“"At Macfarlanes we are committed to creating a fair workplace. We have been delighted to work with the Social Mobility Foundation to provide work...”Macfarlanes
The Social Mobility Foundation
The Social Mobility Foundation exists to support high-achieving young people from low-income backgrounds into the top universities and professions. We do this by providing a holistic programme of support encompassing internships, mentoring, university application support and skills development to students predicted to achieve ABB or above at A-Level who have been eligible for Free School Meals.
Internships
We are looking for professionals to host short 1-2 week work tasters to give students an invaluable insight into the profession of their choice. Think you could help?
Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP, Prime Minister
September 22nd, 2010“The Social Mobility Foundation provides an exemplary service to help academically-talented disadvantaged students achieve their potential. I and many other Cabinet Ministers have been delighted to host SMF students and I strongly encourage other...”Rt. Hon. David Cameron MP, Prime Minister
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Latest Article
Record breaking numbers at our 2012 Aspiring Professionals Programme London launches!
The SMF was delighted to welcome over 440 new students on to the 2012 Aspiring Professionals Programme (APP) in London this month. Our launch events are an opportunity for us to introduce ourselves to the students and give them a taste of what they have to look forward to over the coming year. Our first [...]
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Latest Blog
Turning social mobility into reality: Georgina
Georgina, currently in her final year at the University of Nottingham, was placed in an internship at Taylor Wessing in 2006, when she was 17. She has just been offered a training contract by the firm.