YEUK welcomes Go Think big a ‘Youth Friendly’ work experience for young people

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Youth Employment UK welcomes Go Think big, a ‘Youth Friendly’ organisation that offers careers advice and brilliant Work experience opportunities!

GoThinkBig supports young people aged between 16 and 24. We aim to support them to take their first step on the career ladder, whatever their education and background. We do this through inspiring editorial content and amazing work experience opportunities.

GoThinkBig offers a range of opportunities for young people, which means their engagement is different. The main aim for each individual is to help them take that first step on the career ladder, so they may join us for a one day shadowing opportunity or a 3 month paid internship.

Work Experince young person Go Think BigName: Jessica Kendrixs

Age: 18

Location: London

How did you find out about Go Think Big?

I found out about GoThinkBig through my college, they were talking about work experience and their website (gothinkbig.co.uk) which offers advice and also work experience. I signed up for one of their flagship GoThinkBig sessions in London, where I became even more interested and involved with everything that GoThinkBig offers.

What projects are you currently working on?

I have been included in lots of projects including: researching entry level music industry roles for someone who needed advice, to different sixth forms and colleges in Bristol & Newcastle for outreach. I have helped out with project management by tracking advertising in online and printed magazines. I have also been with the editorial team, pitching my own ideas for features as well as suggesting what they could include on some previously published articles. I have published an article about my experience at GTB and have written a feature on A Level advice for the features page on the website.

 

What difference has being part of Go Think Big made to you? And your career path?

I gained new skills such as data validation, using social media software and coding for Facebook. My experience has shown me the many different roles available for me in the future and that I do not have to go through a particular path to get where I want to be. I was very grateful for my time with the editorial team as they allowed for me to pitch my ideas to them, offered advice and suggested improvements. The advice that I have heard across the entire team regarding my future career has been great and I cannot be thankful enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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