We’re on a mission to create a generation of innovators who can solve the worlds biggest challenges.
WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO!
Why we teach
If we want our teenagers to be a generation of future-shapers that can solve our world’s biggest challenges, then we need to give them the tools to do just that.
By teaching young people the qualities of what it means to be a young entrepreneur; as well as the skills of ideation, innovation and creativity when it comes to problem-solving, we can future proof our world.
Ultimately, we think that by working with teens, we can help shape our industries, workplace and society as a whole. That’s good enough for us.
What we teach
Young people are our future world-changers. By teaching them how to bring their ideas to life with confidence and meaning, we can give them the tools to make the big changes that the world needs.
That’s our main focus: shaping future talent to help them be the problem solvers of the future. It’s why our work experience programmes are always themed about diversity, innovation, social mobility, and sustainability – the key impact and legacy points for our business.
Who we teach
In collaboration with industry giants, councils, brands, government initiatives and more, we deliver six-week-long work experience programmes to 13 to 18-year-olds nationwide. They’re paid, too!
Our students are recruited to these programmes through light touch schools outreach at a national scale and through direct-to-teen social media campaigns, with the aim of being as diverse as possible – giving opportunities to teens from underrepresented communities to learn and succeed, not just ‘the top of the class’.
So far, we’ve helped deliver over 3,000 young people in the UK the entrepreneurial skills they need to succeed as inspired employees of the 21st century. But here at Startup Sherpas, we dream big, and have goals to deliver work experience to one million young people globally by 2029.
How we teach
We have codified the process of bringing ideas to life into structured, step-by-step exercises that anyone can follow.
All our programmes, which we’ve named our Super Squads, are delivered using our aptly named e-Doing platform – our proprietary digital platform.
Our programmes consist of various ‘missions’ in efforts to answer an overarching question, assigned by the client or sponsor – these are tasks that help cover the skills of innovation, creativity, leadership and ideation.
In each Super Squad, students are given a design question, and it’s their goal to create solutions to a problem that’s usually faced on a population level.
Where we teach
Our digital platform, e-Doing, allows access for students (fondly named our Sherpees!) to work from wherever they are in the world, whenever they are available
MISSION #1: DIVERSITY
How can we drive an understanding of the benefits Diversity brings?
In the fast-paced world of DIVERSITY, companies continually strive to innovate while grappling with a shortage of skilled professionals. [Your Company Name] plays a pivotal role in this scenario by orchestrating work experiences for young individuals. By engaging with our programs, transport companies not only gain fresh perspectives on their challenges but also nurture potential future leaders. Our initiatives empower young talents to contribute to real projects, earning a valuable income and gaining insights into the intricacies of the transport sector. This symbiotic relationship not only addresses the immediate project needs but also serves as a long-term solution to the industry’s talent acquisition challenges.
MISSION #2: SOCIAL MOBILITY
How can we drive Social Mobility?
In the fast-paced world of Social Mobility, companies continually strive to innovate while grappling with a shortage of skilled professionals. [Your Company Name] plays a pivotal role in this scenario by orchestrating work experiences for young individuals. By engaging with our programs, transport companies not only gain fresh perspectives on their challenges but also nurture potential future leaders. Our initiatives empower young talents to contribute to real projects, earning a valuable income and gaining insights into the intricacies of the transport sector. This symbiotic relationship not only addresses the immediate project needs but also serves as a long-term solution to the industry’s talent acquisition challenges.
LISTEN TO US!
Episode 1:
Oops, I started an airline!
Hugo Pickford-Wardle talks to Dan Roe about the story of his Fantastic Failure trying to start an airline for skiers. From the front page of the Financial Times to a cease and desist letter from the Civil Aviation Authority this Fantastic Failure is packed with twists and turns.
Episode 2:
Mister Truffle. Becoming the leading Truffle expert in the UK.
Hugo Pickford-Wardle talks to Dan Roe about the story of his Fantastic Failure building Mister Truffle, a service offering fresh truffles to domestic chefs. From Michelin starred kitchens to street corners this Fantastic Failure is packed with tasty treats.
