Social Mobility Business Partnership

If you’re in sixth form, I couldn’t recommend Social Mobility Business Partnership enough! A huge eye opener for me when I was in year 13, passionate about law but without a clue how to get started with no family or connections in the “corporate” world. I’ll never forget a group of wide eyed kids wondering round the likes of American Express’ legal department, negotiating at BBC Studios or debating with lawyers from Dentons. SMBP did wonders for my confidence, as well as their fabulous mentoring program reminding me constantly that you can do anything regardless of where you come from. #workexpierence #socialmobility #mentoring #bridgethegap

Thank you to the Social Mobility Business Partnership for organising the Public Speaking and Presentation Skills masterclass and for all who attended! It was a joy to deliver and interact with motivated and ambitious students and alumni of the SMBP. Presenting and public speaking is so common in the corporate world and yet, we hardly take the time to work on those skills deliberately, even though there is so much to perfect and adapt in the current world of online and hybrid meetings. It’s lovely to see students taking on their #professionaldevelopment so early in their careers! Looking forward to more opportunities to collaborate with the SMBP in the new year!

Our Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Alumni Masterclass is taking place Wednesday 18th Dec at 4pm! 📣 Learn essential techniques for effective communication, including how to structure your speech, engage your listeners, and handle nerves. Discover practical strategies to improve your stage presence and make lasting impressions, whether you’re addressing a small team or a large crowd. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your public speaking skills and communicate with impact! To register your place for this exclusive webinar, please visit the Career Support section of your SMBP App and navigate to SMBP Alumni Webinars under the Live Opportunities area. Please note that this webinar is exclusive for SMBP Alumni - those who have already attended an SMBP programme! The session will be hosted by Ana Kalinina, Director of Marketing at Barbri. Anastasia (Ana) Kalinina is a marketing professional working for a global legal education company, BARBRI Global. She has over 7 years of experience supporting young legal professionals in their educational and career pursuits. Before BARBRI, she headed the European Law Students Association and has been part of its International Trainer’s Pool (ITP) since 2018, delivering soft skill training to local and national chapters of the organisation.

🤌 Simply Lovely As as avid Formula 1 fan, the chance to take part in "The Next Grand Prix" was an exciting challenge. The task? Plan and pitch the Argentinian GP in a matter of hours. 🛞 Pressure... What pressure? The team and I went full throttle and proposed an Argentinian Grand Prix in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires. Colapinto, steaks, and high-speed corners, what's not to love? Working with a great team made this experience one to remember. We came up with a bid, tackled tight deadlines, and pitched to a panel of industry experts, all whilst having a good bit of fun. I was glad to make it to the finals, but the life of an apprentice doesn’t stop for pit stops, and my work commitments meant I couldn’t make it. Nonetheless, the skills I developed are skills pivotal to success within consultancy, whether I'm liaising with stakeholders or presenting ideas to clients, the lessons from such an opportunity have been invaluable and motivating. Big thanks to Formula 1 & Social Mobility Business Partnership, for making this happen. Buenos Aires isn't on the calendar (yet), but I'm proud of what we pulled off! Now, if Formula 1 ever needs a Management Consultant Apprentice (or maybe just someone to bring back the Dutch grand prix), you know where to find me. Allahumabarik... #Formula1 #PwC #Consulting #LinkedInWarrior

We're thrilled to see the highlights from the SMBP x Formula 1 The Next Grand Prix Workshop, where students took on the challenge of creating their own fictional bid for a new Formula One World Championship location! 🏎️ 🏁 As part of this unique initiative between SMBP & F1, students gained hands-on experience, working in teams and taking on different roles to showcase their talent, creativity, and teamwork to pitch their bid to experts at F1 and host law firms. Many thanks to A&O Shearman, Clifford Chance, Hogan Lovells and Travers Smith for your support in making this possible! Well done to everyone who took part, and congratulations to the final winners 🌟👏

