First impressions for young people are important and with that in mind is crucial that young people are aware that saying or doing the wrong thing in a professional environment can cause offence, or even cost them their job.

Through working with ITV Fixers, we developed an interactive animation to share with young people to start the conversation about professional etiquette in formal environments and the need for code switching and being both flexible and adaptable. 

We are aware that a collaborative effort is needed to continue this work, with this in mind, some of our colleagues who are doing similar work include

2-3 Degrees – 2-3 Degrees was born from a shared understanding that when you equip your mind with the right tools, you can build the life you want. Through this philosophy they use personal experiences, lessons learned and innovative techniques to educate and inspire our peers and the next generation.

Smart Works – Smart Works is a UK charity that provides high quality interview clothes and interview training to unemployed women in need. They harness the power of clothes and confidence to allow a woman to be their best at a crucial moment, giving women the confidence, the self-belief and the practical tools required to succeed at interview and transform their lives.

If you are doing similar work in this area and would like to do some collaboration, feel free to contact us.

About Shine Aloud

We are a youth led social enterprise that aims to provide creative solutions to address sexual health inequalities among marginalised groups!