The younger generation of Salford have received support that has doubled positive outcomes for those wanting to get into Higher Education.
The two year partnership between the University of Salford and one of the UK’s leading university-access charities has led to 52% in scheme have access to further education.
This changes started in 2022, when the philanthropy team at University of Salford joined forces with University of Manchester to set up IntoUniversity Salford Central.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve – welcoming a safe space to learn, explore and succeed.
The facility located at The Beacon Centre, London Street formed two years, and has already made a remarkable change in the community.
The scheme has seen 52% of the 16 years old attending the IntoUniversity Salford Central reaching Higher Education, compared to an average of 20 per cent locally.
IntoUniversity’s Salford Central team have between them worked with 1,433 school students this academic year, and 43 others nationally – who have gone on to study at the University of Salford.
The positive outcome provided by the University and the charity have proven to support students and its local community.
As Vice Chancellor Nic Beech said: “As a university we wish to enrich lives and help people from all backgrounds achieve their academic and career ambitions, and this work with IntoUniversity is very much a part of that vision.
“I would like to thank everybody including all partners and our staff who have worked so hard to deliver such strong results in just two years.
“The IU Salford Central team are helping so many young people realise their academic and professional ambitions.”
And this has proved to be successful, as the Higher Education Policy Institute’s (HEPI) 2024 Social Mobility Index ranked the University of Salford the fifth best in England for supporting young people to accomplish their dreams.
IntoUniversity CEO Dr Rachel Carr commented: “We’re delighted at the progress that has been made in Salford since opening our centre in 2022.
“We’ve already been able to offer our bespoke programme of support to over 1,700 amazing young people in Salford, and we’re seeing some wonderful outcomes as a result.”
Dr Rachel continued: “We know young people in Salford have so much to offer, and so much potential waiting to be unleashed.
“We’re excited to work alongside our university partners to play a role in helping them make informed decisions about their futures.”
The scheme seem is helping Salford’s youth improve in education and have further opportunities in education – more information can be found here.
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