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If you want to know what’s happening in social value and understand what good looks like, Then this podcast is for you. It can be hard to keep up to date with the amount of information; it is also time-consuming to read more and more content. Join Sarah Stone, Founder and Director of Samtaler, a social value agency based in the UK. Sarah is a renowned social value expert and works with complex organisations to deliver social value training and consultancy support. Each month we will bring you a host of experts from the private, public and third sectors, all doing amazing things to create social value. We will hear about their work and explore a range of topics from; public sector procurement and supply chain diversity to impact measurement. So join us and learn what social value is and how to create it.

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James Dundas, EY Foundation

February 28, 2023 • Samtaler • Season 2 • Episode 1

In this episode, we speak with James Dundas from the EY Foundation and learn about the challenges that disadvantaged young people face when trying to enter the job market; and how companies can help break down the barriers that stand in their way.

Young people from disadvantaged backgrounds are more likely to experience unemployment and to struggle to secure stable, well-paid work. This is due to a range of factors, including lack of access to education and training, discrimination, and a lack of social and professional networks.

But it doesn't have to be this way and companies have a crucial role to play in creating a more level playing field for young people from all backgrounds. By offering training, mentorship, and opportunities for work experience, businesses can help to equip disadvantaged young people with the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the workplace.

This episode is not one to miss. James shares some heart-warming stories and fantastic examples of how companies are partnering with the EY Foundation to help disadvantaged young people. Whether you’re an individual looking for a meaningful way to spend your volunteering days, or an organisation wanting to make a commitment to deliver mentoring, workshops or work experience for disadvantaged young people, you’ll learn a lot from James.

If you’d like to get involved, you can find out more about EY Foundation's Corporate Partnerships here or email enquiries@eyfoundation.ey.com

Click here to connect with James via LinkedIn

We hope you enjoy this episode. If you have a topic you'd like us to discuss or you would like to be considered as a guest please get in touch at hello@samtaler.co.uk.