AT practices sought to sponsor design and mentoring outreach programme
Accelerate supports young people, aged 16-18, from under-represented backgrounds to pursure careers in the built environment sector. The aim is to equip them with the skills, portfolios, networks and the confidence to make informed career choices.
Accelerate survives each year entirely from external funding and the generosity of those who support the.
It costs £1500 per student to take part in the course – each participating practice is asked to make a contribution of between £1000 and £3000 to the course.
Why support Accelerate?
- Champion diversity in the built environment sector
- Engage with young people and build lasting relationships
- Develop your skills as an educator
- Promote your practice by facilitating job opportunities and work experience
- Take part in the programme as a mentor/guest faciliator
- Support young people to navigate their futures
- Provide young people with the tools to become critical thinkers
- Democratise the processes involving our built environment
- Meet other professionals from the built environment industry, exchange ideas and facilitate future collaborations
If you would like to know more please contact Siraaj Mitha, Director of Accelerate: [email protected] or visit open-city.org.uk/accelerate
