with The Skills Builder Framework and are set within the context of business.

100%

Teachers rated the workshop as excellent

467

Workshops delivered by The Talent Foundry and Rise volunteers to disadvantaged schools across the UK since February 2022

26,143

Students engaged with through workshops since February 2022

The Rise Initiative

Rise brings together employers of all sizes in the UK with the overall aim of improving social mobility by helping young people develop the skills that business needs.

Our Vision

Equipping the hardest to reach young people with the skills they need to succeed in life and work.

Who’s
involved

Rise brings together employers of all sizes in the UK with the overall aim of improving social mobility by helping young people develop the skills that business needs.

Founding firms

Partner firms

“It gave me a new perspective on how to pursue a career.”

Alfie

Student, Bourne End

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Being involved in Rise, you can:

  • Demonstrate your commitment to improving social mobility
  • Make a significant change to the career prospects of young people in the UK
  • Share best practice and learn from other organisations involved
  • Widen the future talent pool

Please note: If you are a teacher, please go to The Talent Foundry to find out if your school is eligible.