Bring your real-world experience to the classroom.
Powering Futures connects Scottish professionals with S5 and S6 pupils. Share your experience, help them build essential skills and discover future career paths.
100+
Schools in 2026/27
3+
Classroom sessions
Free
PVG check & training
A MENTOR’S JOURNEY
Hear Bruce’s mentoring journey
~ 2 hrs
per session
What does it feel like to step into a classroom as a mentor?
Hear Bruce share his experience of mentoring and the difference real-world perspectives can make for young people.
3+
sessions in the school year
Local school
to your chosen area
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to the classroom
Support for S5 and S6 pupils throughout the academic year.
Sign up & get checked
After you sign up, Powering Futures coordinates a free PVG check and provides online training.
Match with a school
You’ll be paired with a school in your chosen region. You could even return to your former school.
Visit the classroom
Attend at least three classroom sessions during the academic year, around two hours each including travel.
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Make a Difference
Directly impact students' skills and abilities, fostering a more capable and confident future workforce.
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Skills and Abilities
Students develop critical meta-skills such as problem-solving, resilience and communication through themed sessions, with mentors sharing real-world insights to support learning.
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Share Your Expertise
Share your knowledge and experience, offering students the benefit of your professional insight.
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Teamwork
Mentors guide students in collaborative challenges, fostering communication, leadership, and the value of working together effectively.
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Presentation Feedback
Mentors provide constructive feedback to help students build confidence, improve communication skills, and deliver clear, impactful presentations.
