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We’re proud of the work we do with our rail partners - find out more about our feature in RSSB's 2025 Sustainable Rail Progress report and our recent publication in November's issue of Rail Professional Magazine.

We've hit a huge cycling milestone - raising a quarter of a million pounds. Find out more about our journeys and pedalling here.

Our Chief Executive, Jenni Anderson, recently spoke on a panel at FOOTPRINT+ on the future of the construction sector, focusing on diversity, inclusion and sustainability.

Learn more about our partnership with Reds10 and how the Construction T Level will enhance career choices and opportunities for young people in underserved areas.

Find out what made our partnership with A&O Shearman so unique, and how we had meaningful impact on young people in Liverpool.

Our new 'Bridge to Nursing' programme is designed to tackle local health inequities and build a pipeline of nurses who reflect the communities they serve.

Dave Wood from Morgan Sindall Construction explains why he's been taking on tough fundraising challenges in aid of The Talent Foundry since 2022.

We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to succeed and thrive, irrespective of their background

Dell Technologies employees and partners are taking on Everest Base Camp this month in support of TTF

Morgan Sindall Construction and Willmott Dixon endorse sixth annual cycle ride for TTF

All young people should have equity of information, opportunity and experiences to help them make choices about their futures

Young women explore rail engineering careers on International Women in Engineering Day

Throughout June, we are supporting KPMG UK and The Careers & Enterprise Company deliver cross-sector modern work experience pilots

Together we will work with schools to deliver experiences that raise aspirations

The Talent Foundry, KPMG UK and The Careers & Enterprise Company are collaborating on a new approach for work experience

New report highlights the power of industry volunteers in education for Volunteers' Week

Our CEO, Jenni Anderson outlines what hybrid means to TTF

130 students and one unforgettable day made possible by the incredible support of M&G plc volunteers

New Barclays LifeSkills report highlights power of collaboration to build skills for growth

A collaboration between RSSB, Network Rail and The Talent Foundry receives industry recognition

Run the 2026 TCS London Marathon for us!

Facilitate Now! is a behind-the-scenes look into STEM careers

Did the TTF team know what they wanted to do at 14? (Spoiler... none of us knew the jobs we do existed)

Students from Outwood Academy Acklam joined the Mayor of Middlesbrough at the event in January

Our volunteers are helping young people dream big during National Careers Week 2025

TTF partner, Dell Technologies is inviting teams to join its annual management challenge in Wales

The JEEP highlights apprenticeship pathways and encourages students to think big about STEM

M&G plc-funded programme inspires Rochdale students for a second year

Bridge participant, Trey, tells us about his growth on the Bridge to M&G pre-apprenticeship programme

Two students tell their story on how the Skills for Life experience in Rochdale has changed their perspective on school and work

Join our team riding from Prague to Munich in 2025

Launched in 2013, the partnership is shared commitment to improving social mobility

Supporting skills development and employability through our enterprising workshops.

CEO, Jenni Anderson, outlines how the TTF vision is being realised through its purposeful partnerships

Inspire US student, Manel, shared her future plans with guests at the House of Lords annual reception

Powering Potential alumnus, Tyreece tells a packed House of Lords how much he loves working in tech

Watch now! Our new showreel was premiered at our House of Lords annual reception

Our pre-apprenticeship programme bridges the gap between education and employment

Enhancing core employability skills for young people in Liverpool

Cardiff students have developed their workplace skills through the Opening Doors to Opportunities initiative with KPMG

The Talent Foundry publishes annual review of its impact and development opportunities for young people

Penny Shakespeare, Educator at Forest Oak School gives her perspective of the benefits of a TTF workshop for her students

Caiden tells us what he's learnt from the programme and how he thinks it will help his future career

Bridge alumnus, Alexandra tells her construction apprenticeship story

Young people in Blackpool will have even more opportunities to find what they're great at and learn new skills

M&G plc host cyber masterclass in Stirling

New partnerships will give underserved young people insight into an exciting marketing career

Students in Glasgow had the rare opportunity to visit two partners' offices in one day.

Support our Christmas appeal with a £27 gift to help young people

Year 13 students took their campaigning skills to the US this October

Schools Week OpEd with Kavya, sixth form student, Preston Manor High School

Championing opportunities for young people who are care experienced in Coventry with Severn Trent

17 students fly to Washington today after winning our social action campaign competition

Supporters from the construction industry raise funds for young people at annual awards

Our work is recognised at national charity awards

We're joining forces to develop and deliver a new career readiness programme

Students, Rahnel and Earlgi, tell us about their summer internship with the technology company, Hook

UK's leading construction companies and the Department for Education on board for our cross-country bike challenge

As the Top 10 teams head to London for the Inspire US Finalist Forum, let's take a minute to meet some of the teams and their campaigns

Four schools take part in employability partnership between The Talent Foundry and Logicor

The Talent Foundry team is shortlisted in three prestigious national awards for its work with young people

10 student teams will head to London present their social action campaigns

New student training programme from the Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) and The Talent Foundry

For Volunteers' Week, we speak to Shell Watson who has been supporting students in Middlesbrough

Three Rise volunteers share their experiences of the programme for Volunteers' Week

On day three of Volunteers’ Week we speak to our volunteers from Network Rail

Barclays LifeSkills volunteer, Stephen, tells us his story.

