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Aged 16-24 - how can we support you get ahead with your ambitions?
We’re building something big to help you get ahead. Can we please ask for a few minutes of your time to help us find out if we’re getting it right? Just to reassure you, any personal experiences that you tell us below will be kept confidential and your details will never be shared with anyone else. Thank you.
Before you start here is a bit about what we’re building....
Step Up is the (digital) platform for the UK’s (16-24 year olds / young people) to share their stories, raise money and get the valuable guidance they need to fulfill their ambitions.
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What's the biggest obstacle faced when completing a course or internship? (please complete in under 150 words) *
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How would you go about finding an internship? (Please tick all that apply) *
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Do you have an online CV? *
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If you have been looking to upskill, how do you find courses to complete? (Please tick all that apply) *
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What’s the biggest obstacle in the way of you finding the employment opportunity you want? (Please choose the top three reasons which apply to you) *
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If you have had unsuccessful job, course or internship applications, what’s your coping strategy for dealing with this?
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If you were then offered your dream internship, what would most likely be the thing holding you back? (Please choose all that apply) *
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What's the most difficult part of unemployment? (Please choose all that apply) *
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What are your feelings regarding your chosen industry? (Please choose all that apply) *
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Our service, STEP UP, will allow you to put up a campaign to showcase what you want to do and what funds you need to make that happen. You will then attract donations from backers who will help you cover your budget. Would you use a service like this? *
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If yes, what would stop you from using a service such as STEP UP? (Please choose all that apply) *
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How likely would you be to tell your personal story online? *
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How would you spread your campaign to make it successful? (Please tick all that apply) *
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Would you update supporters in order to illustrate what you have gained from their support? *
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Do you like the idea of having an online mentor? *
That's it for now. Thank you so much for helping us with this. We will be in touch as soon as we launch in a few short months. We hope we can help you to do all the great things you want to do. Until then, good luck and if you have any questions, please do let us know by contacting us at info@nextstepup.co.uk .
Cheers,
The STEP UP team.