About Us

Who are we?

Stand Out is powered by UpRising and One Million Mentors.

 In Manchester we are working in partnership with youth leadership and social change organisation Reclaim


The Stand Out programme is generously funded by Youth Futures Foundation which was established to find, fund, support and evaluate programmes which help young people to move into meaningful work. Unemployment amongst 16-24-year olds is currently four times as high as any other age group; those from the most disadvantaged backgrounds face the biggest challenge in getting a job.

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Meet The Project Team

Megan

Senior Programmes Delivery Officer

I’ve worked for UpRising since 2019 and I’m based in Cardiff.


What advice do you have for young people?

Pursue your passions, don’t give up and enjoy every experience in the moment because you never know where it might lead!


Fun fact about me

I have recently got a new dog - the cutest puppy called Arthur!


Meghan

Senior Programmes Delivery Officer

I’ve worked for UpRising since 2019 and I’m based in Cardiff.


What advice do you have for young people?

Pursue your passions, don’t give up and enjoy every experience in the moment because you never know where it might lead!


Fun fact about me

I have recently got a new dog - the cutest puppy called Arthur!

Vlad

Recruitment Team Member

I have been in my current role since March 2021, but I have worked for UpRising since

November 2020.


What advice do you have for young people?

Surround yourself with people and communities who cherish your success and genuinely

wish you well. This is an excellent base to start your career!


A fun fact about me

I genuinely believe food connects people. I have made friends with a lot of people over a

meal.

Vlad

Recruitment Team Member

I have been in my current role since March 2021, but I have worked for UpRising since

November 2020.


What advice do you have for young people?

Surround yourself with people and communities who cherish your success and genuinely

wish you well. This is an excellent base to start your career!


A fun fact about me

I genuinely believe food connects people. I have made friends with a lot of people over a

meal.


Caitlin

Programmes Delivery Officer

I joined UpRising in March 2021 and I’m from West Yorkshire.


What advice do you have for young people?

It’s okay to take a step back and think about what you want to do, even if everyone around you seems to have it worked out.

Remember, everyone has their own pace!


Fun Fact about me

I am the biggest fan of tea - although it has to be Yorkshire tea! I drink far too many cups a day...


Caitlin

Programmes Delivery Officer

I joined UpRising in March 2021 and I’m from West Yorkshire.


What advice do you have for young people?

It’s okay to take a step back and think about what you want to do, even if everyone around you seems to have it worked out.

Remember, everyone has their own pace!


Fun Fact about me

I am the biggest fan of tea - although it has to be Yorkshire tea! I drink far too many cups a day...

Hamza

Recruitment Team Member

I started at this role at the end of March 2021.

What advice do you have for young people?
Do it – sign up for Stand Out! You can’t go wrong.


A fun fact about me
I’m a Line of Duty addict, all as a result of working at UpRising where it’s been a constant topic of discussion over the past couple of months.


Hamza

Recruitment Team Member

I started at this role at the end of March 2021.

What advice do you have for young people?
Do it – sign up for Stand Out! You can’t go wrong.


A fun fact about me
I’m a Line of Duty addict, all as a result of working at UpRising where it’s been a constant topic of discussion over the past couple of months.

Beth

Senior Programmes Delivery Officer

I’ve been with UpRising for three and a half years, and I’m based in Birmingham.


What advice do you have for young people?

Have faith! We all have knock backs but everything has a funny way of working its way out. Stay proactive and follow your goals!


Fun fact about me

I have a cat with actual thumbs!


Beth

Senior Programmes Delivery Officer

I’ve been with UpRising for three and a half years, and I’m based in Birmingham.


What advice do you have for young people?

Have faith! We all have knock backs but everything has a funny way of working its way out. Stay proactive and follow your goals!


Fun fact about me

I have a cat with actual thumbs!

Klára

Mentor Project Coordinator

I joined One Million Mentors in January 2021 and I’m based in Manchester.


What advice do you have for young people?
Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Nobody has their life completely figured out and it’s okay to change direction if you’re not satisfied.


