The Classroom to Boardroom Foundation
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Opportunity knows
no boundaries
Every young person deserves to be successful in the future, both personally and professionally.
It sounds obvious. But we still live in a time when not every young person has an equal opportunity for employment. This is why we started our Classroom to Boardroom Foundation: to provide students with equal access to education opportunities and brilliant careers, regardless of their economic background.
Today, over 2 million young people in Britain live in poverty. This has a significant impact on their education experience from an early age, making them less likely to go to university and access jobs that will improve their life. The Foundation’s mission is to level the playing field and provide the skills, education, and professional opportunities needed to help students from underprivileged environments succeed in exceptional careers.
We proudly partner with outstanding students, visionary school leaders, and our dedicated group of partnering firms. As the Foundation grows, we are privileged to see how it’s driving success.
Who we work with
Meet the Classroom to Boardroom
Foundation recruitment team
Lizzie Louis
Managing Director
Lizzie is a Managing Director at Dartmouth and leads the Early Careers team, and is a widely known expert in creating hiring strategies for this sector. She has worked on recruitment campaigns across Europe and in the US, devising talent acquisition strategies and graduate schemes for investment banks, asset managers and private equity firms.
Annie McAnulty
Classroom to Boardroom Foundation Lead
Annie spent six years working in student marketing and engagement, before focusing on employability programmes at social mobility charity, The Sutton Trust. She now leads on engaging clients in meaningful opportunities to ensure students have an equal start to their career.
Zamzam Mmohamoud
Programme Coordinator
Zamzam has prior experience working in a non-profit organisation, mentoring students and showcasing the diverse career pathways available for young people. She has an educational background in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences.
What we do
Professional Pathways
Insight days with leading businesses introducing students to the skills, knowledge, and education paths to start a career in the professional and financial sectors.
CV workshops
Valuable skills sessions to develop a CV and cover letter, building students’ confidence and their chances of securing further study, apprenticeships, and employment.
Interview techniques
The opportunity to learn interview skills in realistic scenarios at academic institutions, future internships, and workplaces.
Classroom to Boardroom Foundation Student Network
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find out more?
Whether you’re a career-curious student with great ambitions, an inspiring teacher to talented young people, or an innovative organisation wanting to help tackle social inequalities, we can help you.
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exceptional role?
Whatever your next HR career move, we’re here to find the role where you will make the greatest impact and guide you through the whole process. Let’s find your next opportunity together.
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