Grant Speed has been volunteering with The Talent Foundry’s Bridge programmes since 2021.

Tees Valley Combined Authority and The Talent Foundry new programme in Teesside

Our Opening Doors to Opportunities programme with KPMG supports students to build numeracy and employability skills

This year's awards celebration will be supporting young people to think big about their futures

Our new Bridge programme relaunches with Mace Group in London

Dell Technologies is inspiring young people to think big about their futures

Middlesbrough students more confident about their future following the M&G plc funded programme

The Centre for National Training and Research Excellence in Understanding Behaviour is seeking applications for its four-year studentship programme.

Construction industry raises £40k in 178-Mile, 3-nation challenge

M&G plc and The Talent Foundry take Skills for Life to Rochdale

Inspire US 2024 is open for students to register their campaign teams

For National Careers Week we're profiling our new Bridge to Tech programme

British Esports host final Powering Potential workshop in Sunderland

Introducing our intensive connection programmes delivered in 2022-2023

In 2022-23 our supporters volunteered, cycled and raised funds to support young people to develop their skills

What we did in 2022-23 to build skills and offer career insights through our industry partners

We share highlights from our industry-backed programmes we delivered to students in 2022-2023

Industry partnerships and connections deliver brighter futures for over 45,000 young people

For #NAW2024 we spoke to one of our Bridge students as they receive the results of their apprenticeship application

We speak to colleague, Maria about her apprenticeship experience for #NAW2024

#NAW2024 Top skills gained to support apprenticeship applications

#NAW2024 PwC Pathway to Flying Start for Accounting and Technology apprenticeships

#NAW2024 Bridge to M&G plc apprenticeship preparation

Supporting employers to drive momentum into the recruitment of apprentices

Our 2024 programmes for talented young people across the UK are open for bookings

Thank you to everyone who has supported young people develop their skills and confidence this year

Social mobility organisations come together to respond to consultation

The social mobility programme co-founded by ICAEW aims to reach 50,000 young people in the next year

Catherine Murphy joins The Talent Foundry Board of Trustees

The Talent Foundry CEO to step down after 15 years of leadership; Deputy CEO appointed as successor

150 guests from industry, education and civil society attend The Talent Foundry's annual reception

Barclays LifeSkills speaks to Jenni Anderson about advice for students as they think about their next steps

On its 10-year anniversary, Barclays LifeSkills launches a new strategy to support underserved communities and tackle socio-economic inclusion

We are delighted that The Talent Foundry has been shortlisted for three national awards this year

This World Mental Health Day we share our opportunities for young people to develop their skills and confidence through our Intensive Connections programmes

Sam shares his story for Social Mobility Day

KPMG and TTF launch new social mobility campaign

Our volunteers tell us why they love supporting young people to discover their talents

Skills For Life with M&G plc sparks imagination in young people

Premier Partners announced for the challenge in September

Students and TTF team share their WEX stories

Nearly half of young people say they do not feel confident speaking about themselves in a job interview

Dell Technologies support young people develop skills in Tees Valley

Students build their Skills for Life with M&G plc

30 riders to cycle from Vienna to Budapest for The Talent Foundry

National Careers Week: Showcasing SAS UK and data analysis careers

Our team's favourite reads

New partnership with Royal Society of Chemistry launched today

Apprenticeship opportunities available for young people interested in a nursing career

"Believe in yourself" says one former Bridge student about her experience

This #NAW2023, hear from members of The Talent Foundry undertaking an apprenticeship

"The best decision I ever made!" says former Bridge student

Track to the future helps students consider opportunities within rail

Our Bridge pre-apprenticeship workshops can help you secure your dream job

The Talent Foundry announced as Flywheel IT Services' Charity of the Year 2023.

A bursary has been set up in memory of former Monmouth School student

Watch the highlights from our 2022 cycling challenge

The Talent Foundry's annual report highlights the importance of connections between employers and young people to maximise talent

Partnership with international savings and investments business M&G plc and Middlesbrough Council to give students opportunities to prepare them for the world of work.

Thank you to our amazing friends and donors, this Christmas they have given the gift of opportunity to talented young people in schools in underserved communities after reaching our Big Give target of £6,000.

We will be taking part in The Big Give's Christmas Challenge for the first time! Every donation made between 29 November - 6 December will be doubled, at no extra cost to you!

Programme will support young people from underserved backgrounds apply for Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship roles at Co-op

Colleagues raised over £60,000 by trekking the Inca Trail in September 2022

This new programme will drive awareness and knowledge of the data analytics sector in four UK regions

A blueprint to bridge education and work for students from underserved communities

The Talent Foundry and Network Rail are delighted to announce that they are expanding the Track to the Future initiative.

Our successful Track to the Future programme in partnership with Network Rail is back

Last week we were delighted to have our M&G Enterprise Challenge programme accredited to Impact Level 2 by Skills Builder Partnership!

On Tuesday we were thrilled to hold the fifth of our Powering Potential masterclasses.

Thirty 16 - 18 year olds from in and around London and Edinburgh took part.