WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I didn’t know it was important until I saw it being restored!”
— Margaret E, East London
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
“I didn’t know it was important until I saw it being restored!”
— Margaret E, East London
RECENT PROJECTS
Proud Prospects
Proud Prospects is a unique career development programme designed to support and prepare young people across London who struggle with a lack of employment confidence and opportunities. It offers a range of mentoring and skills workshops in partnership with global law firm Jones Day and other corporate supporters. The programme has been running for three years and includes schools from all over London. All young people take part in historic site visits, creative workshops, and a full day’s corporate office experience.
Proud Prospects is tailored to each group’s needs, and is completely free of charge.
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“It was really nerve-wracking for me but when I got up there like I was saying everything my brain usually goes kind of like blank or I start like panicking but I think I did I did pretty good. I really wanted us to get the Dragons' Den investment because I actually I did love the site! I would love to visit and like, see the history. I just want it to be respected as well.”
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– Peyton Balban - Burges, Year 10, Beacon High
"Because of their behavioural needs, groups like this don’t know if they are going to be welcomed or if they are going to fit in when they visit corporate spaces so it’s been really lovely to have been made to feel so special. They’ve been on their best behaviour and it's worth remembering that they come from homes where their parents don't really have ambitions and may not support their interests, some have had a traumatic life up till now. If nobody took the time to spend with them, this is where it can go wrong for people. It’s days like this that will shape their future – Don’t stop what you guys are doing!"
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– Kamaljit Kalirai, Group Head of School for KS4, Capital City College
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"I was afraid of public speaking before taking part in Proud Prospects but now I am able to stand up and speak in front of all of you today."
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- Erol Dean, aged 17, Westminster Kingsway College
"My experience was very good I learnt a lot, there was a lot to take away from the dragons. It was very intimidating (the interviews), but you just learn how to push through it, say what you can and you know, not to stress."
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– Dinayat Chowdhury, Year 12
“It just helps with your confidence, because you’re speaking to people – a whole group of people as well – and it’s very nerve-wracking, but you can overcome it.”
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– Ethan Crockford, Year 11
Want to get involved ?
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Proud Prospects is part of our Corporate Partnerships programme.
If your school or group would like to be involved, please use the contact form below.
"I do think I'm a more confident speaker. I feel like today was very interesting, like it was a different school trip. We never do stuff like this. I feel like, that if other schools were to do this it would be beneficial for the community. It would help people with communication skills and it would help people choose a path in life, what they want to be. We learnt very different stuff today."
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– Samuel, Year 9
"The dragon's den was nerve-wracking, my heart was pumping.They all seemed really intimidating and intelligent. There was a panel of very intimidating women that I could tell they were all very capable, so I wanted to impress them, so it made me even more nervous. If it was like people I knew I don't think I would have been so nervous so I appreciated the rush it gave me to speak in front of them."
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– Samira Jahan, Year 12
"I actually enjoyed the interview because, like, you were speaking to someone who was at your level, but now they've progressed. It's like an academy footballer speaking to a professional. They understand where you're coming from and where you want to be. Today has been a good day because I was able to see how it is in the real world, professional environments and how it is to be a lawyer."
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– Simeon Efosa, Year 9