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Gemma Hallett the Chief Mobiliser and Founder of miFuture app talks to Libby Prestidge of UpRising Cymru. Libby gives great insight into our future generation Z leaders. As a young millennial herself, she describes the passions and motivations that drive young people.  In her role as Programme Coordinator at UpRising she is seeing an empowered #GenZ leading environmental, social and political change campaigns.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the Chief Mobiliser and Founder of miFuture talks to Sophie Mckay for Canvas 8  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the Chief Mobiliser and Founder of miFuture talks to Aled Davies of Young Ambassadors Wales. Aled talks about collaboration with Sports Leaders UK, StreetGames Wales, Youth Sport Trust and the WCVA, who are collectively working to provide opportunities for young people to upskill through volunteering. They acknowledge the instant gratification of volunteering, and everyone loves “Stash”.  Through volunteering Aled is empowering young activists to make change and take control, through trust- ownership and co-creation. We are big fans of volunteering proving opportunity to gain confidence, communication, planning, evaluation, self reflection and time management skills that will lead to employability.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett shares why you need to live in a functional app on a young persons smartphone and why ‘actions’ are happening away from social media.   Your presence and visibility on a functional app is crucial! It’s where the “action” happens.  So when it comes to raising awareness of your career opportunities for Generation Z, you best make sure it's in a compartmentalised place on their smartphone to make the application and get their info... relying on social media with a link to a job description page wont cut it anymore, it's a huge frustration and pain point for Gen Z.  But focusing just on the social media aspect right now, we share with you our learning and insights into this generation.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the Chief Mobiliser and Founder of miFuture talks to Jamie Grundy the founder of Inside Out Wales. Jamie has launched a Social Enterprise that provides coaching and mentoring for people with convictions into self- employment, further and higher education and employment. Jamie talks of his journey and passion for engaging and supporting young people in particular. You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If we are going to make decisions for Generation Z, then we need Gen Z in the room. I've brought Cerys into our team to share her stories of what she's gone through as an 18 year old old school leaver in Wales, her challenges and her successes. You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

If you don’t learn from the younger generation you miss fundamental shifts in thinking that are happening. As a company we are committed to learning from #GenerationZ and our focus is to provide a solution driven be their needs.  This week Gem shares why she believes all of us should have a #GenZ mentor.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.ukor on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Who are GenZ? They are not Millennials!!  We should be excited, but need to be prepared in Wales to allow this generation freedom to change the world, they are bringing a world of information, we need to get out of their way and work for them.  This week Gem shares why she loves this generation so much and what organisations should know as they march towards the labour market.   You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the founder and Chief Mobiliser at miFuture, meets Mel Berry. Mel is passionate about supporting young people, those with Adverse Childhood Experiences, in particular. She is keen to work collaboratively and consult with provisions to reach those furthest from the labour market. We touch on her previous roles in Scotland, England and New Zealand, the opportunity ahead with the Future Generations Act in Wales and the opportunity to be a Constructive Disruptor!  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the founder and Chief Mobiliser at miFuture, meets Sian Hartsill of Prince’s Trust Cymru. Sian is passionate about supporting young people in nurturing their confidence and employability. She is keen to work in partnership with schools, colleges and other provision to reach those in education and furthest from the labour market. We touch on her transition from the corporate world to the third sector, how organisations in Wales can push on together and how GenZ need that human interaction and support.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Gemma Hallett the founder and Chief Mobiliser at miFuture, meets David Williams CEO and Founder of Youth Development Agency. David is passionate about supporting young people in developing their entrepreneurial aspirations and raising confidence, and works with schools, colleges, universities and international education projects. His personal mission is to reach a million young people. We touch on the local and global entrepreneurship opportunity that exists right now, the need for collaborations throughout Wales, and why we should empower GenZ to understand their value and how the change in dynamic means they have more control than they realise.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn

Gemma Hallett the founder and Chief Mobiliser at miFuture, meets Dean Jenkins CEO and Founder of Codez Academy. Dean is passionate about supporting young people in developing their digital skills and confidence, and works in partnership with schools, colleges and The Prince’s Trust Cymru to reach those in education and furthest from the labour market. We touch on an upcoming schools stem opportunity, how organisations in Wales can push on together and how GenZ are at the leading edge when it comes to new digital employability.  You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn

Meet Gemma Hallett the founder and Chief Mobiliser at miFuture. Gem talks about starting miFuture, the input from 2500 young Welsh people and how the miFuture Foundation seeks to enrich already great provision. She’s on a mission to mobilise 100,000 young people towards employability and prosperity, come be part of it! #miFutureMission. You can find out more about miFuture at www.miFuture.co.uk or on @miFutureApp across social channels, or connect with Gem on LinkedIn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app