upReach

upReach

Higher Education

London, London 28,184 followers

Award-winning social mobility charity supporting undergraduates from less-advantaged backgrounds to secure top jobs.

About us

upReach is an award-winning social mobility charity driven by a vision of a society in which everybody has an equal opportunity to realise their full career potential, regardless of social background. Founded in 2012, we support over 3,000 students to access and sustain top graduate jobs each year. upReach delivers a programme of 1-to-1 career coaching to undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Working in close partnership with leading employers and universities, we support 3,000 students from across the UK to discover a variety of career options, and develop the vital employability skills, networks and experiences needed to succeed in their chosen career and beyond. In recognition of our dedication to supporting social mobility in the UK, upReach was awarded a prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for “Promoting Opportunity” in 2021, and was declared “Medium-Sized Charity of the Year” at the Third Sector Awards 2022. Find us - upReach.org.uk | Follow us - @up_Reach | Contact us - team@upreach.org.uk

Website
http://upReach.org.uk
Industry
Higher Education
Company size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
London, London
Type
Nonprofit
Founded
2012
Specialties
Improving social mobility, Developing graduate employability, Diversifying recruitment, Extending widening participation initiatives, and Improving equality of opportunity

Locations

  • Primary

    CAN Mezzanine, Borough

    7-14 Great Dover Street

    London, London SE1 4YR, GB

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Employees at upReach

Updates

  • Every career-orientated student is now evaluating their 2024 and mapping out how they want their 2025 to look like. Let’s see how an average upReach Associate’s 2024 might have looked like: A Financial Times Event with Wes Streeting MP, Careers Festivals, employability workshops, Tech500 Bootcamp, a paid internship💼, Insight Days, CV development sessions, interviews, offers, travelling for career events fully compensated, assessment centres, Sector Academies, mock assessment days, Student Social Mobility Awards at the Mansion House 🏆, a networking evening at the National Portrait Gallery 🖌️, interview prep and pizza nights🍕, springboard launch events… And the good thing is, the list can keep going. For those who are not upReach Associates yet, your 2025 can look like this too. Ready to level up? Join thousands of students building their future through our programmes. Applications are open now: upReach.org.uk/apply-now #2024 #Wrapped #Success #Career

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  • Young adults from higher professional backgrounds are 4 times more likely to be in a higher professional occupation (32%) than those from lower working class backgrounds (7%)* This holiday season, you can help us level the playing field. Give a university student from a lower socio-economic background a Christmas gift 🎁 Your support will enable us to provide free, life-changing career support and transform social mobility. Donate now to help us continue our vital free career support: https://lnkd.in/dyC3Avk8 *State of the Nation Report 2024: https://lnkd.in/d7fgVkM8

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  • Recently, we teamed up with Microsoft to host an incredible all-day event for our Tech500 Associates in Manchester! The day was packed with exciting opportunities, including: 🎤  Speaker sessions where Associates gained insights into Microsoft’s latest tools, technologies, and their pivotal role in the evolving world of AI. 🗣️  A panel discussion hosted by Microsoft employees where they shared their career journeys, offered practical advice, and discussed the skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. 🤝  Networking opportunities with a diverse group of Microsoft volunteers and fellow Associates. 🎮  A hands-on GitHub game coding challenge, where Associates collaborated, showcased their creativity, and presented their ideas to the group. If you’re interested in attending future events like this or learning more about how upReach can support your career aspirations, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gwifRjf A huge thank you to Microsoft for their incredible support and to our Associates for their energy and enthusiasm throughout the day! 

  • 🚀 First-Year Students: Ready to Kickstart Your Commercial Law Career? Join our Law Springboard Programme, exclusively sponsored by Slaughter and May! 🌟 What’s in it for you? ✔️ 1-to-1 CV and application support ✔️ Exclusive work experience and mentoring with a leading, full service international law firm ✔️ Access to legal insight events – all for FREE! 💼 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to get ahead in your law career. Places are limited, so act fast! 🗓️ Deadline: 31st January 2025 📲 Head to the upReach website, complete a quick application, and choose ‘Law’ as your career stream: https://lnkd.in/gwifRjf ⏳ Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis – you’ll hear from us in January with the next steps. Got questions? Drop us a DM or send us an email: team@upReach.org.uk Your future in law starts here! ⚖️ #CommercialLaw #LawCareers #FirstYearStudents #UniversityLife #CareerSupport #SlaughterAndMay #FutureLawyers #LawSchool #LegalCareers

