Seven talented NewVIc students have been awarded a place on the prestigious Future Leaders Programme, an award-winning leadership initiative for Year 12 students in Newham and neighbouring boroughs.

Supported by the Mayor of London and Queen Mary University of London, the programme, running through to March 2022, sees students take part in curricular activities to develop their skills, confidence and aspirations.

The selected individuals join in weekly evening workshops where they have sessions from university admission tutors, take part in guest talks from changemakers who are working to make society more inclusive, are given work experience opportunities and are paired with a current undergraduate student as a mentor.

They will also go on a visit to the Houses of Parliament and the University of Oxford, where they will attend taster lectures and meet current students.

Magdalena Johnson, Vice Principal at NewVIc, said: “This is such brilliant news! This programme will give our students access to opportunities they may not otherwise have, ultimately increasing their long term prosperity and life chances.

“Year on year, many NewVIc students progress into higher education at Russell Group universities and we are delighted to be working with the Future Leaders Programme to help more and more young people to follow their aspirations and achieve their full potential.”

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