We’re proud that our work has helped make a new collaboration possible by bringing together Accenture, Marriott UK and Springpod, to launch an innovative virtual-to-reality work experience, designed to help young people from underserved communities take their first steps into work.

This partnership bridges the opportunity gap by combining digital learning with real-world experience, creating an accessible pathway into the hospitality industry and tackling one of the biggest barriers young people face: a lack of experience itself.

Through our network of trusted youth partners, including: Shaw Trust, Centrepoint, ThinkForward, Aviard, and Street League, the programme will reach those who need it most, offering practical skills, confidence, and a clearer route to meaningful employment.

This initiative is a powerful example of what can happen when employers, educators, and youth organisations come together to remove barriers and unlock potential. Together, we’re building a pathway to possibility for every young person, no matter their background.

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