07/07/2026
Join 2-3 degrees to shape your area together and develop your skills for the future
About the Programme
2-3 Degrees are looking for 10 young people (15-25) from Broxbourne, Epping, East Hertfordshire and Harlow to join Future Makers: Gilston, a 12 hour paid work experience programme.
You will get the chance to develop key skills and update your CV with some practical work experience.
On this programme, you will have a meaningful say in how some of the land developed by the developers (Places for People and Barratt Redrow) can be used before these new villages come forward.
You will learn about local changes, learn about different career paths in the built environment from a range of professionals.
What You’ll Get From the Event
⭐ Learn about the changes to your local area and how you can shape it
🍕 Food and snacks provided
🚆 Travel costs reimbursed
🔥 Meet other motivated and ambitious young people
🤝 Network with professionals and organisations connected to opportunities in the area
📄 Gain skills that strengthen your CV, UCAS applications, and interviews
🛠 Take part in interactive workshops designed to build confidence and practical skills
💡 Learn about career pathways, apprenticeships, and local opportunities
This programme is about discovering what you are capable of, sharing your views, making genuine connections, and walking away with skills you can actually use.
Workshop Dates
Session 1 - Tuesday 21 July: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Session 2 - Wednesday 22 July: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Session 3 - Thursday 23 July: 4:00 - 7:00 pm
Celebration and Showcase - Saturday 1 Aug : TBC
This programme is being delivered by Award-winning social enterprise 2-3 Degrees, and is funded by Places for People and Barratt Redrow.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/future-makers-gilston-tickets-1991189528481
