Our Co.next programme was launched in early 2022 to empower, engage and encourage young professionals across Norfolk. The programme has developed and grown providing valuable support, training, mentoring, and events. A gap in the market was brought to our attention by those 35 and under – the need to bridge the gap between leaving education and gaining knowledge, experience, and confidence to climb the career ladder. Our concept has been developed from idea through to fruition thanks to our first Advisory Board. The board is made up of seven young professionals on a variety of career journeys and have been at the heart of the programme. They have their feet on the ground, sharing their ideas and raising awareness of what support and guidance they actually need. All good things must come to an end, and our first Advisory Board has now completed their term as Advisory Board members. We’ve been so thrilled with their enthusiasm, ideas, and passion that we have since created a Co.next alumni that will be made up of all the Advisory Board members. Their input has been invaluable to getting Co.next off the ground and it’s important to us to continue with their support. James Groves, Co.next Board Chairman says “I am so grateful for what the initial Advisory Board bought to the Co.next initiative. Without them, it wouldn’t have launched with such energy, enthusiasm, and commitment, and for that, I am extremely grateful. I am so excited to keep them involved as we move forward and to get their insights into what we are doing and what we can continue to do to empower, encourage and engage the under-35 professionals of Norfolk. I am also excited to have the opportunity to have new, fresh young professionals join the advisory board and help move us into what should be an exciting year for Co.next.” With so many amazing young professionals in Norfolk, we want to give others the chance to make a difference too, and put their thoughts and ideas forward for the Co.next programme. We’ll be opening the positions soon so watch this space. See our alumni members here.
