We prepare the workforce of the future for the jobs of the future.
Powering Futures believes that every young person should have the opportunity to be happy and successful in their future. We prepare the workforce of the future for the jobs of the future by unlocking potential and equipping 16-25 year-olds with qualifications, skills, and the confidence to thrive.
Business
Maximise your social value return on investment.
Discover and develop talent in your workforce.
Explore joining Small Business 1000.
Education
Develop meta-skills through our SCQF level 6 programme.
Explore mentoring opportunities in schools.
Develop future talent with us as a member.
PARENT POWER
Parents, this one is for you.
Parents play a bigger role than they might realise - their questions and encouragement shape how confident young people feel about the future.
That’s why we created Parent Power: simple games that spark real conversations about school, work and life.
No “right” answers - just new perspectives and surprising discoveries.
NEWS
Crunchy Carrots, digital agency, sign up to SB1000!
Crunchy Carrots joins SB1000, a new Herald-backed initiative celebrating small Scottish businesses driving purposeful growth. The Falkirk agency hopes to expand its impact, support young talent, and connect with like-minded companies. Click to read more.
NEWS
How small firms in Scotland can now find people to power up potential
Powering Futures, in partnership with Scotland’s Herald and s1jobs, has launched the Small Business 1000 initiative. This campaign spotlights and connects 1,000 small firms, helping them access motivated individuals, create jobs, and support youth development across communities. Click here to read the full article from the Herald.
NEWS
Ken Muir Awards 2025!
Powering Futures proudly unveils the 2025 Ken Muir Awards, recognising standout students who’ve shown remarkable leadership, and personal growth. A celebration of potential, progress, and purpose. Click here to read the full story.
WHAT BUSINESSES ARE SAYING
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The 14-week Challenge programme has allowed the apprentices to develop and connect with each other, as well as with experts throughout our organisation. This will bring benefits to them and us for years to come – and proves that sustainability-focused solutions are not just good for the planet, but for the bottom line too.”
Scottish Water
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“Scotland needs to start building the work force of the future now. That is exactly what we want to support with this programme. We’re so proud to be part of this exciting collaboration that aims to empower and inspire young people into low carbon careers where they can really make a difference.”
Vattenfall
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"The involvement in the challenge has helped other people in the business see that with a bit of permission, the younger workforce can really make a difference."
Booth Welsh
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"I've been blown away by the contributions, the thought, the effort, the commitment that's gone into this has surpassed expectation."
Lothian Buses
