Our policy and research

How we're influencing change.

Our Focus Areas

To influence the actions of business and government we generate insights through direct programme delivery, piloting new interventions, original research, and by working in collaboration with others. These insights shape our advocacy for the transformative action needed to ensure all young people from a low-income background can succeed in the workplace. 

  • All young people eligible for free school meals understand the opportunities and have the skillsets needed to thrive in the future of work. Rapidly evolving technologies will unlock, rather than entrench barriers to social mobility.  

Examples of our work

Now is the time for a work experience revolution

Now is the time for a work experience revolution

How does AI impact social mobility?

We explore what Artificial Intelligence means for social mobility.

Action needed to break barriers for young people from low-income backgrounds in Greater Manchester.

New report says action across a range of areas is needed by policymakers and employers to increase employment opportunities in Greater Manchester for 30,000 young people from low-income backgrounds.

Action needed to ensure the metaverse is fully inclusive.

Action needed to ensure the Metaverse is fully inclusive

Unlocking Potential: Empowering Youth in an AI-Driven Recruitment Landscape

Exploring the opportunities and challenges of an AI-driven recruitment landscape for social mobility.

Developing Careers Guidance in Primary Schools

We’re pleased to share the results of a pilot project to test a new approach to careers guidance in primary schools, supported by the EY Foundation in partnership

Engaging young people through hybrid working

Engaging young people through hybrid working

Charity sector diversity: the time for talking is over

New insight from young people living in low-income households identifies barriers to entering the charity sector.

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