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In a world where equipping young people with employability skills is more crucial than ever, major institutions play a pivotal role in shaping the future. Recognising this responsibility, NatWest Group, one of the UK’s leading banking entities, envisioned a national youth employability programme. The goal here was to empower young adults, mould them for the future and seamlessly integrate this vision within their own corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiative.

The Challenge:

While the ambition was clear, the pathway wasn’t. To bring this vision to life, NatWest Group sought the expertise of the youth-specialist agency, We Are Futures. In turn, our Director was entrusted with the task.

The Challenge:


While the ambition was clear, the pathway wasn’t. To bring this vision to life, NatWest Group sought the expertise of the youth-specialist agency, We Are Futures. In turn, our Director was entrusted with the task.

Approach:

Stakeholder Mapping: A meticulous mapping process was undertaken to understand the key players and dynamics within the sector.

Identifying & Reviewing Partnerships: Potential partners were identified, their capabilities reviewed, and the most synergistic ones were chosen for collaboration.

Strategic Blueprint: Drawing from in-depth research and insights, we crafted a comprehensive strategy that would serve as the blueprint.

Tailored Programme Design: Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, our service was intricately designed around the client’s CSR strategy and the aspirations of young individuals.

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Recognising the multifaceted nature of employability, partnerships and networks were established across various sectors in five pivotal UK cities.

Approach:


Stakeholder Mapping: A meticulous mapping process was undertaken to understand the key players and dynamics within the sector.

Identifying & Reviewing Partnerships: Potential partners were identified, their capabilities reviewed, and the most synergistic ones were chosen for collaboration.

Strategic Blueprint: Drawing from in-depth research and insights, we crafted a comprehensive strategy that would serve as the blueprint.

Tailored Programme Design: Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, our service was intricately designed around the client’s CSR strategy and the aspirations of young individuals.

Cross-Sector Collaboration: Recognising the multifaceted nature of employability, partnerships and networks were established across various sectors in five pivotal UK cities.

Outcome:

The results resonated with young adults, offering them tangible skills and opportunities, all the while aligning perfectly with NatWest Group’s CSR ambitions.

Outcome:


The results resonated with young adults, offering them tangible skills and opportunities, all the while aligning perfectly with NatWest Group’s CSR ambitions.

Reflections:

This collaboration underscores the profound impacts of meticulous planning, a tailored approach, and cross-sector collaboration. It serves as a testament to what can be achieved when vision, expertise and commitment come together, crafting brighter futures and setting a benchmark for others to aspire to.

Reflections:


This collaboration underscores the profound impacts of meticulous planning, a tailored approach, and cross-sector collaboration. It serves as a testament to what can be achieved when vision, expertise and commitment come together, crafting brighter futures and setting a benchmark for others to aspire to.

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Philip supported us to carry out an extensive review of potential delivery partners for a new program we were designing for a large corporate client. He was able to identify key partnership opportunities following a thorough review of the landscape and provided recommendations and a clear rationale for those put forward

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Claire Smith – Senior Strategist, We Are Futures

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Philip supported us to carry out an extensive review of potential delivery partners for a new program we were designing for a large corporate client. He was able to identify key partnership opportunities following a thorough review of the landscape and provided recommendations and a clear rationale for those put forward

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Claire Smith – Senior Strategist, We Are Futures

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Philip supported us to carry out an extensive review of potential delivery partners for a new program we were designing for a large corporate client. He was able to identify key partnership opportunities following a thorough review of the landscape and provided recommendations and a clear rationale for those put forward

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Claire Smith – Senior Strategist, We Are Futures