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Great to have so many of our young people with us yesterday. Thanks to @TheMoneyCharity for a brilliant session on money and planning ahead, plus some great career conversations with our Partnerships Team. Really good energy in the room. #CareToCareer

Think back to someone who believed in you. Now imagine having no one. For many care-experienced young people, that’s reality. 🌱 Mentees: Speak to your Careers Specialist & sign up to be matched with a mentor 🌟 Mentors: Join via PushFar👇 driveforwardfoundation.org/support-our-mi… #CareToCareer

200,000 new jobs & apprenticeships is a big step for young people across the UK 👏 But opportunity alone isn’t enough. Care-experienced young people need wrap-around support to access roles - and succeed in them. We’re working with employers & govt to make it happen 👇

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Great to attend @haringeycouncil celebration of care-experienced young people in the Full Potential Programme. Important words from Baroness Lola Young on ending the postcode lottery in support. Proud to help young people move from care to career at Drive Forward Foundation.

Huge congratulations to @haringeycouncil on their Outstanding Ofsted rating 🎉 Proud that our partnership was recognised in the report for supporting care experienced young people into work & training. During #NationalCareersWeek, we’re proud to help change futures 💼✨

“From care to a career I believe in.” This #NationalCareersWeek we’re celebrating Bradie - now Community & Training Manager at @AndronFM and a Drive Forward Ambassador. We’re looking for more employers to partner with us: driveforwardfoundation.org/im-an-employer/ #CareToCareer

This #NationalCareersWeek we’re highlighting opportunities with the @theRCVS Careers insight can change futures - especially for care-experienced young people. “Employment saved my life.” Employers - get involved: driveforwardfoundation.org/im-an-employer/ #CareToCareer

New data from @WeAreCreativeUK : 3x more workers in creative industries come from advantaged backgrounds. Diversity drives innovation. Mentor a young care-experienced person & help break down barriers. Become a mentor today: driveforwardfoundation.org/support-our-mi… #Mentoring #CareToCareer

Think apprenticeships are just for low-skilled jobs? ❌ Anna Ambrose, CEO of @Workwhile: “Apprenticeships run right through to Masters level.” From tech to professional services, they’re real pathways into long-term careers for care-experienced young people too. 💼 #CareToCareer

Have 4 hours a month to change a young care-experienced life? We are seeking mentors from tech, digital, arts, creative industries, construction & more. ✔ 4 hrs/month (6 months) ✔ Online or in person ✔ Training & support Learn more: driveforwardfoundation.org/support-our-mi…

Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year all begin today - a season of renewal and fresh starts. We’re celebrating the care-experienced young people in our community who show resilience every day and keep building their futures. Proud to stand alongside you. ✨

🎙️ COMING SHORTLY 🎙️ Our new podcast Care To Career: Unwrapped is almost here! Hosted by Russell Winnard Featuring powerful conversations - including an episode with @debbietowie , fostering ambassador for care-experienced young people. Stay tuned 👀 #CareToCareerUnwrapped

"Mentoring has allowed me to navigate my strengths and build on my weaknesses." You can be that guide for a care-experienced young person. 🌟 It takes just 10 mins to sign up and be matched with an amazing mentee. Sign up & share today! pushfar.com/mentor-registr…

Myth: Uni is the only path to success. Truth: Apprenticeships offer paid work, recognised qualifications & real industry experience. 🗣 “I wanted a career without the financial burden of university.” Through Care to Career, we open professional routes for young people. #NAW2026

🔈 It’s National Apprenticeship Week 🔈 Drive Forward Foundation supports care-experienced young people into employment, education & training - building confidence and sustainable futures. Now she’s a Junior Marketing Manager at @vml_global🎉 driveforwardfoundation.org/case-studies/a… #NAW2026

Myth: Apprenticeships are just low-level jobs. Truth: They’re structured routes into digital, finance, business ops & project careers. Through Care to Career, we open pathways into skilled careers. Young people & employers 👇 driveforwardfoundation.org/im-an-employer/ #NAW26 #CareToCareer

National Apprenticeship Week = myth busting 💥 Apprenticeships lead to real careers, pay & qualifications. We support care-experienced & underrepresented young people into these roles. Employers: Advertise your apprenticeships with us & widen access 🔗 driveforwardfoundation.org/im-an-employer

Our evidence has been cited in the national Earning or Learning inquiry 👏 The report highlights what we’ve been saying: Care leavers can be worse off for working more hours because of how benefits are tapered. That’s not an incentive. That’s a trap. #CareToCareer

Your experience could open a door for a young person who doesn’t have the networks or safety nets others do. We need mentors from all industries. Sign up via PushFar (quick & easy) or please share. pushfar.com/mentor-registr… #CareToCareer #Mentoring