Osborne Clarke is announcing a new flagship education and employability programme ‘The Bridge,’ in partnership with Visionpath, an organisation which aims to radically improve the career prospects and life chances of young people.
Designed to create ‘The Bridge’ between education and employment for young people from under-represented backgrounds, the new programme will involve long term partnerships with three secondary schools across cities in Osborne Clarke’s UK network: Skinner’s Academy in London, John Madejski Academy in Reading, and Merchant’s Academy in Bristol.
Comprised of a range of tailored sessions, the programme will equip young people with the skills and knowledge for success, students will receive:
- Career insight – volunteers share their career journeys (from school to present day) to inspire students for their future
- Diversity events – such as ‘women in law’ sessions to inspire female students to consider a career in law
- Sector insight – interactive sessions for students to learn about the variety of opportunity in the legal sector, including fee-earning and non-legal pathways
- Apprenticeship engagement – workshops and programmes to unlock non-university routes into law
- Interview, CV and UCAS support – online surgeries with Osborne Clarke’s volunteers providing help and guidance for students to make the right impressions
- One-to-one mentoring – creating relationships between Osborne Clarke mentors and students in need of more direct support to navigate their future choices
Read more about the programme here.
