Join our
Youth Council
Join our Youth Council
We're recruiting now!
Futures For All has a brilliant opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Our Youth Council is coming up for renewal in January 2026, and we’re searching for up to 20 young people like you (or like your students if you’re a teacher) who can’t wait to amplify your voice across a range of topics relating to careers education and future careers.
Why apply?
Youth Council members: Meet together at a full induction, act as an advisory board for our teams, improve and co-create our programmes, provide feedback on student resources, write letters to Ministers on youth initiatives and blog articles about your experiences, record short videos to inform and inspire young people, attend or speak at educational events and round table meetings with policy makers, MPs or employers, get training and chances to grow skills and confidence.
Who can join us?
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Students in years 10 – 12 and aged 15 – 17
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Studying at a UK state school or college
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Passionate about giving young people a voice
Applications open on November 3rd 2025 for 4 weeks and close on November 28th.
We're recruiting now!
Futures For All has a brilliant opportunity that you won’t want to miss. Our Youth Council is coming up for renewal in January 2026, and we’re searching for up to 20 young people like you (or like your students if you’re a teacher) who can’t wait to amplify your voice across a range of topics relating to careers education and future careers.
Why apply?
Youth Council members: Meet together at a full induction, act as an advisory board for our teams, improve and co-create our programmes, provide feedback on student resources, write letters to Ministers on youth initiatives and blog articles about your experiences, record short videos to inform and inspire young people, attend or speak at educational events and round table meetings with policy makers, MPs or employers, get training and chances to grow skills and confidence.
Who can join us?
-
Students in years 10 – 12
and aged 15 – 17 -
Studying at a UK state
school or college -
Passionate about giving
young people a voice
Applications open on November 3rd 2025 for 4 weeks and close on November 28th.
Our Youth Council fuels Futures For All
Young people are at the heart of what Futures For All do, and so our Youth Council is vital to ensuring that our charity continues to provide the very best support it can. Each year, a diverse group of 15-17-year-olds from across the UK join us to provide insights into the challenges facing millions of state-educated students today.
We seek representatives from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and every corner of England. This year, our members are spread far and wide, from South Elmsall to St Albans – each selected based on their interest in and passion for the causes that align with our social mobility mission.
Although the opportunities can vary year on year, depending on the focus of our work, interests of the group or individuals and external factors such as it being a general election year, the Youth Council can expect to get involved in several exciting ways.
What our Youth Council do
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Share their “youth voice”
Charity-wide teams consult with members to develop our work and make improvements or updates to our programmes – for example, working with our tech team to develop the user experience for young people, or helping to create resources for careers talks.
02
Attend external events
Whether it’s attending educational events such as the Festival of Education or other panel discussions with industry leaders, MPs, employers and educators – members speak to share their stories and opinions, representing both young people and our charity.
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Gain experience and skills
Our Youth Council members get lots of chances for individual personal development – by gaining experience in a supportive team, developing skills such as communication, and getting access to specific training along the way.
Meet our current Youth Council
Our Youth Council are a group of like-minded young people from a diverse range of backgrounds UK-wide – who are working hard as we speak to make a real difference.
Here are this year's members:
Adithya
17, London
Aman
17, London
Berenise
17, London
Cara
17, South East
Cormac
16, North West
Daisy
16, North West
Da-Jarna
16, North West
Emma
17, London
Fatoumatta
16, West Midlands
Gracie-Mae
17, West Midlands
Imani
16, East Midlands
Lamis
16, London
Melina
18, London
Mian
16, London
Sanjana
16, South East
Yusuf
16, London
Youth Council success stories
The Youth Council in action
Watch our short video to hear what members of our 2023 dream team had to say about working with Futures For All and each other. Listen to Joyce, Josh and Sophia as they share what it was like to be an important part of our charity.
“I really liked the professional and organised way that Futures For All involved us with their Youth Council. During the year, I applied to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics and used my experience to learn more about the world of politics.”
Molly
Wales
“Unlike other areas of the UK, Glasgow is abundant in terms of work experience opportunities. However, there is a lack of awareness regarding accessibility and availability. I was pleased to share the bounties up for grabs and inform all young people about this treasure.”
Ahmad
Scotland
“Through my role I not only improved my confidence through public speaking but I had my voice heard for the good of other students who are in the same position as me – facing problems with access to work experience in our local regions and reaching our potential.”
Bitania
North East England
The Youth Council in action
Watch our short video to hear what members of our 2023 dream team had to say about working with Futures For All and each other. Listen to Joyce, Josh and Sophia as they share what it was like to be an important part of our charity.
“I really liked the professional and organised way that Futures For All involved us with their Youth Council. During the year, I applied to study Philosophy, Politics and Economics and used my experience to learn more about the world of politics.”
Molly
Wales
“Unlike other areas of the UK, Glasgow is abundant in terms of work experience opportunities. However, there is a lack of awareness regarding accessibility and availability. I was pleased to share the bounties up for grabs and inform all young people about this treasure.”
Ahmad
Scotland
“Through my role I not only improved my confidence through public speaking but I had my voice heard for the good of other students who are in the same position as me – facing problems with access to work experience in our local regions and reaching our potential.”
Bitania
North East England
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