
FROM ASPIRATION TO ACHIEVEMENT
AA Educates empowers students to unlock their full potential and shape ambitious futures.
Through our flagship Shaping Futures Programme, we equip young people with the mindsets, essential skills and real-world experiences needed to confidently transition into further education, employment or entrepreneurship; regardless of their socio-economic background.
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OUR IMPACT - GLADESMORE SECONDARY SCHOOL


A Message From Our Founder
"I understand the challenges faced by underserved communities because I have lived them.
I moved from Jamaica to the U.K, growing up in Lambeth, one of London’s most deprived boroughs. Deprivation and disadvantage were my everyday reality.
By 19, I had become a single parent, lost and directionless. The suicide of a friend and the responsibility of parenthood ignited a change in me. Determined to rewrite my story, I became the first in my family to attend university, qualified as a teacher and dedicated my career to helping young people avoid foregone conclusions. My journey eventually led me to found AA Educates, a personal development programme that bridges the gap between aspiration and achievement for underserved youth.
I lead with empathy, resilience and empowerment—meeting students where they are, understanding their unique challenges and providing the support they need to thrive."
THREE DYNAMIC MODULES
Essential Skills 12-weeks
Focuses on personal development, resilience, and self-management. Students build critical thinking, communication, and adaptability skills, preparing them for real-world challenges.
Ideal for students aged 14-16
Students are assessed three times during this module on their development and strengthening of essential skills, through a digital skill builder tracking and reporting system.
Throughout the 12 weeks, students work on a capstone project where they apply what they have learned to solve a real-world problem in their community or school. This project is presented in the final week.
Goal completion: 85% of students report feeling more confident in handling changes and challenges.
Career Skills 12-weeks
Broadens students' perspectives with career workshops, workplace visits, and mentorship. This aligns students' talents with viable career paths, inspiring them to aim higher.
Designed for students aged 16-18
We assess students' aspirations and attitudes towards their futures before and after the module to measure changes in their outlook and motivation.
By the end of the 12 weeks, students present their personal development plans and outline specific steps for their post-school journey.
Goal completion: 95% of students complete a comprehensive career portfolio, showcasing their growth and preparedness for the job market.
Beyond School 6-weeks
Guides students in creating actionable post-programme plans, whether for higher education, entrepreneurship, or entering the workforce. This ensures each student leaves with a clear vision for their future.
Perfect for students aged 16-19
We measure long-term impact and personal growth, ensuring that our efforts are making a sustained and meaningful difference.
Over the course of the 6 weeks, students work on a Career Portfolio that includes:
• A well-crafted CV
• A professional online profile
• A personal statement or cover letter
• A reviewed mock interview performance
Goal completion: 80% of students create clear, actionable post-school plans by the end of the module.
USING OUR 'A.B.C' APPROACH
WE ENCOURAGE THREE POTENTIAL PATHWAYS:
Apprenticeships
for students who would like to train in a career
Building a Business
for students with an entrepreneurial mindset
College or University
for students who would like to further their education
OUR FIVE ESSENTIAL SKILLS
LEADERSHIP, RESILIENCE, CRITIAL THINKING, TEAMWORK & COMMUNICATION:

The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) predicts the total of unemployed young people will soon be over a million.

PROGRAMME DELIVERY
- Students are selected by partner schools based on clearly defined criteria. Each cohort consists of 30 students.
- AA Educates provides a trained facilitator to deliver the programme, supported by a dedicated programme manager, ensuring high-quality delivery.
- Students participate in weekly two-hour skill-building workshops, focused on developing five essential skills.
- Partner schools provide a dedicated classroom space and a teaching assistant to assist with the smooth running of each session.
- Each module includes a minimum of two work experience opportunities and two guest speaker sessions, offering students direct insights into the world of work.
- Schools receive regular progress updates as well as a Gatsby Benchmark-aligned report and a whole-school assembly per module, impacting the wider school.

HOW OUR VALUES HAVE SHAPED INDIVIDUALS:

“I am grateful for the opportunities that I am given and I show appreciation”, expressed GRATITUDE.
“I keep going, even when things get tough or I face a setback”, RESILIENCE recognised.


“I know what I am capable of and I have BELIEF in myself… I am enough”, confirmed CONFIDENCE.
“I am becoming the highest, truest version of myself, filled with abundance”, affirmed AMBITION.







“Our students hugely benefited from being on the AA Educates programme and accessed real-life experiences. We now have students who would like to pursue careers in STEM, after attending a practical day of STEM, through AA Educates.”
“I believe the programme acts as a support system for schools and parents by bridging the gap between who the students are and who they can become.”





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872,000 16-24 year olds are not in full-time education or employment (Youth Employment UK, 2024)
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