Together we can end youth unemployment in Sheffield.

What is Ascend?

    • A one-to-one consultation to help you identify some short-term business goals and define a new role for an Ascender to help you achieve them.

    • A number of Ascenders (defined by you) for a 2-week unpaid work placement.

    • The option to then hire the Ascender/s for up to six months, part-time (we recommend 15-32 hours per week) on minimum wage, while they also participate in fortnightly training, mentoring and ongoing support from Together for Sheffield to help them thrive in their role with your organisation.

    • The opportunity to invest in a young adult near the beginning of their career journey.

    • At least two weeks of work experience relevant to your goals - with the chance to try more placements if you’d like - plus support with job interviews.

    • Your own career mentor who will help you reflect on your journey and figure out the next steps.

    • Hands-on group training sessions, which take place twice a month, where you can meet other Ascenders.

Would you like to grow your business, while also transforming the lives of young adults in Sheffield?

If so, you are invited to join the Ascend programme – a service designed to help you meet your business goals, while also providing valuable opportunities to local young adults whose career paths have been disrupted by the pandemic.

  • Employers

    Discover how you can be a part of ending youth unemployment in Sheffield. It’s good for young adults, it’s good for our city, and it’s great for your organisation.

    Learn More

  • Participants

    Are you a young adult who would like some help to find purpose and work?

    Try Ascend

  • Mentors

    Would you like to share your knowledge and experience and guide young adults to a brighter future?

    How can I help?

  • Funders

    Would you like to partner with Ascend to help end youth unemployment in Sheffield?

    Your impact

Case Study

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Case Study

“Ascend is good for our business and we’re making a difference in Sheffield”

John Bevan – S4S Dental

“Being part of the Ascend has literally changed my life”

Wilster – Ascender

  • “The young adults on the scheme have really grown in confidence over their time with us. Several of them were fairly new to employment and hadn’t been given any particular responsibility in their roles before, but now, they’re a big part of the team. They interact well with people around them, and they’re an asset to the company.”

    Ben Widdows - CEO
    Good With Devices

  • “We’ve already taken on two young people from the TFS programme, who are now responsible for whole departments: millions of pounds worth of equipment and people.”

    Luke Burras - COO
    Mobile Power

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