Why Pathfinder Exists

State-school educated and navigating university life? The 93% Club connects you with mentoring, networking, and exclusive career opportunities designed for you.

Looking to strengthen your leadership skills? Apply for the Future Leaders programme. A free, year-long leadership programme for Yr12-13s to empower you, ready for further education.

Are you a young person with a passion for the world of storytelling, content creation and podcasting? Well, the network has just set up a new youth-led skills academy!

Passionate about social change? Join the largest and fastest-growing community of youth activists, and grow in your confidence, knowledge and passion for social action.

If You Don’t Do Politics, Politics Will Do You. Agree? Well, then becoming a Squad Leader is the perfect route for you. Join the organisation bringing youth voice to the national decision-making table.

Are you working to create meaningful, systemic change? Why not apply to a network that enables you to connect, learn and lead together in your shared commitment to social change?

Aged 15-19? Living in Manchester and looking for opportunities to strengthen your leadership skills and social action? Youth Leads holds an annual Leadership Programme perfect for you.

Aged 16-25 with lived experience of the youth justice services, being in care or impacted by violence in your community? Become a Young Partner and change services for the better.

Unite Foundation, through it’s All For Us community, works with universities to provide financial support and advice for estranged and care-experienced students in university.

Are you aged 18-30 and looking to develop your entrepreneurial skills or personal confidence? Join one of 20/20 Levels’ bespoke programmes to boost your knowledge and personal development.

Are you a young adoptee aged 11-17? Become a member and meet other young adoptees at activity days, online and as part of the Youth Council, planning and delivering system-level change.

Aged 14-23 and passionate about sports, media and advocacy? Join League Leaders’ Coaches Corner and help educate decision makers on how we can make the world of sports more inclusive.

Fully-funded skills and networking programmes available for young people aged 16+, and have been eligible for free school meals, college bursaries or Education Maintenance Allowance.

Are you a fan of debating? Why not sign up for a paid role as a Debate Mate mentor for secondary and primary school students. An opportunity to train up the next generation of thinkers.

Join the Campaigns Youth Advisory Group, to help ensure lived experience of care-experienced young people are heard, represented and empowered in NAYS’ campaigning work and research delivery.

Do you have lived experience as a young migrant? Become a Core Group member, shaping campaigns to improve the immigration system, and connect with a national young migrant community.

Are you a young person in Brixton, London, with a passion for turning frustration into action? The Advocacy Academy has a selection of programmes to help you organise, and lead social action.

Whether you’re in school looking to bag that top uni place or already in uni eyeing up your dream job, Zero Gravity give you the power to reach your potential, in a community that grows together.

Aged 18-28 and passionate about ending the global education crisis? Become a Global Youth Ambassador and join a 2,000-strong network of young people committed to the same mission.

Join one of the leading student networks, with over 600,000 students to connect with as you explore apprenticeships, work experience and graduate opportunities. Grow together.

Aspiring or Current Apprentice? Join the UK’s first black apprentice network, giving you access to exclusive events, mentorship, career guidance and the biggest black apprentice community.

Aged 14-21? Join the free professional network, designed to help you get started in the word of work, with work experience, events, free interview resources, and networking with employers.

Are you care-experienced, aged 16-26, and ready to get support to kick-start your career? Drive Forward will connect you to a mentor, events, skills development and socials to make it happen.

Find a local uniformed youth offer near you. From the Army Cadets, Girlguiding, Volunteer Police Cadets and St John Ambulance, a local membership is just round the corner.

Aged 10–25 and ready for your next step? Explore Youth Opportunities to find advisory roles, work experience, youth-friendly events, and more — all from across the UK.

Want to break into the creative industries? The ERIC app brings you the best entry-level roles, training programmes, and networking events. Creative opportunities, all in one place.

Looking for more accessible work experience? Use Futures For All’s opportunities finder to search by subject, industry, and location, and discover opportunities that fit you.

Need careers advice, skills training, or support finding work? Youth Employment UK’s digital careers hub gives you the tools and confidence to shape your future.

Are you a care leaver? Organisations and employers across the country have committed to providing opportunities into employment and skills development for care-experience young adults.

Looking to kick-start your career journey? PROSPECTS is a free tool that helps you find work experience, plan career routes and get advice on how to star your next chapter.

