The EY Foundation is a charitable company registered in England and Wales and Scotland with registered charity number 1157154 and SC045076. It is also a member firm of Ernst & Young Global Limited
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I'm a young person
We run three different programmes that could help you to get the job you want.
The EY Foundation Programmes are exclusively for young people who are aged 16 and above, and have been recently eligible for free school meals, a college bursary or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA).
Which programme is right for me?
If you wish to apply directly yourself and you meet the eligibility criteria then either Smart Futures, Step Into Business or Your Future is for you.
Our programmes offer young people paid employability skills training and work experience. We support young people with travel costs through a bursary for those who need help with travel and provide lunch for all young people during the paid employability skills training week.
If you are unsure and have any questions, please email us at enquiries@eyfoundation.ey.com and our friendly team can help!
Know which Smart Futures programme you want to apply to?
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If you are in Year 12 (or S5 in Scotland) and have been recently eligible for free school meals, a college bursary or Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) then you will be eligible to apply.
Your Future supports young people aged 16–19 to build employability skills, gain experience of the workplace and prepare for their next step. Different versions of the programme are available depending on your location and circumstances, including our employment focused Your Future: Work Ready programme.
Do you have a business idea but not sure on how to set up your own business? This programme supports 16–19-year-olds by increasing their knowledge on how set up a new business and provides opportunity to benefit from 1 to 1 coaching and seed funding for a business idea.
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