Social mobility is at the heart of everything we do. We believe every young person should have the opportunity to develop their potential, build essential skills and access meaningful opportunities, regardless of their postcode.
The WildHearts Schools Programme brings education and business together to make this possible. Working alongside our corporate partners, educators and WildHearts Ambassadors, we deliver practical, engaging learning experiences that connect the classroom with the world of work.
Our programmes are delivered free of charge to young people, helping schools broaden opportunities for their students while enabling businesses to create meaningful, measurable social impact.
Term 1 (Sep-Dec)
Each year during COP we are committed to bringing together our global network of empowered young people to learn, collaborate and innovate to create a more sustainable future
Term 2 (Jan-Mar)
The Micro-Tyco Challenge is a leading innovation and entrepreneurship competition which challenges young people to work together and develop innovative solutions to address social and environmental issues.
Term 2 (Jan-Mar)
We give young people the opportunity to broaden their career horizons through interactive resources developed with leading global brands.
Term 3 (Apr-Jul)
Schools who have entered The Micro-Tyco Challenge are invited to submit their Micro-Tyco Ideas Decks to the competition. Top teams will be invited to pitch their ideas live to a panel of judges at The Micro-Tyco Challenge Finals.
Term 3 (Apr-Jul)
Hosted at The UK Houses of Parliament, this event recognises the top performing school students involved in the WildHearts Schools programme, and is attended by students and corporate partners.
Businesses have a vital role to play in improving social mobility. Through the WildHearts Schools Programme, organisations can use their people, expertise and resources to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
Our year-round partnership model connects employees with schools and students through volunteering, mentoring, careers activities, workshops and events.
Working with WildHearts can help your organisation:
The strength of the WildHearts Schools Programme lies in our network of corporate partners, educators, young people and Ambassadors. Our approach is built around three pillars:
Inspiration
Connecting young people with role models, industry leaders and new possibilities.
Knowledge
Providing practical learning experiences, enterprise education and careers insight.
Networks
Building meaningful connections between young people, educators and the world of work.