Are you a young musician or lyricist? If so, Youth Music is the place for you to find all of the latest training, funding and event opportunities in the arts to help you get to that next level.

University isn’t for everyone and, sometimes the best opportunities are elsewhere. Well, NGTU has a frequently updated page of pathways for you to explore, and even it’s own podcast!

Are you a current or recent graduate? Target jobs is the go-to careers hub just for you, with events, job schemes and advice to kick-start your career with the nation’s leading employers.

Aged 14-30 and looking to make a difference in your local community and beyond? Vinspired brings you unique, fresh volunteering opportunities to fuel your passion for social change and mobilisation.

Under 30 and looking for your first or next role on a as a trustee? The Young Trustees Movement is committed to increasing representation and enhancing the quality of your experience.

Struggling to find work? Download MyPocketSkill, a platform connecting young people to paid opportunities, enabling you to work flexibly around work and study commitments.

Aged 16-30? Access support from Rise Up, an organisation supporting marginalised young people into employment through mentoring, advice and career coaching.

Aged 10-16, and interested in learning about business and setting up your own company? The Young Entrepreneurs Academy have developed the ultimate training programme!

If you’re a care-experienced young person, you can apply to join the Journey2Adulthood independence progamme, covering housing, employment, self-confidence and so much more!

Are you a student in Tower Hamlets, London? The Switch could help you develop key skills and gain work experience as you begin the next chapter of your life… adulthood!

Bridging Barriers provides 1:1 mentoring, professional networking, and skills development for young people aged 16-25 from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Are you a young woman aged 18-30, looking for employability support? The Young Women’s Trust offers free CV and application feedback, workshops, careers coaching and webinars.

Aged 14-19? Jump onto Springpod and get immersed in virtual work experience, in-person events and courses from global organisations, before you apply for Post-18 pathways.

Aged 16-30 years old? The King’s Trust could help you build your confidence, get you a job or start your own business. Why not have a look at what opportunities are available for you?

Interested in entering the world of STEM? You might be eligible for the fully-funded programmes made available, designed to equip you with the skills and networks to get into science.

Are you going into care, in care or about to leave care? Whatever stage you’re at, Become is here to advocate, support you and provide any guidance you need. Your constant support, to help you thrive.

Are you of Black heritage and cuttrnly a university student? Why not apply for an internship with the 10,000 Interns Foundation, a netwwork committed to social mobility with some major opportunities.

Are you aged 16-25, state-educated and a 1st or 2nd generation migrant? Successful applicants to the Development Programme get access to holistic support from school to employment.

Adolescence can be challenging, with school, social media, home and friendship groups impacting our mental health. Visit Childline for non-judgemental 1:1 support and free advice.

The Mix provides facilitated support groups, discussion boards and counselling, podcasts, articles and toolkits on topics that matter most to you.

Are you a university student looking for information or guidance to help you through student life? Student Minds provides information relevant for you and your mates.

Need to talk? Text the word ‘Shout’ to 85258 for a free confidential chat. Visit the resource centre for information. Your mental health maters, you mater. Take a minute to talk to someone.

Need help accessing mental health support? Supporting your mate to open up? Young Minds has a central space full of resources and guidance for you and those you’re looking out for.

Are you or someone you know a young person at risk of homelessness? Reach out to Centrepoint for urgent help and advice on housing and your rights. Everyone has a right to safety and stability.

Access resources, support and guidance as a young carer or young adult carer, with confidence. A safe and reliable organisation with updated singposting to your nearest services.

Sexual health can be a complicated, private matter. But it doesn’t mean you need to figure it out on your own. Brook provides resources, confidential advice and access to services to help keep you safe.

You should never have to deal with suicidal thoughts on your own. Speak to Papyrus through their hotline or visit their website for more support. Together, we can help each other.

Feel unsafe walking home? Give Strut Safe a call and they will stay on the phone with you until you arrive safely at your destination. No judgement, no police alignment, just your safety put first.

No one truly understands the impact of a cancer diagnosis as a young person more than you. But Young Lives vs Cancer is here to help you, giving you the information and space you need.

Sometimes we don’t realise we’re a young carer. Sometimes we keep going anyway. It’s your right to have support, as a young person, so make sure you check out the resources at YCDT.

Sometimes we can get so caught up in our relationships, that we don’t spot when it’s not going so well. Check if you’re in a healthy relationship. Look after yourself.