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Searching for your first job? Navigating your next steps? You’re not doing it alone. Join us as we explore key questions about the world of work with insight and discussion from young people, employers, and industry professionals. You can expect practical advice and guidance, lots of learning, and a focus on overcoming barriers to employment. Brought to you by EY Foundation. Follow us on Instagram @ey_foundation and LinkedIn. Find us at https://eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html

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June 14, 2024Episode 136 min

What does social mobility mean to you? | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 12

In a special episode to mark Social Mobility Day, host Kathryn is joined by Edel and Natalie to discuss what social mobility means on a personal and societal level. Listen to hear their journeys, what employers can do to support social mobility, and what advice they would like to share with young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to Edel Harris (EY Foundation Chair), Natalie Stuart (EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships). What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! Find out more about Social Mobility Day: https://socialmobilityday.com/ Learn more about EY Foundation’s work: https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html

April 26, 202412 min

Financial literacy: side hustles | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 11A

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the last in a three-part financial literacy series covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about side hustles. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.

April 12, 202442 min

What career opportunities are there in the banking sector? | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 11

The banking sector supports both the national economy and businesses and individuals to manage their finances. It's an area that offers a wide array of roles ranging from customer service to corporate finance, providing extensive career opportunities. In addition, rapid digitalisation and innovation is reshaping this sector, presenting new ways for young people to grow, learn, and develop. Join host Kathryn and guests Joanne and John as they discuss how these changes are affecting young people’s career progression in banking and what the sector is doing to recruit and retain new talent. Thanks to Joanne Murphy (Chartered Banker Institute Chief Operating Officer), John Walker (EY Foundation alumni and Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships). What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 03:06: Introduction 03:06 - 05:50: What do young people think about the banking sector? 05:50 - 10:05: Perceptions of the sector 10:05 - 11:34: Barriers 11:34 - 16:05: What attracts young people to the sector? 16:05 - 19:35: What does the sector have to offer young people? 19:35 - 25:13: Skills employers are looking for 25:13 - 31:48: Tech & the future of banking 31:49 - 39:01: Advice for entering the sector 39:01 - 41:48: Habits for success 41:48 - 42:47: Wrap up Links to anything mentioned: Banking apprenticeships Chartered Banker Institute membership

March 29, 20247 min

Financial literacy: seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 10A

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the second of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Links to things mentioned: www.acas.org.uk/pay-and-wages www.gov.uk What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.

March 15, 202444 min

How I Got Here: Roger Wade - CEO, Founder, Entrepreneur: Boxfresh, Boxpark & BoxFund | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 10

Roger Wade talks us through his career journey from market stall to VC fund, by way of streetwear and the world’s first pop-up mall. Roger is the founder and former CEO of BOXPARK and current Chairman of venture capital firm BoxFund. After graduating, Roger started Boxfresh, growing it from a market stall to a hugely successful international brand selling in 12 different countries. In 2010, he founded and created the world’s first pop-up mall, BOXPARK Shoreditch. Here, he shares the secrets of his success; the traits, skills and habits he’s honed along the way; and the advice he’d give his younger self. Not one to miss if you’re interested in finding your way, entrepreneurship, growing a business, and the power of adversity – or if you just want to hear a really interesting story. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Roger Wade. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 02:50: Introduction 02:50 - 07:11: School & university 07:11 – 11:33: Starting out & Boxfresh 11:33 – 23:28: Skills, mindset & inspiration 23:28 – 29:09: BOXPARK & BoxFund 29:09 – 34:08: Entrepreneurship now 34:08 – 37:30: Habits for success 37:30 – 44:12: Best advice

February 23, 20248 min

Financial literacy: what you need to know about your National Insurance number | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 9A

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions. This week, we’ve got the first of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about National Insurance numbers. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team). Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review! What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.

February 9, 202429 min

Beyond profit: how can you get started in the charity sector? | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 9

The charity sector is teeming with diverse roles and unique opportunities. We believe that it's a sector that enables individuals to make a difference in society, whilst also having a fulfilling career. However, it also struggles with social mobility and has lower levels of diversity than reflected in the UK population, with clear barriers for entry for those from lower social-economic backgrounds and/or ethnic minorities. Join Kathryn, Davina, and Tanisha as they discuss these issues and how they affect young people as well as spotlighting the changes happening in the sector to make it more inclusive. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships), Davina Majeethia (Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Nesta), and Tanisha Zaman (EY Foundation alumni and ambassador). What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 01:45: Introduction 01:45 – 02:58: Meet Davina and Tanisha 02:58 – 08:30: What is the reality of working in charity? 08:30 – 13:06: What do young people think of the charity sector? 13:06 – 18:04: The skills and experiences you need 18:04 – 23:00: Barriers to the sector and how to overcome them 23:00 – 27:47: The power of mentorship 27:47 – 29:30: Wrap up & final comments Links to anything mentioned: Nesta

November 10, 20234 min

Key terms to understand emerging technologies | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 8A

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we define and explain four key terms you might have come across in the news or online when people talk about emerging technologies. Listen to episode 8 to hear more from Mira and Kathryn discuss the impact some of these terms are having on the world of work and what that means for you. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Mira Pijselman (Digital Ethics Lead for EY UK&I and a 2023 finalist for Thought Leader Consultant of the Year by the Management Consultancies Association) What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!

October 20, 202317 min

The Metaverse and Social Mobility: how might it change the world of work? I Careers Unlocked: Episode 8

What is the metaverse? How might it affect the way we work? And what does it mean for those starting out in their careers? These are the questions host Kathryn and guest Mira explore in today’s episode, as well as considering the advantages and potential pitfalls of the technology and how we can ensure it’s fair and ethical for users. It’s a bit of a different episode for us, this may be a topic you’ve not engaged with before and we wanted to focus on building understanding and exploring key questions before we have more discussions about the future of work – let us know what you think! Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Mira Pijselman (Digital Ethics Lead for EY UK&I and a 2023 finalist for Thought Leader Consultant of the Year by the Management Consultancies Association) for this illuminating discussion. What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – 01:35: Introduction 01:36 – 02:32: Meet Mira 02:33 – 03:44: The Metaverse explained 03:45 – 06:01: Impact of the Metaverse on the way we work 06:02 – 08:12: Skills you might need for the Metaverse 08:13 – 12:25: Advantages and challenges 12:26 – 15:36: Accessibility and inclusiveness 15:37 – 17:03: Wrap up & the EY Foundation Metaverse Report Links to anything mentioned: Trusted Metaverse Survey Social Mobility in the Metaverse - artist project EY Foundation 'Social Mobility in the Metaverse' Report

September 29, 20232 min

How to ask for mental health support in the workplace | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 7A

Our minisodes are bitesize podcasts providing quick answers to your questions. This week, we discuss how to ask for or access mental health support in the workplace. Each workplace will be different and offer different avenues for support. Remember, you can always reach out to Mind, NHS, Young Minds, or Samaritans. Listen to episode 7 to hear more from Joel and Kathryn, who are joined by Sami Gichki (young social action leader and aspiring mental health entrepreneur), as they cover topics including starting your own business, setting boundaries, and the mindset of an entrepreneur. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Joel Gujral (Founder & CEO of mental health startup MYNDUP, which aims to stop the one-size-fits-all approach to mental health). What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. Subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!