What is Bankside Futures?
Bankside Futures is a summer programme for young people aged 16 – 18 years old, designed to get young people ready for the world of work by meeting a range of employers and creating a social action project in their community.
Young people will learn about the world of work through tailored workshops, work experience mornings, networking opportunities and mock interviews. Additionally, they will use the skills they have developed to create a social action project about improving some aspect of the Bankside area and present this to friends, family, employers and local businesses at the end of the programme.
- Dates: 8th July – 19th July
- Location: Bankside, SE1
- Requirement: Aged 16-18 years old, and living or studying in Southwark
- Cost: Free
- Applications for young people close: 24th May 2024
Business Involvement
If you are a Bankside business interested in finding out how your organisation can get involved with Bankside Futures this summer, please contact Rachel Nicholson: rn@betterbankside.co.uk
Information for young people interested in the programme
If you are a young person interested in participating, check out the information below.
What will I do on the programme?
The programme runs over 2 weeks Monday – Friday.
Each day, you will get to meet a different employer who will answer questions about their job/career and help you develop your skills in various sectors through tailored workshops and work experience sessions. During the two weeks, you will also be given the opportunity to build a social action project that will positively impact Southwark. This work will be guided but you will work in a team with other young people to develop and prototype an idea that you will present in week 2. You will also build your confidence in key workplace skills such as networking, developing your CV, and attending mock interviews so that you are prepared for the world of work.
How does the application process work?
If you are a young person, you can apply to Bankside Futures by filling out this application form: https://forms.gle/qG6nGuCBoFKQivKe8
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted so we can have an informal chat with you.
If writing isn’t really your thing, you can also answer the application questions in video format. More info in the link above.
What are we looking for in your application?
You don’t need any specific qualifications but we are looking for people who can demonstrate:
- Ability to communicate your ideas clearly whether this is via writing or video
- Strong personal commitment to the programme
- That you are ambitious and self-motivated
- Good attention to detail
- You have overcome challenges and shown determination
If you have any questions about the programme or the application process, please contact our partner Sculpt UK at contact@sculptuk.org
