What is this programme about?
The Young Leaders Programme is for young people that would like to develop their skills particularly their leadership skills.

Scholars on the Young Leaders Programme have access to a range of workshops and courses to build their skills, strengths and abilities including self-confidence, study skills, teamwork, time management skills and developing a growth mindset.

More details
Scholars on the Young Leaders Programme have access to mentors who work directly with them, providing ongoing mentoring support so that they are equipped with the strategies and tools they need to achieve their academic and career goals.

Examples of short courses and workshops on this programme include: How to build an outstanding CV, How to get into Oxbridge and other Russell Group Universities, How to choose a career and How to excel in any examination.

It is important for young people to not only learn new skills but to make full use of the skills that they have learned and we ask our scholars to develop leadership skills by taking part in skilled-volunteering.

As part of the Young Leaders programme, we ask all of our scholars to take part in skilled-volunteering. Skilled-volunteering hours can include public speaking or presenting at one of our events, contributing to our blog or vlog, joining our advisory board or becoming a GT Scholars junior ambassador, being part of a panel and speaking to new scholars or volunteers, creating a micro website or online app for other scholars to use or any other activity that demonstrates use of a soft or technical skill. The programme is designed to help young people gain leadership skills that can be added to their CV for work experience and personal statement for university.

The Young Leaders programme has been designed to support students with high aspirations that would like to gain access to top universities, competitive careers or top-tier apprenticeships.

Our mentors are professionals and graduates that work in a range of careers. All our mentors are DBS checked volunteers. Many of our mentors have been chosen because they work in careers or go to universities that our scholars aspire to enter. They are passionate about making a difference and aim to support scholars in reaching their full potential.

What will you get from this programme?
As part of the Young Leaders Programme, scholars are able to:

• Gain access to a range of skill-building workshops, courses, and masterclasses
• Improve their leadership and team building skills
• Develop technical skills, soft skills, and interpersonal skills
• Build self-leadership skills and develop self-efficacy
• Develop strategies or solutions on how to achieve their goals
• Feel more supported with achieving their academic and career aspirations
• Meet other scholars with high aspirations

Who should join the Young Leaders Programme?
The Young Leaders Programme is for young people that would like to improve their chances of getting into a top university or getting into a competitive career. The programme is ideal for young people who would benefit from support to help them gain access to a top-tier apprenticeship or a top university.

What does this programme include?
Each term, young people on the Young Leaders Programme get access to:

• 3 one-to-one mentoring sessions
• 2 skill-building days
• 1 enrichment day

What is this programme about?

Many young people have high aspirations but fail to meet their aspirations because they lack the tools and strategies needed to achieve their goals.

The Mentoring Programme is designed to help young people with the motivation and strategies they need to succeed in their goals.

Mentors work directly with our scholars, providing them with ongoing coaching so that they are equipped with the strategies and tools they need to achieve their personal goals. This helps our scholars discover their strengths, it develops their resilience and it helps build confidence in their own abilities.

More details

The mentoring programme has been designed to support students with high aspirations that would like to gain access to top universities, competitive careers or top-tier apprenticeships.

Our mentors are professionals and graduates that work in a range of careers. All our mentors are DBS checked volunteers. Many of our mentors have been chosen because they work in careers or went to universities that our scholars aspire to.They are passionate about making a difference and they want our scholars to reach their full potential.

What will you get from this programme?

As part of the Mentoring Programme, we aim for scholars to:

• Benefit from building a positive relationship with a role model
• Build self-leadership skills and develop self-efficacy
• Set personal goals and work towards achieving their ambitions
• Develop strategies or solutions on how to achieve their goals
• Gain motivation and support to improve grades in school
• Enhance self esteem and self confidence
• Improve their interpersonal skills

Feedback from mentors, parents and mentees:

I’ve learned that learning means you have to push yourself…no one can make you learn….It’s a bit like sports…If you don’t push yourself you won’t get better…I’d say I have improved because I’m making more of an effort and I’m better with organising my time and my homework.

Shaun Age 12, Scholar on the mentoring programme.

Who should join the mentoring programme?

Bursaries: We have a limited number of bursaries available for our courses, workshops, and programmes. Please fill this form if you would like to apply for reduced fees. Please note that bursaries do not include travel costs.

Location: All tutoring is done online. Enrichment and skill-building courses are held in London.

Fees: This programme is free for young people with household income under £16,190. Means-tested fees may be applicable if your total household income is above £16,190.

Dates & time: Most one-to-one sessions take place after-school or at the weekend. There are additional Saturday skill-building and enrichment sessions that you will need to attend as part of this programme.

How to apply: If you would like to know when applications are open for this programme, please register your interest here.