Testimonials
Much of the momentum behind accessprofessions.com has been generated by a number of high profile figures from the worlds of Higher Education, philanthropy, the City and politics. Have a read about what some of these people have said about accessprofessions.com already.
“I’m delighted to support this proactive response to one of the Panel’s most important recommendations; accessprofessions.com is a great online initiative which harnesses the huge range of opportunities provided by universities, businesses, charities and other organisations all over the country. It will really help to establish a level playing field by ensuring work is targeted where it is most needed.”
“accessprofessions.com is an excellent, simple, online idea which will make a significant and unique contribution to social mobility. The site will provide teachers with up-to-date and comprehensive careers resources, and guide students from non-privileged backgrounds into high-quality work experience – two central aims shared by the AGR in our own manifesto.”
“Raising the aspirations, particularly among students from under-represented backgrounds is critical to a fair society and a truly representative professional sector. The need for employers to do more to bridge the gap between the classroom and the world of work inspired Business in the Community to launch the Work Inspiration campaign in 2009 – a call to action to make school childrens’ early experiences of work, ones that inspire. A web portal delivering information about quality opportunities to young people reliably and well will be welcomed by the business community keen to deliver inspiring experiences of work and to target audiences who may not find their way so readily to the opportunities available.”
"Business has a huge amount to offer to young people considering professional careers, but navigating the sources of information about schemes, placements and mentoring can be daunting. This website will help young people identify opportunities available to them and act as a single point of contact.”
“The University of Manchester and other Russell Group universities are enthused by the potential for accessprofessions.com to bring about a step-change in how young people and their advisers access the vital information and opportunities to progress into professional occupations. Like all good ideas it is simple and unique: with so many initiatives already being offered by HEIs and other sectors of society this could make them instantly more accessible to those without the ‘nous’ needed to access them.”
“We recognise that a great number of young people struggle to find work experience that will help them make informed career decisions. A portal like accessprofessions.com will help students to decide if a career in the legal profession – or any profession – is for them. Promoting greater access needs a concerted effort from the Government, the education system, third sector organisations and businesses. If we can work with one another to improve young people’s aspirations, we can all be far more effective.”
“Ensuring aspiration and awareness raising work reaches bright students from non-privileged backgrounds is at the heart of attempts to boost social mobility. accessprofessions.com will do just that, linking youngsters with valuable opportunities to shape their education and careers. It is an exciting, innovative and overdue initiative which the Sutton Trust is happy to support.”
“There is a growing need for individuals to have access to reliable, high-quality information, advice and guidance. Research evidence shows that having access to information and networks opens up new opportunities and helps ensure social mobility. This new portal is a truly exciting initiative and we look forward to promoting it widely to all potential beneficiaries.”
“accessprofessions.com is a unique portal offering students access to opportunities and businesses access to talent. It is a valuable virtual network that empowers students by arming them with information and supports the legal profession’s work to ensure fair access.”