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    We are thrilled to announce that Professor Dame nancy Rothwell, the Rt Hon John Glen MP, and Reggie Nelson have joined upReach as our newest Patrons. 🎉 All three have proven to be dedicated advocates for social mobility throughout their careers, and their passion for breaking down barriers and empowering students is truly inspiring. Together with our current Patron Baroness Helena Kennedy KC, we’ll work towards our mission of transforming social mobility and striving towards a society where potential is not limited by one’s background. #upReachPatrons #SocialMobility

  • 🏆 A Week of Triple Recognition! We're thrilled to share that upReach has been awarded three prestigious awards in a single week, celebrating our impactful partnerships with the University of Exeter, Bank of America, and iQ Student Accommodation. From NEON's 'Widening Access Initiative Award', to The Banker's 'Banking in the Community Award' and Property Week's 'Social Impact Initiative' prize, these awards highlight our commitment to transforming social mobility and creating equal opportunities for undergraduates from lower socio-economic backgrounds. Together, we're building a more inclusive future, one opportunity at a time. 💡 Want to learn more about our mission and how you can get involved? Visit upReach.org.uk to connect with our partnerships team Read our piece: https://lnkd.in/ey-XKR7b #SocialMobility #Inclusion #CareerSupport #SocialImpact

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    Having a social mobility community at your university & getting free career support? Our University of Liverpool Rise Cohort have it! 🎯 Liverpool University supports 60 students onto our Rise Programme, where we support undergraduates to discover a variety of career options and develop their employability skills. In our Welcome Event this year, our new Associates had the chance to get to know us, the programme and each other. We began with a presentation of upReach support and opportunties, followed by a panel of the wonderful current Associates Carliece Heenan and Nish, where new Associates asked questions about their upReach experience. Then we had a Networking Bingo session to help our lovely new cohort get to know each other better! We’re incredibly grateful for the Careers Team at University of Liverpool (Careers & Employability, University of Liverpool) supporting us on this evening, with particular thanks to Richard Finch and Ellie Roberts-Vick for organising! upReach’s Rise programme is available to eligible students who attend our partner universities across the UK, or who participate in one of our sponsored programmes, which are funded by individuals or other donors. If you or someone you know could benefit from the support we offer at upReach, visit our website to learn more: https://upreach.org.uk/ #UniversityofLiverpool #CareerSupport #SocialMobility

  • Recently, Baringa hosted 28 upReach Associates for an exciting Insight Day at their London office! 🏢 The event offered an insightful and interactive opportunity to experience work at the global consulting firm, including: 💼 A welcome from partner Matt Jones, sharing Baringa’s history and his career journey from Engineering to Government Consulting. 🌟 A Consulting Skills Challenge, Mock Case Study, and valuable tips for acing Baringa’s application process. 🤝 Presentations and networking sessions with Baringa Analysts and Consultants, including upReach Alumna Jemima Pople, who shared insights into their projects and career paths. In-person experiences like this are crucial for supporting students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds to break into consulting. We’d like to say a big thank you to Amy Mahon and Georgia Chapman for making this day possible, as well as Ben Wootton, James Barr, Joe Lorenzo, Charlotte Moberly, Henrike Klouvi Nana, Tom Childs, and Aliza Cookson for volunteering at the event! ✨ Want to attend future Insight Days and access our exclusive programme of 1-1 careers support? Visit the upReach website to apply: https://upreach.org.uk/

  • Ambitious university students - it’s time for you to give yourself a Christmas gift. A gift that your future self will thank you for 🎁 Take two minutes to complete our application form for our free career support to gain access to: 📌 1-to-1 career support 📌 Insight Days at top UK firms 📌 Mock interviews & assessment centres  📌 Exclusive work experience opportunities 📌 Paid internships 📌 CV & Application reviews 📌 Industry mentoring Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gwifRjf #CareerSupport #CareerAdvice #Coaching #UniStudents

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    We're thrilled to introduce our new partners: Adaptive 🤝 Together, through our professional mentoring partnership, we're on a mission to support ambitious undergraduates from low income backgrounds to enter the world of financial technology. Riko Eksteen, Head of Academy at Adaptive, commented: "At Adaptive, we take our role when it comes to social responsibility seriously. Through our Early Careers Programme, we have long championed career starters from non-traditional backgrounds, and it has been wonderful to see how it has enriched our company. We are delighted to partner with upReach, who share our vision of providing equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of their social background, and believe that through mentoring and other initiatives we can work together to transform the financial technology space." #SocialMobility #Partnership

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