Startup Sherpas SuperSquads

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    Our activities specifically target young people aged 13–19, particularly those from underrepresented or economically disadvantaged backgrounds, equipping them with real-world work experience, entrepreneurial skills, and access to career opportunities

  • The General Public / Mankind

    By empowering teens with innovative thinking, we pave the way for transformative advancements that address societal needs, creating a brighter and more sustainable future for all.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 100

    We aim to engage one million young people.

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

We are an Ed-Tech and Social Enterprise fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young people. Our mission is to create a generation of trained innovators and entrepreneurs to solve the world's biggest problems. Our flagship programme, SuperSquad, offers 6-week paid work experiences for 13-19-year-olds, helping organisations harness young people's creativity and future-proof their businesses. To date, we've trained 5,000 young people, injecting £330k into the teenage economy.

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BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

2500

We owe the young people this!

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£250,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2025 Onwards

Activity goals

Equip Young People with Essential Employability Skills.

Provide Authentic Modern Work Experience.

Foster Social Mobility and Economic Impact.

Activity Actions

  • We engage young people through paid, hands-on work experience in real-world business challenges.

  • We connect young people with roles and industries creating much needed talent pipelines.

  • We focus on removing barriers to opportunity, targeting underrepresented groups.

  • We not only enhance their employability but also shift employer mindsets on youth potential.