The 5 Million Futures programme offered to schools is designed to complement the existing school curriculum by upskilling students with practical and soft skills that aid their transition through secondary school and into further education and employment. It will focus on delivering beneficial sessions to students, which will cover a range of practical areas such as financial awareness, CV writing, and job applications; as well as soft skills sessions focusing on building confidence and interview skills;
The programme also extends outside of the classroom and will work with governors, teachers and other school staff to support strong and sustainable leadership.
The Deloitte Cambridge programme is led by Faye Dorsett, tax director at Deloitte. Faye and her colleague Kirsten were delighted to visit the School recently, meet the leadership and the students. Faye said
“We are thrilled to partner with Castle Manor Academy and are excited to use our skills to make a real difference to the young people in our local community. I have seen first-hand how ambitious the staff are for their students, and how dedicated they are to helping them prepare for the world of work.”
Commenting on the relationship, Vanessa Whitcombe, Headteacher at Castle Manor Academy said, “We are so delighted and proud to be a partner school working with Deloitte. This partnership will bring excellent opportunities for our young people and our whole community, raising aspirations and preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow. We have various projects already lined up which will have significant impact on our students and staff and we cannot wait to get started!
About 5 Million Futures:
- Since 2016, Deloitte has focused on helping people in the UK overcome barriers to skills, education and employment through our 5 Million Futures social impact strategy. We have empowered almost 3 million futures in the UK through volunteering, fundraising and pro bono support. We work with over 80 schools and charities, including 22 office aligned charities, 32 schools and a range of national organisations.
- In the year ending 31 May 2024, over 661,000 people benefitted from our 5 Million Futures programmes, with professionals across our firm volunteering more than 55,000 hours of their time. We support partners both at a national level and locally with each of our regional offices working with a charity whose work is aligned with the strategic pillars of the 5 Million Futures programme.
