STUDENT COMMUNITIES & EVENTS
Connect with networks, communities, and attend exclusive events
BAN
The Black Apprentice Network
A community platform supporting, connecting, and empowering Black apprentices across the UK. Creating a sense of belonging, providing valuable opportunities, and amplifying voices and stories.
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LEAF Pathways
Law • Engineering • Finance & Beyond
UK-based network empowering young professionals. Our mission: help, educate, and inspire the next generation through events, technology, and community.
💬 What Our Community Says:
"The best student community I've ever joined." - Zara, 19
"LEAF changed my outlook on my career." - Jamal, 21
Investate
Where Gen Z Ambition Meets Elite Opportunity
Redefining post-18 career journeys - empowering 8,000+ UK students to break into the world's most competitive paths: entrepreneurship, apprenticeships, university, and elite graduate careers.
🎯 What We Offer:
• Career Access to BlackRock, Clifford Chance & more
• 500+ CVs reviewed, landing offers at J.P. Morgan & Morgan Stanley
• Elite Mentorship from BNP Paribas, White & Case & PE firms
• Entrepreneurship events with 6-7 figure founders
Sutton Trust UK Summer Schools
FREE University Summer School Programmes
Experience university life through free week-long summer schools at leading UK universities. Explore 40+ subjects from Medicine to Law, receive UCAS support, and gain contextual admission benefits.
🎓 What's Included:
• Completely FREE - accommodation, meals & activities
• 15+ hours of undergraduate-level teaching
• UCAS application & personal statement support
• Access to 3,500+ alumni network
• Contextual admission benefits at partner universities
⏰ Most applications close 5 March 2026 | Cambridge courses close 12 February 2026
Forage
Free Job Simulations Platform
Experience different roles at 100+ companies through job simulations. Helping students from all backgrounds discover careers and land jobs.
10m+
Enrollments
300+
Simulations
Springpod
Work-Based Learning Platform
Design and deliver career-connected experiences at scale - from subject spotlights and work placements to micro-internships, employability skills, and interview coaching.
🚀 Features:
• Virtual work experience programs
• Career insight days & workshops
• Employability skills development
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Goldman Sachs Engineering Apprenticeships
Learn about Engineering Apprenticeship opportunities at Goldman Sachs. Virtual event with live Q&A session.
The UK’s leading network for Black apprentices and early-career professionals. BAN connects aspiring apprentices with employers, student attraction events, career opportunities and a community of peers.
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StemGirls is a community partnership dedicated to empowering young women and girls to pursue careers in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). Join the WhatsApp community to connect, share opportunities, and support each other in breaking barriers in STEM fields.
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Discover your path through learning at Oxford Summer Courses! Guided by expert tutors from leading universities, explore 40+ subjects including Medicine, Law, Engineering, Computer Science, and more across 13 inspiring locations in Oxford, Cambridge, and beyond. Students from 150+ countries worldwide. Certified B Corporation meeting the highest social and environmental standards.
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Programme providing economically disadvantaged pupils with aspiration, belief and tools to develop careers in the investment and savings industry. Founded by City of London Corporation and BlackRock to address social deprivation barriers.
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National charity supporting young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their potential. 56,000 students supported with 58% progressing to Higher Education (vs 28% nationally). Offers academic support, mentoring, and university preparation programmes.
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Social mobility charity dedicated to breaking down barriers to professional careers. Connects early-career talent (aged 16-25) with employers through education programmes, talent networks, and partnerships. 83,000+ young people empowered with 99% recommending to peers.
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National social mobility charity connecting young people aged 15-18 to workplace opportunities. 20+ years delivering structured programmes of mentoring, paid internships, masterclasses and workplace visits. 4,000+ alumni network supporting career success.
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UK charity that nurtures the knowledge, confidence and networks of high-achieving young people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds through their Aspiring Professionals Programme. They advocate for social mobility, influence employers, and campaign on structural issues.
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Pathway CTM inspires ambition, informs choices, and supports every step of the career journey. They run free events, workshops, and mentoring connecting students with leading employers across the UK.
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Leading global investment bank with expertise in mergers and acquisitions, capital solutions, financial restructuring, and financial and valuation advisory. #1 investment bank for global M&A transactions.
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The Sutton Trust Summer Schools provide free residential programmes at leading UK universities for Year 12 students from less-advantaged backgrounds. Experience university life, gain academic insights, and boost your confidence for higher education applications.
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🤝 Why Join Communities?
Student communities provide mentorship, networking opportunities, and support throughout your journey. Connect with like-minded students, access exclusive resources, and build your professional network!
💡 Tip: Join multiple communities to maximize your opportunities and connections.