Fast Trackers engineering project shortlisted for prestigious award
A project which aims to produce the engineers of the future by creating opportunities for young people in the North West has been shortlisted for a prestigious educational award.
Outreach event helps Preston pupils boost sector skills
Outreach event helps Preston pupils boost sector skills 100 secondary school pupils from Preston are reaping the benefits after developing knowledge and skills relating to a range of industries, through a countywide programme designed to stimulate interest in higher education. The Sector Skills Day at Brownedge St Mary’s Catholic High School saw Year 9 and […]
Students investigate career options at police event
Students investigate career options at police event Secondary school students from Lancashire were given an in-depth insight into careers relating to crime, investigation and the law as part of an outreach event held in Lancaster. Organised by Lancaster University, 40 Year 10 and 11 pupils from across the county joined together to participate in a […]
Students get Kicks from Future U event
Students get Kicks from Future U event Opportunity for participants to get behind the scenes at Preston North End Future U, a programme to support school students to progress into higher education, teamed up recently with Preston North End (PNE) to show a group of young people how to develop a career in football and […]
Student Life Talk – West Lancashire College
Young people in Lancashire were given a valuable insight into university life thanks to a programme which helps support students to progress onto higher education.
Students explore their future options in Careers Week at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre
Students explore their future options in Careers Week at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre Students have been encouraged to think about their future career plans in an action-packed week of activities at Burnley College Sixth Form Centre. A Level and Advanced Level Vocational students were given the tools to make their dreams of university study […]
Future U KICKS! Josh Taylor
Future U Kicks – Josh Taylor Josh Taylor is a participant of our West View Kicks session and has been attending for over a year. In this time Josh has been on a journey, going from being a young, shy teenager playing footy with his mates – to becoming a volunteer coach on 2 of […]
Future U KICKS! Chanelle McManus
Future U Kicks – Chanelle McManus Chanelle McManus has come through the journey as a participant, then a volunteer, leading to paid casual work, leading to regular paid hours and she is now on her second year as a Foundation degree student on Preston North End’s Education Programme. Nell’s Story The passion to coach and […]
Walton-le-Dale’s Enterprise Extravaganza!
Walton-le-Dale’s Enterprise Day On the 7th March 2018, Future U funded and attended an Enterprise Day for a group of Year 10 students from Walton-Le-Dale High School. The pupils were tasked with creating a welcome pack for the upcoming Year 7’s joining in September, and were given the opportunity to use 3D pens during this […]
Jungle Book a Roaring Success with students
Jungle Book a Roaring Success with students Fleetwood High and South Shore Academy Silver Arts Award students took some well-earned time out from the photography studio to watch a live performance of the Jungle Book at The Grand Theatre Blackpool on Tuesday 8th May 2018. With only eight weeks remaining until they showcase their portfolios, […]