Fun Fact about me
I once managed to adopt 10 different pets within a month, I love animals!


Klára

Mentor Project Coordinator

I joined One Million Mentors in January 2021 and I’m based in Manchester.


What advice do you have for young people?
Believe in yourself and don’t be afraid to make mistakes! Nobody has their life completely figured out and it’s okay to change direction if you’re not satisfied.


Fun Fact about me
I once managed to adopt 10 different pets within a month, I love animals!

Sara

Mentor Project Coordinator

I joined One Million Mentors in April of this year.


What advice do you have for young people?

There is no such thing as failure. Have the courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone and seize every opportunity that comes your way.


A fun fact about me

I traced my family tree as far back as the 1700s and found out I'm related to Sir John Cochraine of Ochiltree, a Scottish nobleman, soldier and conspirator!


Sara

Mentor Project Coordinator

I joined One Million Mentors in April of this year.


What advice do you have for young people?

There is no such thing as failure. Have the courage to push yourself out of your comfort zone and seize every opportunity that comes your way.


A fun fact about me

I traced my family tree as far back as the 1700s and found out I'm related to Sir John Cochraine of Ochiltree, a Scottish nobleman, soldier and conspirator!

Ruth

Mentee Project Coordinator

I joined 1MM in January so I have been around for 4 months and I am from London.


What advice do you have for young people?
Be open to different opportunities and keep persevering, it all works out in the end!


Fun Fact about me
I have been playing piano since I was 5 years old.


Ruth

Mentee Project Coordinator

I joined 1MM in January so I have been around for 4 months and I am from London.


What advice do you have for young people?
Be open to different opportunities and keep persevering, it all works out in the end!


Fun Fact about me
I have been playing piano since I was 5 years old.

Nisani

Programmes Delivery Officer

I joined UpRising in March 2021 and I’m from London.  I actually attended the Stand Out London Programme in 2017.


What advice do you have for young people?

You are not expected to have it all figured out and you probably never will, in fact rarely anyone does. Just go along with the flow and enjoy the process - you’ll be alright!


Fun Fact about me

If I had to live off one food for the rest of my life, it would definitely be potatoes!


Nisani

Programmes Delivery Officer

I joined UpRising in March 2021 and I’m from London.  I actually attended the Stand Out London Programme in 2017.


What advice do you have for young people?

You are not expected to have it all figured out and you probably never will, in fact rarely anyone does. Just go along with the flow and enjoy the process - you’ll be alright!


Fun Fact about me

If I had to live off one food for the rest of my life, it would definitely be potatoes!

Samuel

Data and Insights Officer

I started at this role in March 2021!


What advice do you have for young people?

Always make time to care for your mental health. In my experience I’ve found that it’s easy to ignore - especially when there’s so much else happening requiring your energy and attention.


A fun fact about me is…

I’m a huge fan of watching parkour – but I also have a big fear of heights!


Samuel

Data and Insights Officer

I started at this role in March 2021!


What advice do you have for young people?

Always make time to care for your mental health. In my experience I’ve found that it’s easy to ignore - especially when there’s so much else happening requiring your energy and attention.


A fun fact about me is…

I’m a huge fan of watching parkour – but I also have a big fear of heights!

One Million Mentors (1MM) is a flagship initiative developed by UpRising. 1MM exists to recruit, train, and deploy one million mentors to help one million young people as they transition into further and higher education or the world of work. 1MM is a community-based model working with local charities, educational institutions, and employers to boost support and advice for young people in the areas of education, employment and social action. Since 2017, 1MM has connected more than 2000 young people with mentors, who have collectively given up to 20,000 hours of time to support the next generation.

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UpRising is a charity, founded in 2008 to build the leadership and employability skills of young people from diverse backgrounds. Since then, we have enabled thousands of unemployed and underemployed young people (including graduates) from Black, ethnic minority and White working-class backgrounds into work and leadership roles. Our alumni have in turn used their networks and social action campaigns to mobilise nearly 20,000 other young people in their communities.

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