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Who is Stand Out for?


The programme is free and open to anyone who is:

  • 18-25 years old
  • Based anywhere in England
  • Unemployed, in part-time or precarious work
  • In the final year of further or higher education, or leaving school, college or university


This programme is specifically designed to be inclusive and open to all. So whether you are from an ethnically or culturally diverse background, are LGB, Trans or Non Binary, identify as working class, or have a disability we will support you and ensure the programme works for you.

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What you’ll get from Stand Out


We connect you with employers, give you access to a coach, match you with a trained mentor for up to a year, and provide a month of structured, live daily online sessions that provide concrete insight into topics such as how recruiters work, how to ace job interviews, presenting yourself for success.


You will join a supportive, welcoming community of experts, employers, coaches, mentors and other young people, all focused on helping you to stand out in the job market.


Sessions can be attended in real time or catch up, including bespoke CV feedback and support on where and how to find job opportunities.


You'll have the opportunity to grow your networks and connect with industry experts and benefit from one-on-one personalised support from a trained mentor for up to 1 year.


Who else has done Stand Out?


We have supported over 500 young people through our employment programmes over the past four years alone, so we know it works!


- 90% completed the programme (because they loved it!)

- 77% gained a job or were in education or training within six months of completing the programme (yay!)

- 97% told us the programme increased their confidence, networks and skills.

What you'll do

The programme is structured with a 4 week block of sessions to support your job hunt, plus up to 12 months of personalised support from a mentor with experience of the world of work.


The sessions that we cover on the programme are wide-ranging and are designed to build your skill set, offer opportunities to grow your current understanding and develop your network. Workshops and sessions focus on topics such as: how to create a CV that stands out, how to build and stay resilient when job hunting, how to use LinkedIn to build your online brand, basic project management skills, and much more.


Alongside the session and workshops, we provide opportunities to connect with industry experts and professionals from a wide range of different sectors. We host careers panels so you can learn about the different jobs available and how to stand out in a crowded recruitment process. 



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Grow your network

Stand Out will match you with a mentor during the first month of the programme, who you’ll meet via video/phone call for one hour, once a month, for a year. Your mentor will provide you with personalised advice and support, helping you develop the skills, confidence, knowledge and networks you need to achieve your goals.


The skills and confidence you will gain will help you in interviews but also in everyday life, when talking to professionals, teachers, parents - even friends. Whatever guidance you need, your mentor has years of experience and expertise they can share.


We know from the mentees we have worked with in the past that as a result of the programme, you will be:

  • More confident
  • Better able to communicate with others
  • More aware of your personal skills and what you can do to improve these
  • More comfortable meeting different professionals
  • More aware of the career options available to you
  • Above all, you will have developed an important relationship that could transform your future.

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Stand Out Community

We build a community that is accessible, engaging and relevant to the world of work and provide intensive wrap-around support through coaching, tutoring and mentoring.


You aren’t alone in your job search. By joining Stand Out you will be part of a welcoming, supportive community of people just like you plus experts from the world of work to support you every step of the way. 

You’ll get your own coach and mentor and be guided by a brilliant staff team, plus you’ll get to meet with a community of professionals and industry experts to help you stand out whilst looking for a job. 

And if you are feeling a bit nervous, you can even bring a friend along with you! 


How do we build the community?

  • Opportunities to engage across different digital platforms in large and small groups
  • We respect everyone as individuals, value different perspectives and give space for everyone to be heard
  • Work with highly skilled professional and industry experts from variety of industries to guide you through your job hunt
  • Networking opportunities within an industry or role that you have a particular interest
  • Online social sessions where you have fun and build friendships

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