Upskill Me

💬 “I think the understanding and reassurance that its ok to not be fully decided on what we want to pursue specifically and the encouragement to branch out and be open to new things was really helpful.”

A fabulous day returning to the incredible

Welcoming approx 50 amazing young women and students who identify with womanhood for a day full of networking, confidence-building and insights into apprenticeships and assessment centres.

The day was pure vibes from the incredible 180 London skyline vistas to the energy from our students, they threw themselves into a Panel Q&A featuring apprentices, networking and Assessment centre style challenges and team tasks.

We LOVED your energy gurrrls!

👀 Are you a student and want to be part of our next event? Check out the opportunities on our website or on our linktree in bio!

📣 WOMEN IN SCIENCE hosted by Pinsent Masons and sponsored by UCB (with more employers to be announced!) 📣

📅 Date: Friday, 17th October 2025
⏰ Timings: 9am - 4.30pm
📍 Location: Pinsent Masons (Central London)

Specifically for Year 12 & 13 girls and all those who identify with womanhood, this event is designed to nurture, support and empower students with an interest in science-related careers.

By attending you can expect to:

⭐ Be Inspired and Network with leading women in Science
⬆️ Learn about routes and career pathways into this exciting industry!
🔬 Work on real-life group challenges to strengthen your STEM skills
🧨 Develop your Employability Skills to ensure you are Future Fit for work!
📈 Become more confident, motivated, and informed learners
🤝 Build your network of allies!

👉🏻 Apply now to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/eCmdiznQ

🔗 Check out our website: www.upskillme.io

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://lnkd.in/esenjhUe

📣 NEW EVENTS JUST ANNOUNCED! 📣

The sun is coming out and we are kickstarting our summer with an exciting range of employer insight days, work experience and STEM events sponsored by UCB, GE HealthCare, E-on, Manchester Metropolitan University and more! All events are open for applications NOW and links are available through our website and live in our bio.

Our Upskill Me programmes & events empower young people to unlock their potential and connect with global employers through immersive learning experiences. So what are you waiting for? Apply now and kickstart your future today! 🌟 🚀

To keep up to date with all of our employer events and work experience opportunities, you can:

🔗 Check out our website: https://upskillme.io

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://mailchi.mp/upskillme/network

All links in bio 🌟

🎓 Congrats to our 2025 Law Society Grads! 🎓

Over the past four months, 30 fantastic students from schools and colleges across Greater Manchester have immersed themselves in the world of law, growing their skills with our amazing partner

This year’s cohort have:

⚖️ Taken part in a mock trial – building arguments, thinking on their feet and stepping into the shoes of legal pros

🏛️ Visited Manchester Magistrates’ Court and even spoke to real magistrates about their roles!

🧠 Built key skills like public speaking, critical thinking and teamwork

📱 Created social media campaigns and pitched them Dragons’ Den-style to a panel of industry leaders

From day one, these fantastic young people brought all the energy, curiosity and confidence – and we couldn’t be prouder! 💥

Big shout out to the team at Addleshaw Goddard for their incredible support and to all 40+ volunteers, who made the programme so special by giving up their time.

This year’s Law Society may be over, but these future legal professionals are just getting started. We can’t wait to see what they do next! 💫

To keep up to date with all of our employer events and work experience opportunities, you can:

🔗 Check out our website: https://upskillme.io

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://mailchi.mp/upskillme/network

📣 APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN! 📣

Missed out on applying for our fabulous International Women’s Day STEM Celebration (hosted by Snap) taking place next week?

Don’t worry, we have many more incredibly exciting STEM events hosted by a range of global employers coming up this year as part of our annual Empower Me STEM Series! Swipe this post to learn more!

By attending our Women in Tech & Engineering and Women in Science days, you can expect to:

💡Explore the exciting worlds of Tech & Engineering and Science!
💡Meet inspirational role models
💡Learn about different careers & pathways
💡Real life tasks and practical learning

So what are you waiting for? APPLY NOW!

👉🏻Apply now via the link in our bio or by heading to our website: upskillme.io

🔗 Check out our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/upskillme.talent

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://mailchi.mp/upskillme/network

Macquarie Financial Markets & Banking Society Launch COMPLETE! ✅

What an incredible day we had yesterday at Macquarie’s London HQ, kicking off our 4 month Financial Markets & Banking Society delivered in partnership with Macquarie Group.