SMBP Wrapped 2024 is here! 🎉 Let’s reflect on an incredible year together. We empowered over 1,000 students with valuable work insight opportunities and teamed up with more than 200 businesses across 38 SMBP Clusters. What an amazing journey it’s been! 💪🌟 Our full 2024 Impact Report will be dropping in January with even more impressive statistics and inspiring testimonials. More information coming soon! ⏳ #SMBP #socialmobilitybusinesspartnership #SMBP2024 #SMBPWISE #ukcharity #socialmobility #workexperience #ukstudent #businessstudent #financestudent #lawstudent #finance #WorkInsight #business #law #SocialMobilityUK #SMBPImpact #CharityMatters #UnlockingPotential #studentopportunities #2024wrapped

Following delivery of our 2024 Programme, our first alumni webinar is taking place at 4pm tomorrow! 🎉 Unlock the secrets to crafting a CV and cover letter that stands out! Join our masterclass to learn insider tips and strategies to land your dream job. To register your place for this exclusive webinar, please visit the Career Support section of your SMBP App and navigate to SMBP Alumni Webinars under the Live Opportunities area. Please note that this webinar is exclusive for SMBP Alumni - those who have already attended an SMBP programme! The session will be hosted by Charlotte Edwards, Early Careers Lead at Lockton. Charlotte graduated with a degree in Geography from the University of Birmingham, and has spent the past 15 years working within the Early Careers and education sector. She started her career as a secondary school Geography teacher as part of the Teach First Leadership Development Programme, from there she also managed the Bronze, Silver, and Gold Duke of Edinburgh award. Since then, Charlotte has worked for PwC, EY & McKinsey, and is now the Early Careers Lead at Lockton. Throughout her career, she has been fortunate enough to work overseas for 8 years in the following countries: United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain & Netherlands. In her spare time, Charlotte is passionate about sports, having recently just completed a half marathon for Lockton Charitable Association, and volunteering with young people.

On Thursday last week, Collins Aerospace in Plymouth, UK, had the pleasure of hosting students from the Social Mobility Business Partnership programme for their Work Insight and Skills Experience week!   The students immersed themselves in a dynamic business challenge, where they pitched innovative product ideas supported by financial calculations and market research. They even had the chance to engage with our TERPROM simulator! The presentations were truly impressive, and it’s clear that Plymouth is nurturing brilliant young talent for the future.   We received incredibly positive feedback from the students, who seemed to thoroughly enjoy their experience. You can see a small feature of their experience here: https://lnkd.in/dC7AyEqZ   A heartfelt thank you to everyone who helped make the day possible and engaging: ⭐ Special thanks to our Pricing Manager Katie Gunton for designing the financial aspect of the challenge. ⭐ Jack Harris for running the TERPROM demonstrator. ⭐ Matthew Hurley for his insightful EH&S talk. ⭐ April Stevens for her Early Careers presentation and support. ⭐ Ben Knight for co-hosting the students. ⭐And to our amazing facilitators Rob Williams, Yasmin Deer, Finn Fitzgerald McShane, Toby Alexander, and George Gurry. ⭐Last but not least, our fantastic investor panel— Angie Chan, Ella Thurston, and Liam Arrowsmith —for sharing their expertise!   Additionally, a massive shoutout to the EH&S, HR, Catering, Security, Early Careers, and Service Delivery teams for their invaluable support. Together, we’re shaping the next generation of professionals! ✈️ #CollinsAerospace #WorkExperience #SMBP Isla Steele

We had a very successful and interactive day at the Royal Devon University Hospital Foundation Trust today hosting students from the Social Mobility Business Partnership. Barry Matthews Social Mobility Business Partnership

Today, we are pleased to host several students from low-income families as part of the Social Mobility Business Partnership (SMBP) programme in-conjunction with Foot Anstey This is Supacat's opportunity to demonstrate a plethora of career opportunities to the next generation of aspiring students and show that anything is in reach, if one has the confidence and the will to go for it! ⭐️🏆 To find out more please read our blog: https://ow.ly/jYSr50TRpfb #SMBP