Careers Unlocked

What does social mobility mean to you? | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 12

In a special episode to mark Social Mobility Day, host Kathryn is joined by Edel and Natalie to discuss what social mobility means on a personal and societal level.  Listen to hear their journeys, what employers can do to support social mobility, and what advice they would like to share with young people starting out in their careers. Thanks to Edel Harris (EY Foundation Chair), Natalie Stuart (EY Foundation Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!  Find out more about Social Mobility Day: https://socialmobilityday.com/  Learn more about EY Foundation’s work: https://www.eyfoundation.com/uk/en/home.html 

Financial literacy: side hustles | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 11A

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions.  This week, we’ve got the last in a three-part financial literacy series covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about side hustles.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team).  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. 

What career opportunities are there in the banking sector? | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 11

The banking sector supports both the national economy and businesses and individuals to manage their finances. It's an area that offers a wide array of roles ranging from customer service to corporate finance, providing extensive career opportunities. In addition, rapid digitalisation and innovation is reshaping this sector, presenting new ways for young people to grow, learn, and develop.  Join host Kathryn and guests Joanne and John as they discuss how these changes are affecting young people’s career progression in banking and what the sector is doing to recruit and retain new talent.  Thanks to Joanne Murphy (Chartered Banker Institute Chief Operating Officer), John Walker (EY Foundation alumni and Youth Advisory Board member) and Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships).  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   Be sure to subscribe to Careers Unlocked wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review!    TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 - 03:06: Introduction  03:06 - 05:50: What do young people think about the banking sector?  05:50 - 10:05: Perceptions of the sector  10:05 - 11:34: Barriers  11:34 - 16:05: What attracts young people to the sector?  16:05 - 19:35: What does the sector have to offer young people?  19:35 - 25:13: Skills employers are looking for  25:13 - 31:48: Tech & the future of banking   31:49 - 39:01: Advice for entering the sector   39:01 - 41:48: Habits for success  41:48 - 42:47: Wrap up   Links to anything mentioned:  Banking apprenticeships  Chartered Banker Institute membership 

Financial literacy: seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage | Careers Unlocked: Minisode 10A

Our minisodes provide quick answers to your questions.  This week, we’ve got the second of three minisodes covering topics associated with banking, managing your taxes and personal finance. Some of these topics can be daunting but we’ve got an expert on hand to provide clarity. Today, we’re talking about seasonal jobs and the National Minimum Wage.  Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Simon Morykin (HMRC's Broadcast Team).  Don’t forget to subscribe and leave us a review!   Links to things mentioned:  www.acas.org.uk/pay-and-wages  www.gov.uk  What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com. 

How I Got Here: Roger Wade - CEO, Founder, Entrepreneur: Boxfresh, Boxpark & BoxFund | Careers Unlocked: Ep. 10

Roger Wade talks us through his career journey from market stall to VC fund, by way of streetwear and the world’s first pop-up mall. Roger is the founder and former CEO of BOXPARK and current Chairman of venture capital firm BoxFund. After graduating, Roger started Boxfresh, growing it from a market stall to a hugely successful international brand selling in 12 different countries. In 2010, he founded and created the world’s first pop-up mall, BOXPARK Shoreditch. Here, he shares the secrets of his success; the traits, skills and habits he’s honed along the way; and the advice he’d give his younger self. Not one to miss if you’re interested in finding your way, entrepreneurship, growing a business, and the power of adversity – or if you just want to hear a really interesting story. Thanks to Kathryn Eastwood (EY Foundation Director of Income and Employer Partnerships) and Roger Wade. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and leave us a review! What are you enjoying (or not)? What question should we consider next? Email the team at communications@eyfoundation.ey.com.   TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - 02:50: Introduction 02:50 - 07:11: School & university 07:11 – 11:33: Starting out & Boxfresh 11:33 – 23:28: Skills, mindset & inspiration 23:28 – 29:09: BOXPARK & BoxFund 29:09 – 34:08: Entrepreneurship now 34:08 – 37:30: Habits for success 37:30 – 44:12: Best advice