JP Morgan invest in young people across Hertfordshire
It's to help them prepare for their future careers
JP Morgan are investing in young people across Hertfordshire to help them prepare for their future careers.
With support from the national body for careers education, The Careers & Enterprise Company, and JP Morgan, the new project is supporting young people on free school meals who are disengaged from their studies to help them prepare for their future careers.
The project will see students matched with a mentor who, over two and a half years, supporting them to understand their full potential, access information and experiences from employers and colleges to transition into the best next step.
Gareth Dace, leads the Hertfordshire Careers Hub who are co-ordinating the project: “The programme will allow participating students to gain a greater awareness of the many opportunities available to them in Hertfordshire whilst ensuring that are aware of all post-16 options. Removing barriers for disadvantaged students remains a key strategic objective for the Hertfordshire Careers Hub and we look forward to delivering this programme.”
He added: “We are delighted to be able to deliver this programme in Hertfordshire and support young people who otherwise would not have access to this type of guidance."
Stephanie Mestrallet, Head of UK Philanthropy at JPMorgan Chase, said: “Quality and timely careers information, advice and guidance is critical to helping young people fulfil their potential and succeed in future careers. With the rapid proliferation of technology, the world of work is transforming at an incredibly high pace, and young people from low-income backgrounds need extra support to clear pathways to good jobs. We are delighted to be supporting The Careers & Enterprise Company to provide intensive support to over a thousand young people over the next two years and to build the evidence for what works in supporting effective transitions to the future job market.”
You can find more help and career advice on the Hertfordshire Opportunities Portal.