Wednesday 15th october 2025: Boxpark Liverpool
A unique intergenerational summit exploring the impact of social mobility for both business and young people
"social mobility and the lack thereof for the many is the defining issue of our time, creating a divided britain, which is bad for our economy, society and future."
Lucy Powell, MP
closing the gap in social mobility between the uk and europe could increase uk gdp by 9%, equivalent to £170 million
The Sutton Trust
"gen z is navigating an era where truth feels increasingly elusive, and where trust in traditional institutions has eroded."
Channel 4
A one day summit connecting young people with 100s of employers, together under one roof. Re-energising social mobility in the UK to support future economic growth. Raise Up is a completely different, optimistic and engaging summit featuring inspiring speakers and practical knowledge.
OUR SPEAKERS
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Presented by Channel 4, informed by their Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust research, the team will provide insight into the mindset of Gen Z, and help us to understand how we can build a future fit for a generation.
What is social mobility? Our expert panel will share insights into how social mobility impacts across all areas of business and life.
42% of Gen Z individuals report experiencing depression and feelings of hopelessness. The summit will provide practical advice on seeking support for wellbeing in the workplace.
A lack of social mobility does not add up for business, we will share why social mobility is good for business and the economy.
At a time when almost 1 million young people are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET), we are calling on leaders to take action by joining us to rally around young people and unlock future talent.
A DAY OF TWO HALVES
Morning session
Addressing what they don’t know and aren’t doing. Designed for employers, an informative social mobility session to provoke thought and energise the social mobility movement.
Featuring: Channel 4, Chasing the Stigma, The Social Mobility Foundation, EY Foundation, Sir Andy Cooke, The Social Mobility Commission, Movement to Work... with more to be announced.
Afternoon session
The summit will transform into a first of its kind intergenerational event, with employers joined by 300 young people over lunch.
The afternoon session has been designed to connect generations whilst inspiring Gen Zs and will feature entrepreneurs, employers and keynote speakers.
Employers will be invited to post-event networking.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND and why?
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About us
Raise Up is the new social mobility platform by Rise Construction Framework, and their not-for-profit arm, Thrive.
Winner of the King's Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity, Rise Construction Framework is a purpose driven construction framework providing procurement services to the public sector. Investing profits across communities to fund intervention and prevention services, Rise has been supporting marginalised communities for 10 years.
In 2020, Rise founded Thrive coffee shop and careers hub. Looking and feeling like a coffee shop Thrive is a dedicated safe space for care experience young people and those furthest from the job market. Thrive provides intensive job search support for young people whilst connecting them to the vital wrap around services they need to live happy, safe and fulfilling lives. Thrive has transformed the lives of 100s of young people by lifting their aspirations and supporting them in overcoming complex barriers to employment.