Empowering Future Talent, Creating Lasting Change
Empowering Future Talent, Creating Lasting Change
Elevate 1000 is designed to provide individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds with structured access to paid internships and long-term career opportunities. We work closely with employers, mentors, and industry leaders to ensure participants gain the skills, experience, and professional networks necessary to succeed.
Candidates register online and complete a simple application form.
Eligibility criteria ensure access for individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds who may face barriers to employment.
Applicants select preferred industries and roles that align with their career ambitions.
Our team conducts a fair and transparent screening process to match candidates with the right opportunities.
Employers review candidate profiles and select interns based on potential, skills, and motivation, not just academic background.
Successful applicants receive confirmation and guidance on next steps.
Candidates begin a structured, fully paid internship at a partnering organisation.
Interns receive on-the-job training, mentorship, and professional development to build core workplace skills.
Regular check-ins with Elevate 1000 and employer mentors provide ongoing support.
Interns take part in career coaching, networking events, and industry workshops.
Mentorship from senior professionals and Elevate 1000 partners helps build confidence and career readiness.
Performance reviews and feedback ensure candidates are fully prepared for future employment.
Employers assess interns for potential permanent roles, graduate schemes, or extended training programmes.
Elevate 1000 provides ongoing job-matching support to help interns secure full-time opportunities.
Successful interns transition into long-term employment, while others receive continued career support.
Elevate 1000 alumni remain part of an exclusive career network for further job opportunities and mentorship.
Employers benefit from a sustainable talent pipeline, with interns progressing into skilled, long-term professionals.
Our long-term goal is to scale this model, supporting 10,000 individuals into careers by 2030.
Elevate 1000 is more than a programme—it is a national movement to transform the future of employment. By working together, we can create real opportunities for individuals who need them most and help businesses lead the way in social mobility.
For Employers
Become a Founding Partner and shape the future of inclusive hiring.
For Individuals
Apply for a paid internship and start your journey towards a successful career.
Together, we can elevate opportunities, elevate talent, and elevate the future
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