30 Year 12 students from 6 London schools, each with an interest in finance and banking, came together to begin their journey as a student society. Over the next 4 months, they will learn all about the varied roles available in the sector, meet with Macquarie professionals and take part in skills-development sessions to ensure they leave the programme with the knowledge, skills and confidence to take on the career they want! 💪🏼

So what did we get up to yesterday?

💡 Networking bingo ice-breaker

💡 Tour of the Macquarie offices (including the trading floor!)

💡 Speed networking

💡 Interactive Macquarie quiz

💡 Group survival challenge - Lost At Sea

It was a fantastic day, filled with valuable networking and sage advice from our volunteers on how to succeed within the finance and banking industry. 🎯

A huge shoutout to our incredible 2025 Macquarie Financial Markets & Banking Society cohort - what an incredible start you've made and we can't wait to see how you continue to progress throughout the programme! 🌟

To keep up to date with all of our employer events and work experience opportunities, you can:

🔗 Check out our website: https://upskillme.io

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://lnkd.in/esenjhUe

📣 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY hosted by Snap! 👻📸

What better way is there to kick off 2025 than by applying for our International Women's Day Celebration hosted by Snap where you can:

⭐ Experience life in a modern corporate environment that prioritises kindness and creativity
🌍 Build networks with female leaders from tech giants
💪🏽 Feel empowered, hone your leadership skills and find your tribe!

Smash those New Year career goals by exploring Snap's London HQ, taking part in leadership and empowerment sessions, and networking with incredible female professionals from our sponsors from Barclays, Thales, and UCB. Limited spaces available, APPLY NOW!

Date: 12th March 2025, 9.30am - 4.30pm
Location: Snap International Ltd, 50 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6HJ, London
Year Group: Year 12 and 13

👉🏻 Register at https://forms.office.com/e/MY5QavjFRc

🔗 Check out our website: upskillme.io

💌 Join our Upskill Me Network: https://mailchi.mp/upskillme/network

We have seen lots of conversation and speculation around the recent changes to the Gatsby Benchmarks and what this actually means for schools, Career Leaders, teachers and students and we thought we’d offer our take! 📣

At Talent Spaces and Upskill Me, our vast range of programmes and events, including our employer insight days, industry society programmes and Empower Me STEM series, can support you in ensuring your institution is meeting Benchmarks 2, 5 & 6 and your most under-served young people can engage meaningfully with leading employers.

How can we help? ✅

💡 Benchmark 2: Learning from career and labour market information

Through our multi-employer events, we provide students with up-to-date information on careers, pathways and the labour market, with a focus on apprenticeships and degree apprenticeship routes. Our apprenticeship events not only cover the range of opportunities available but also upskilling sessions on modern recruitment practises such as assessment centres and virtual interviews.

💡 Benchmark 5: Encounters with employers and employees
💡 Benchmark 6: Experiences of the workplace

We provide direct encounters with a variety of leading industry employers such as HSBC, Barclays, Addleshaw Goddard, Pfizer, GSK, BT, Amazon and Dyson! 💼

These events are often hosted in their own offices, providing students with the opportunity to experience real-life corporate environments, gain insight to the range of roles/opportunities available and to engage directly with employees of similar backgrounds and experiences. 🌐

How to get involved 💡

🔗 Check out our website: https://upskillme.io

📩 Sign up to our mailing list to receive early information about opportunities we have available for your students here: https://mailchi.mp/upskillme/network

🤝 To discuss becoming a partner school (this FREE partnership offers exclusive early access to our events and a guaranteed number of student spaces), please reach out to our team on [email protected].

🧡 Did you join us at Amazon for our recent STEM Apprenticeship event?? 🧡

If not, here's a little sneaky peak at what you missed out on...

-Panel Talks 👄
-STEM challenges🚀
-Speed Networking 🗣
-Application tips💡
-Interview techniques 📝

📢 Annnnnd we have some extremely exciting news about our 2025 International Women's Day event at a VERRRRRRY cool company!! Can you guess where?

I'll give you a hint:
"If mine matches yours thennnn......"

👀 Keep your eyeballs OPEN for more information landing this week!! 🥳 Don't miss out on your next opportunity with us by signing up to our mailing list today at 🌐www.upskillme.io🌐