Introducing Access Generation CIC

Our purpose
To empower employers to attract the next generation.

Our mission
Share young people’s views and expectations to help businesses become more visible and attractive to young people.

Our values
Collaborative – everything we do is co-designed and co-delivered with young people
Proactive – we’re not afraid to test and learn innovative new approaches to work
Positive – we trust, respect and value other people’s expertise, have fun and enjoy our work
Supportive – we support young people and business through their journeys into sustainable employment

Access Generation was formed as a community interest company limited by guarantee in September 2016.

Meet our Peer Panel

Our peer panel provides feedback on our activities and is directly involved in all our decision-making. Our vision is to be run by young people for young people. Meet the Peer Panel below and read their messages to employers. Find out more about joining our peer panel.

Peer Panel Board

Afra Padmore

"My generation does not fear change for equality, we strive for progression and expect our employers to share the same eagerness and willingness to “be on the right side of history”

Read Afra's story...

Kate McQuaid

"Make applications more accessible for those with dyslexia"

Read Kate's story...

Sarah Gaylard

"Acknowledge that young people can adapt through training"

Read Sarah's story...

Sophie Gould

"Only once there is a level playing field that is inclusive and diverse for all will young people be able to flourish."

Read Sophie's story...

Peer Panel Members

Abbie Johnson

"Psychometric testing is not an accurate representation of a candidate."

Read Abbie's story...

Abbie Sherratt

"Disclose the salary; 'competitive salary' can be unclear to students who aren't experienced in their industry of choice."

Read Abbie's story...

Adil Patel

"Give young people the opportunity and a chance to develop"

Read Adil's story...

Alex George

"Ensure reasonable adjustments are made for those with disabilities"

Read Alex's story...

Blessing Ozo

"Young people are more than the assessment results. Give young people the opportunity to show you who they truly are."

Read Blessing's story...

Bryanna Khumalo

"I would urge employers to invest in technology, employment and training and development opportunities for young people, whose resilience, adaptability and digital acumen is crucial for our economic recovery."

Read Bryanna'a story...

David Eboye

"Everyone deserves a chance, a real chance because there is a person behind each application who can offer a variety of skills you may not have known you needed."

Read David's story...

Ebun Agunsoye

"A lot of young people may not have practical experience, but they are curious and ready to learn new skills."

Read Ebun's story...

Ellie Duncan

"Employers is to see young people’s potential and develop them to create a legacy of passionate young people who will want to stay with your organisation."

Read Ellie's story...

Flora Kaminska

"Look out for talent, not just experience. Every person has talent but not every young person has had a chance to develop it or prove it."

Read Flora's story...

Fraser Annis

"Make the interview inclusive. Accommodate for timeout and consider the interview environment."

Read Fraser's story...

Hajan Sahota

“The least that applicants deserve after a strenuous application process is a response with detailed feedback. Put yourself in the applicant’s shoes."

Read Harjan's story...

Immanuel Masih

"Look beyond someone's academic attainment"

Read Immanuel's story...

Jasmine Trapnell

"We have been underestimated for a very long time and it is time for change. If you hire young people you will see the passion and dedication they will put into their job and you will wish you had hired them sooner."

Read Jasmine's story...

Josh Martin

"Young employees will be key for any business moving forward. In the current challenging climate we all find ourselves in, younger people can provide a business with much needed energy and a new perspective."

Read Josh's story...

Laurel

"Be considerate of sensory sensitivity in the workplace setting"

Read Laurel's story...

Navraj Nagra

"Employing young people will be beneficial because most of them, including myself, have a great work ethic and want to gain valuable work experiences."

Read Navraj's story...

Omar Thomas

"Employing young people will give businesses insights into the way the world is evolving"

Read Omar's story...

Peter Colley

"Find the ability in disability"

Read Peter's story...

Radina Dimova

"Employers seem to forget what it was like to be aa student. We face problems such as no feedback, little details in a job description, and not getting a response for months in a row. Most of these are easily fixed if the employer spared a few more minutes of their time."

Read Radina's story...

Reed James

"Applying for a job is already a strenuous process, taking over half a dozen hours in preparation, so with that in mind, my message for employers would be to scrap the use of cover letters."

Read Reed's story...

Ronard Matey

"Employability does not only exist in seasoned working professionals but can also be found in the hearts and minds of the younger generation if given the proper opportunities and training."

Read Ronard's story...

Sophie Lau

"Young people are the next generation. They are the future. Allowing them access to better opportunities is an investment into the future that you want to live in."

Read Sophie's story...

Suraya Mayes

"Provide feedback especially after interview stage"

Read Suraya's story...

Umar Sujad

"Change the way they advertise opportunities to young people and make them more accessible to people and remove barriers for people."

Read Umar's story...

Meet the Directors

Chris Tarry

Founder and Managing Director

See Chris' LinkedIn profile...

Jemma Redden

Director

See Jemma's LinkedIn profile...

About Access Generation CIC