Supporting #CareExperienced young people through sustainable and fulfilling careers! Unlock your potential or partner with us to transform a life. #caretocareer
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Jun 11
Stories have the power to inspire, connect and open doors – which is why they matter.
This Social Mobility Day, we're proud to share King's story.
A Drive Forward alumnus, King is passionate about encouraging other young people to recognise their potential!
#SocialMobilityDay
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Jun 11
Today is #SocialMobilityDay and we're excited to share the stories of our amazing young people because #StoriesMatter.
Safia's journey has taken her from care to a career in the Civil Service, with dreams of starting her own charity to support others with lived experience.
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So proud of Giovanna, recognised as Participant of the Year at Central London Forward’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer🏆
From building confidence and skills with Drive Forward Foundation to securing an Executive Officer role in the @ukcivilservice
Huge congratulations, Giovanna 🎉
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May 29
Still inspired by @BennettHay incredible Big Hike challenge in support of Drive Forward Foundation 💙
From walking and running to cycling, the team came together to raise vital funds and awareness for young people leaving care 👏
Support the fundraiser: lnkd.in/erFdgmxG
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May 28
Over 1 million young people are now NEET for the first time in a decade.
For care-experienced young people, this crisis has never gone away — around 40% have been excluded from education, employment and training for years.
Care leavers need targeted support, not more barriers.
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May 28
NEW GUEST BLOG 🚨
Our therapist & counsellor Richard Barnardo reflects on the emotional impact of growing up in care, trust, survival and why feeling understood matters.
A powerful and honest read.
Read now via our website 💛
driveforwardfoundation.org/b…
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May 22
Trustee applications are now open at driveforwardfoundation.org/v…
We’re looking for passionate people to help shape brighter futures for care-experienced young people.
Applications close 26 June 2026.
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May 14
Huge thanks to @MottMacDonald for hosting 6 of our young people at their Energy Test & Feedback Day!
Young people explored careers in engineering & energy, built employability skills and started working towards a Silver Level Industrial Cadets award 👏💻
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May 14
The King’s Speech recognised youth unemployment - but care-experienced young people must be prioritised in reforms. We’re calling for day-one Youth Guarantee access, ring-fenced apprenticeships & ongoing support in work.
#KingsSpeech2026 #CareToCareer
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May 13
🚨 The Civil Service Care Leavers Internship Scheme is now OPEN.
Need help with your application? Join our Personal Statement Support Session with @Baringa 💙
📅 19 May
🕚 11am–5pm
📍 DFF Office
⏰ Applications close 31 May.
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May 11
From theatre insight workshops to hands-on Front of House experience, Aiyana is building confidence and skills on her journey from care to career. @oldvictheatre
We’re looking for more employer partners - get in touch 💙
driveforwardfoundation.org/i…
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How can we make work more inclusive for care-experienced young people?
We’ve created a free practical toolkit to help.
Take a look → driveforwardfoundation.org/p…
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Apr 30
Did you know only 2% of care leavers (19–21) are in apprenticeships, while 40% are NEET?
Our new report, co-designed with care-experienced young people - exposes the barriers and outlines solutions.
Download the report: driveforwardfoundation.org/a…
#CareToApprenticeship #CareToCareer
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Apr 28
A fantastic annual team away day at @WeilGotshal yesterday!
From team building and reflection to hearing from Sir Max Hill - and even learning to juggle 🤹 - it was a brilliant chance to celebrate our impact and refocus on supporting care-experienced young people.
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Apr 23
We were thrilled to be back at the House of Lords to launch our latest research! 🏛️
The stats are a wake-up call:
🚫 Only 2% of care leavers are in apprenticeships.
🚫 40% are NEET.
Check out our amazing attendees with the new research! 📸📖
driveforwardfoundation.org/p…
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Apr 23
“Learning something new in my career every day.”
Hasan’s journey shows how our Camden internship programme is turning care into career.
We’re looking for boroughs & employers to partner with us.
driveforwardfoundation.org/i…
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Apr 22
Yesterday we launched the 'Care to Apprenticeship' report! 🏛️
Great to hear from @MaeveSherlock, Lord Hampton, Phil Warnock, Linn Wiman & Sir Max Hill. But the most powerful part? Young people Grace & Jessica sharing their journeys.
Read the report: driveforwardfoundation.org/p… 📈
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Apr 15
Could your hiring be more inclusive?
Our FREE Care to Career Toolkit offers simple ways to support care-experienced young people into work.
40% of care leavers (19–21) aren’t in work or education vs 13% of others.
Let’s work on this together: driveforwardfoundation.org/p…
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🚨 Working with 16-20 y/o young people?
They could get a 6-week paid summer placement via the Summer Jobs Programme (@UKYouth, funded by YEF & @YF_Foundation).
🎯 Builds skills, supports mental health & reduces youth violence.
Check & refer 👇
ukyouth.org/what-we-do/our-p…
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Mar 27
Did you know care-experienced young people are still locked out of work at 3x the national rate?
This week we launched our free Inclusive Employer Toolkit to change that. driveforwardfoundation.org/p…
Coverage landing across @Guardian, @theTimes more to come.
#CareToCareer
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