15/04/2026
As the first round of our Activate Your Future programme draws to a close, we reflect on a remarkable few months of helping 16–21-year-olds navigate their next steps. This initiative formed part of the Youth Guarantee Trailblazer, a government-funded mission designed to remove barriers for those who are currently NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) or at risk of becoming so.
Funded by the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority, we’ve run three unique editions spanning industries such as Healthcare, Fitness, Hospitality and beyond. We’ve worked alongside some incredible partners such as Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Fitness Rush Mobile and Oscar's Pizza
Throughout this programme, we have had the privilege to witness firsthand the tenacity of young people involved. We’ve listened to the stories that brought them to us and more importantly, we’ve seen the resilience and drive that is carrying them forward.
As an organisation this programme had its challenges, and we’ve learnt many lessons along the way that will inform how we work in the future.
Participants are now transitioning into employment, securing interviews, and, most crucially, walking away with more confidence and a clearer sense of what’s next.
We are committed to continuing to support all the young people involved. This isn’t the end; this is where it starts. We want to continue to be there to help them move towards their future goals.
We hope to keep running these sorts of programmes in the future, reaching even more young people and providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
As we wrap up, we’ll be sharing some of the inspirational stories we’ve seen along the way, from our employers, facilitators and participants to celebrate everything they’ve learnt, gained and achieved. Our first spotlights with Kate Greenwood and Sam are now available to read on our website: https://formthefuture.org.uk/news?_sft_category=activate-your-future
