So, what does being an Early Careers Programme Manager involve?
I help our clients shape and deliver early career programmes to ensure they’re inclusive and accessible for young people, whilst creating opportunities for employees to develop skills.
In an apprenticeship programme, this means setting up processes that identify the most suitable talent for the role and ensuring candidates learn and grow at every stage. In a mentoring programme, it’s about providing young people with meaningful insights into the industry, helping them build a solid understanding and make informed choices about their future. On a day-to-day basis, this can involve designing and facilitating insights, activities and assessments to introduce young people to opportunities and set them up for success.
What made you want to work for Visionpath?
Through my previous roles, I developed a real passion for social mobility and saw the impact apprenticeships have on opening doors and changing people's career trajectories. I've always enjoyed emerging talent recruitment and supporting candidates to start their careers, but to do this with a focus on diversity and social mobility is an absolute plus!
"Whether or not they secure a role, they walk away with new skills, knowledge and networks that can support them in the future."
What's the best part of your job?
Without a doubt, the most satisfying part of my job is knowing that the work we do has a real long-term impact on the individuals we meet. Whether or not they secure a role at the end of the programme, they walk away with new skills, knowledge and networks that can support them in the future.
Why do you think businesses are mad to miss out on socially diverse talent?
The socially diverse talent pool is full of so many high-potential people – why wouldn't you want to work with them?! They bring ideas, perspectives, and experiences they can draw upon to help businesses grow, develop and better connect with their customers and communities. Plus, in today's market, where employers repeatedly report that graduates often lack essential workplace skills, working with individuals for whom university might never have been a practical option and equipping them with the skills they need to succeed is a no-brainer.
"In today's market, where employers repeatedly report that graduates don't have the skills they need to be work-ready, working with individuals for whom university might never have been a practical option and equipping them with the skills they need to succeed is a no-brainer."
What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
Probably, quite simply, you never have to have it all figured out.
What do you love to do outside of work?
Travelling, escaping to the sunshine, hiking and exploring new countries is (and probably always will be!) my favourite thing.
Here at Visionpath, we do what we do because we want all young people – no matter their background – to start their career on an equal footing. And because we know that, right now, businesses are missing out on a wealth of untapped talent.
Want to find out what Visionpath can do for you? Get in touch.
