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The Smart Futures programme has had a massive impact on me. You meet some amazing people along the way, you meet wonderful professionals and you also meet other young people who are in the same boat as you.
Why should I apply for the Smart Futures programme?
If you meet the eligibility criteria, we encourage you to apply for our Smart Futures programme. The process itself is straightforward and it will provide you with quality paid employability skills training, work experience and your own business mentor.
What will I need to apply?
There are two main steps to the application process. The first is an online application form , which you can access by clicking the ‘Apply now’ button below. The second is a short telephone interview.
Step 1 – Online application form
You will be asked to register with us, so you will need an email address to do this (please use your personal email address and not your school one if possible!)
The form itself is short with answers to choose from. You do not have to write lots about your experience or background. You will be asked to choose which programme you would like to apply for, so make sure you have read through the different options on the Smart Futures page and have chosen a programme in a location near you. You will be asked a bit about your background, including some information about your parents/guardians, but remember that most of our Smart Futures programmes do not depend on previous work experience, grades or qualifications.
Please note for places on our Smart Futures Business and Finance programme there are some qualification related criteria e.g. a C/equivalent grade in GCSE English Language, a C/equivalent in GCSE Maths and to be on track for 112 UCAS points with their top 3 A Levels/5 Highers
Step 2 - Telephone interview
If your initial application is successful, you will be asked to take part in a short telephone interview that will take up to 30 minutes.
The interviewer will ask questions about your experiences. You can take examples from your school or home life, as well as sharing your future aspirations. The call is designed to help us get to know your individual strengths and motivations for applying to the Smart Futures programme. We want to get to know you, so relax and be yourself.
If you need technical support at any point across the selection process, you can contact us at eyfoundationrecruitment@uk.ey.com
Please note, ensure you apply for a programme relevant to your home address. You must live within the locations specified e.g., if you choose a London programme you must live within the London region.
North England:
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Programme Name (including sector focus): |
Location: |
Dates: |
Open or Closed to Applications: |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Manchester |
25th Nov to 29th Nov and 2nd Dec to 4th Dec 2024 *Term time – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Bradford |
17th Feb to 21st Feb and 24th Feb to 26th Feb 2025*Half term (5 days) and Term time (3 days) – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Impactful Futures (charity sector) |
Manchester & Liverpool |
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Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Newcastle |
14th April to 17th April and |
Open |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
North West England (Greater Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds) |
7th April to 11th April and |
Open |
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STEM Futures |
Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford |
27th May to 30th May and |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
Manchester, Newcastle, Leeds, Liverpool, Bradford |
4th August to 13th August 2025 (Virtual) |
Open |
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Secure Futures |
Manchester |
7th April to 16th April 2025 |
Open |
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Tech Futures |
Manchester |
7th April to 11th April and 14th April to 16th April 2025 |
Open |
Midlands:
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Programme Name (including sector focus): |
Location: |
Dates: |
Open or Closed to Applications: |
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Impactful Futures (charity sector) |
Birmingham |
17th Feb to 21st Feb and 24th Feb to 26th Feb 2025*Half term (5 days) and Term time (3 days) – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Birmingham |
14th April to 17th April and |
Closed |
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STEM Futures |
Birmingham |
27th to 30th May and |
Open |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
Birmingham |
11th to 21st August 2025 |
Open |
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Smart Futures - University of Warwick |
Conventry, Birmingham |
14th April to 25th April 2025 |
Open |
Scotland:
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Programme Name (including sector focus): |
Location: |
Dates: |
Open or Closed to Applications: |
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Smart Futures Business and Finance |
Glasgow |
9th to 18th June 2025 |
Open |
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Smart Futures Business & Sustainability |
Edinburgh & |
7th to 10th April |
Closed |
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Data Driven Futures |
Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas |
14th to 23rd July 2025 |
Open |
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Smart Futures Banking & Finance |
Edinburgh & Surrounding Areas |
28th July to 6th August 2025 |
Open |
South England:
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Programme Name (including sector focus): |
Location: |
Dates: |
Open or Closed to Applications: |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
London |
2nd Dec to 11th Dec 2024*Term time – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
London |
17th to 26th Feb 2025*Half term (5 days) and Term time (3 days) – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Impactful Futures (charity sector) |
London |
17th to 26th Feb 2025*Half term (5 days) and Term time (3 days) – candidates will need permission from school/college if offered a place |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
London |
7th to 16th April 2025 |
Closed |
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Tech Futures |
London |
7th to 16th April 2025 |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology - Haberdashers |
London (Haberdashers schools ONLY) |
7th to 16th April 2025 |
Open to Haberdashers students |
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STEM Futures |
London |
27th to 30th May and |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
London |
28th July to 6th August 2025 |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Finance |
London |
11th to 21st August 2025 |
Closed |
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Chartered Banker Institute Futures |
London |
7th to 16th April 2025 |
Closed |
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Wealth and Asset Management Futures |
London |
7th to 16th April 2025 |
Closed |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Reading |
27th to 30th May and 28th to 31st July 2025 |
Open |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Luton |
27th May to 30th May and 4th August to 7th August 2025 |
Open |
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Data Driven Futures: Actuaries |
London |
27th May to 30th May and 21st July to 24th July 2025 |
Open |
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Real Estate Futures |
London |
27th May to 30th May and 4th August to 7th August 2025 |
Open |
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Private Equity Futures |
London |
4th August to 13th August 2025 |
Open |
National:
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Programme Name (including sector focus): |
Location: |
Dates: |
Open or Closed to Applications: |
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Smart Futures Business & Technology |
Sheffield,Wolverhampton ,kirklees,and Crawley |
27th May to 30th May and 4th August to 7th August 2025 |
Open |
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Chartered Banker Institute Futures |
Durham, Bristol, Birmingham |
14th April to 25th April 2025 |
Open |
