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Gaganpreet
‘MTL's support doesn't end after programme' - Gaganpreet shares her MTL success storyMy name is Gaganpreet Dephu and I grew up in a working-class family in a deprived area. My parents had always emphasised the importance of education, but university never appealed...
Making The Leap consults on new community space and HQ
View Looking East Along Hazel RoadOn Thursday 19th September, Making The Leap hosted members of the local community in Kensal Green at their consultation event for a new community centre and headquarters. Residents had the opportunity to see the proposals and speak...
Making The Leap Impact Report 22/23
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Sandra Wallace CBE named new Chair of Trustees at Making The Leap
Sandra Wallace CBE (far left) becomes Chair of Trustees, while Dipi McKernan (left centre), Emma Canavan (right centre) and Catherine Osaigbovo (far right) become Trustees.Making The Leap welcomes Sandra Wallace CBE as the charity’s new Chair of Trustees. Sandra,...
Martyna
In 2022, I graduated from Bangor University in Criminology and Criminal Justice, as I wanted to pursue a career within the Youth Offending Team or Youth Justice. At the time, I was also considering doing a master's degree, however, I decided to wait, and it is...
Albert
Before my journey with Making The Leap, I had struggled to land my ideal job and found the job market very tough, especially given that I had just graduated with a Bachelors in Business and Management. It took me well over 4 years to land my ideal role, which...
Jasmin
We hear from MTL Fellow, who completed the ACE programme late last year. Jasmin is now working for a financial consultancy firm and shares her journey below: “My name is Jasmin. I have a background in law and did my masters in Human Rights. For a very long time, I...
It’s Time To Talk Day | Mental Health Tips
It’s Time To Talk Day – a day to highlight the importance of taking care of your mental health and having someone to lean on through your struggles. Here are some tips our Alumni Coordinator, Emily, has shared: Tip 1: Validate yourself You may feel...
Duc’s Success Story
Duc, one of our Fellows, discusses his path to success and how he came to work for a Financial Management Consultancy Firm. He says our young adults programme has helped him 'better-version' of him and "I never thought I'd be the person I am today". See his...
Muad’s Story
Our Fellow, Muad, speaks about his journey to success and how he has found a role working within the NHS. After completing our young adults programme, in which we provide a soft skills and confidence-building workshop, he says that programme "helped me apply...
Aziza’s Success Story
Aziza completed the ACE workshop in September of this year and has since secured a role with a financial management consultancy firm. Here’s what she had to say: “My name is Aziza. Prior to Making The Leap, I was struggling to make headway with my applications. I got...
How Josh Made the Leap
Josh completed our workshop in September this year (2022), and showed real drive and creativity in the workshop. He has now secured a role at Paramount Pictures as a Content Producer "Having just recovered from a 6-month stint at home with long...
MTL announces new Trustees
Making The Leap appoints Dom Scott and Laurence Meehan to its Board of Trustees Making The Leap is pleased to announce that Dom Scott, Managing Director of Lifetime Connect and Laurence Meehan, Corporate Relations Director at Diageo have both been appointed as Making...
How Sandra Made the Leap
After completing our workshop and gaining experience as a runner at a TV production company, Sandra now works in Research Development and has published a poetry collection. My current role is a Junior...
How to make the best of a careers fair?
When it comes to job hunting, attending career fairs is an extremely useful way to navigate the market. They are an excellent (and usually free) way to meet employers from a range of industries and learn more about the opportunities they have available. ...
Neema
Before Making The Leap, I was defeated and my career goals were not clear. I had graduated with a first-class degree in Law, but I had yet to secure a full-time role in the legal sector, even though I had plenty of interviews. Consequently, I knew I needed help with...
Ray
Our Fellow, Ray, recently completed the ACE Programme and has gone on to secure a fantastic role with our corporate partner, Lidl. In the short video below, she shares what this opportunity means to her and the impact the workshop has had on her life.
A Spotlight into a Corporate Partner – CMC Markets
One of our most valued partnerships is with CMC Markets and the Peter Cruddas Foundation. We have spoken to Lord Cruddas, the Founder of CMC Markets and the Peter Cruddas Foundation, who has given us insight into the journey he has taken to get to where he is today,...