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Our Champions for Children 2022 campaign will help to offer disadvantaged young people aged 14-16 in London a programme of career coaching and guidance, which will empower them to take positive next steps into education or training in pursuit of secure and fulfilling employment in the future.
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Situation
At age 16, a young person must make decisions about their future that have lasting consequences. Despite this, there is a striking lack of support, which is especially harmful for lower-attaining, disadvantaged young people, who often face a complex transition away from their secondary school. This increases the risk of disadvantaged young people underachieving and missing out on life-changing education and career opportunities, which perpetuates cycles of poverty.
Solution
We will work in partnership with schools, businesses and supporters to offer lower-attaining, disadvantaged young people a two-year programme including: - 6 hours of career coaching with a trained volunteer - the opportunity to speak with a role model in their target sector - 1:1 careers meeting to make a post-16 plan that suits their aspirations and potential - support through GCSE results and course enrolment. Together, we will empower pupils to pursue fulfilling careers and bright futures.

