The HELLO FUTURE Project Team is made up of an enthusiastic bunch of business representatives. Led by Coast to Capital and The Careers & Enterprise Company working collaboratively with American Express, Albion in the Community, GetMyFirstJob, Graphite Digital, Laing O’Rourke & Brighton and Hove City Council, we have partnered with over 75 volunteers to support this unique event.
HELLO FUTURE will enable student’s to understand what future employers are looking for and will help students to achieve careers wellbeing, including adaptability and resilience in a changing work landscape, it will also help to raise their aspirations and provide a glimmer of hope in what has been a challenging time.
PROJECT TEAM
Penny Daly
Enterprise Coordinator, Southern SEND Cluster Lead, Coast to Capital LEP
My role is at the heart of the local community to help schools and colleges improve their careers and enterprise activities and to engage with the world of work. I am passionate about motivating young people, supporting independent choice, and supporting positive outcomes.
Kelly Parkhouse
Enterprise Coordinator, Coast to Capital LEP
Passionate and enthusiastic in supporting schools and colleges to engage with businesses and provide a range of opportunities for students to engage in the world of work.
Rob Josephs
Schools Manager, Albion in the Community
My name is Rob Josephs and I am the Schools Manager for Albion in the Community (AITC). Albion in the Community (AITC) is the official charity of Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club.
Before working for AITC, I spent 15 years working in Littlehampton as a PE Teacher, with additional roles such as Head of Year, Director of Enterprise and Director of Student Leadership and Enrichment. I have a passion for working with young people, helping them realise their potential and motivating them to aim high and reach their goals.
Lucy Brinkmann
UK Community Partnerships, American Express
I collaborate with charities, enabling colleagues to volunteer and supporting our communities to thrive. It’s been a great pleasure to be part of the team bringing Hello Future to students across Sussex. Everyone has the right to fulfil their potential. Knowledge builds confidence and confidence can take you anywhere.
Lynsay Josephy
Corporate Partnerships Executive, Albion in the Community
As corporate partnerships lead at Albion in the Community, I work closely with American Express to deliver our colleague volunteering programme as well as supporting other corporate partnerships held by the charity. I have worked in the charity sector for 15 years delivering corporate partnerships of various shapes and sizes.
Faye Russell
Equipment Manager, Laing O’Rourke Construction South, Brighton 3Ts Project
Whilst I have a strong focus on delivery, I also believe in the strength of communication and relationship building. I’m passionate about ensuring young people know about opportunities available to them within the world of work and how to access them. I’m motivated to ensure this is something that, whichever business I am a part of, understands and supports, bringing and supporting new young people in the business – after all these are our leaders of the future!
David Allison
CEO & Co-Founder, GetMyFirstJob
A careers and advice platform used by millions of young people across the UK since its launch in 2014. Working with a wide range of organisations from schools to colleges and Universities as well as some of the UK’s largest employers, David brings a unique perspective to the careers challenges and opportunities facing young people in the current environment. David began his career with Ford Motor Company where he gained a degree in Engineering and an MBA. He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and an Enterprise Adviser with Coast to Capital.
Rob Verheul
Managing Director, Graphite Digital
One of my main aims is to help young people to discover interesting and fulfilling career opportunities in the digital industry.
Donna Keenan
Apprenticeship & Pre-Employment Manager at Brighton & Hove City Council
I lead and manage the apprenticeship and pre-employment programmes for the council. I work closely with stakeholders and partners in the city to deliver a range of different events/programmes which provide young people with an insight into the world of work. Being informed of the many careers paths and opportunities available gives young people the confidence to make the decision that is right for them.
SIGNER
Caroline Manningham
Signer
Hello. I have worked for over 25 years with profoundly deaf adults, children, and young adults within an educational setting. My current role is SENCO in a preschool and voluntary teach basic sign language within my local community. I grew up with my profoundly deaf Brother who also had Autism, learning difficulties/disabilities.