FIRST CAREERS
1-1 or small‑group coaching, with a touch of mentoring.
Facilitated support for work‑readiness, career ownership, high performance and wellbeing.
Designed for early careers cohorts - Graduates, Trainees, Apprentices and Placement students.
Ideal for programme completers who are likely to be exploring next career steps.
CHALLENGES, SOLUTIONS & BENEFITS
EQUITY
Differences in work readiness lead to varied starting points when it comes to first careers.
Those lacking positive role models and success champions may need more time to level up.
Coaching encourages young people to discover and believe in the unique value they can bring to the workplace.
LEADERSHIP MUSCLES
Many young professionals are curious, capable and keen to learn about leadership, long before the job title arrives.
Coaching invites aspiring leaders to notice and apply the qualities that define leadership - this contributes towards preparing for leadership and managing the urgency to progress too quickly.
WELLBEING
Reflective conversations give us the opportunity to identify and make sense of what feels heavy at an early stage - before it turns into poor performance, absence and resignations.
You will be able to evidence that your organisation is offering practical support for mental health.
SKILLS FOR LIFE
Learning to set and pursue challenging but achievable goals is a skill for life.
Learning this habit early and noticing small victories lead to a sustained pattern of high performance.
RETENTION
The human brain prefers familiarity.
A sprinkle of coaching ensures that growth options within your organisation are considered before looking elsewhere.
Coaching improves the odds of keeping your emerging talent longer.
EMPLOYER OF CHOICE
Young talent scout for human connection, wellbeing focus and individualistic career development.
Offering coaching sessions to support the vulnerable transition into employment will look great on your early careers programme adverts.