Experiential leadership company Common Purpose has launched a new venture designed to “help dismantle barriers young people face in employment”.
The EvolveCareers edtech initiative is hoping to “revolutionise” the young people’s transition from education into work through on-demand learning experiences.
The EvolveCareers’ Career Accelerator program will provide “essential skills” to dismantle common barriers and equip young professionals with “mindsets that will complement conventional learning experiences, ensuring that they are well-prepared for the workforce”.
“Our commitment to opening doors of opportunity for young people from all walks of life through our award-winning programs and experiences has been a pivotal part of our Common Purpose journey,” said Adirupa Sengupta, group chief executive of Common Purpose.
“But innovation is our heartbeat,” Sengupta, who leads the company that won the Championing Diversity at The PIEoneer Awards in 2018, continued.
“Through the years we’ve evolved our learning experiences to match diverse learning styles and situations to ensure no one is left behind in this interconnected world. With EvolveCareers, we take that commitment to the next level,” she said.
Managing director of EvolveCareers, Andy Coxall, noted that “the gap between education and the world of work is increasing in ways it has never done before”.
“The pathway to career success has never been more complicated for young people”
Career specialists connected to employers such as Ernst & Young, Meta and Schneider Electric will complement the platform’s curriculum. Issues it will cover include how to operate effectively in an organizational system, communicating across functions and countries and serving diverse clients, influencing senior leadership, overcoming imposter syndrome, and more.
Common Purpose has previously partnered with CRCC Asia on inclusive leadership courses.
“New skills, new technology, new jobs – the pathway to career success has never been more complicated for young people,” Coxall said.
“With EvolveCareers, we’re not merely shaping careers and bridging gaps; we’re carving out a legacy of enduring impact that reverberates through generations. We are hugely excited to be launching this new venture to support young talent as they transition and accelerate through their early career.”
