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Supporting your early career apprentices to succeed and thrive.
At Day One
We help businesses like yours connect with young people eager to start their careers.
How We Help
✅ Identify and support young people interested in apprenticeships
✅ Match them with businesses that suit their skills and ambitions
✅ Provide continuous, on-the-job support to help them succeed
✅ Connect with apprenticeship providers to help young people stay on track with their learning goals
By providing the tailored support they need, we empower young people to build skills, stay motivated, and reach their full potential.
By partnering with us, you can build a strong, committed workforce while giving young people the best possible start to their careers.
Partner with us
Host young people on an insight day
When young people have four or more positive encounters with employers they are 86% less likely to end up unemployed. Host a group of our school leavers in your business for a day or half day.
We’ll work with you to plan and develop a session that inspires young people, ideally including opportunities for them to engage with your early career talent, learn about your business model and gain some practical skills such as networking and/or interview practice.
Offer paid work experience
Providing paid work experience (Living Wage) for our school leavers is a game changer. Short term work experience opportunities serve as a practical route to social mobility and provide a critical stepping stone for school leavers seeking apprenticeships and employment.
We can manage payroll, support you with recruitment and selection and help you plan rewarding work experience opportunities.
Coach or mentor one of our school leavers
Being a coach or mentor to a young person is a hugely rewarding experience. Join our small team of existing mentors and help us provide vital 121 support for school leavers as they transition from school to employment.
By sharing your expertise and insights, you’ll help young people build essential digital skills, overcome employment barriers, and gain the confidence needed to thrive in a tech-driven world.
It’s not all one way, we know mentoring helps refresh perspectives and fosters personal growth.
Supporting apprentices
We work alongside apprenticeship providers and employers adding value to diverse and under-represented talent pipelines. Our tailored support to support apprenticeships works to break down barriers to achievement. We’re on hand to make sure school leavers feel confident and ready to achieve.
We know overall apprenticeship achievements rates are c.52%, the government target is 67% - our tailored support ensures that young people not only access apprenticeships but also thrive within them.
Through one-to-one guidance, family involvement, and ongoing mentorship, we help apprentices stay engaged, overcome challenges, and successfully complete their programmes.
"Working with Day One, I loved the experience of helping young students and teaching them skills to unlock a rewarding career in technology. Being part of the 8-week project to share industry approaches with Year 13s from diverse backgrounds and support their professional development has been truly fulfilling."
Ruchi Bajoria - PwC
"At IRIS we are committed to improving the employability of young people, our partnership with Day One will help more young people from under-represented backgrounds access the work experience and apprenticeships we offer at Iris - we're excited to be working together."
Charlotte Fullam, IRIS
Make a real difference
Your experience can change a young person's future
For many young people—especially those without strong professional networks—mentoring and coaching from industry professionals can be life-changing.
By volunteering with us, you’ll provide invaluable guidance, helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and navigate the transition from education to employment.
Why Volunteer?
✅ Inspire and support young people in their career journey
✅ Share your industry knowledge and insights
✅ Help break down barriers to opportunity for those who need it most
✅ Make a lasting impact with just a small commitment of your time
We provide training and implement all safeguarding requirements to ensure you feel confident and supported in your role.
Our offer is free to schools
For many young people—especially those without strong professional networks—mentoring and coaching from industry professionals can be life-changing.
By volunteering with us, you’ll provide invaluable guidance, helping young people build confidence, develop skills, and navigate the transition from education to employment.
Typically we we work to provide
✅ Tech Masterclasses - planned with teachers and delivered by industry professionals
✅ Mentoring/Coaching with a business employee
✅ Insight Days with local businesses
✅ Help with securing apprenticeships
✅ Transition Support tailored to individual needs helping school leavers navigate the move from employment into education
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If you’d like learn more about how you can support young people:
