Careers Unlocked

EY Foundation

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

  1. 04/12/2024

    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

    43 min
  2. 03/15/2024

    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

    44 min
  3. 02/09/2024

    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

    30 min

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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