A New Work Experience Model.
10x the Opportunities,
Loved by Employers.

Not Impossible makes it easy for busy employers to host & hire talented 16–25 year-olds, through microplacements that fuel social mobility.

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It's time to reimagine UK work experience so it works for the many not the few.

Where technology does the heavy lifting and matches young people with the right organisations. With streamlined and simple microplacements (1 hour to 1 day) that build talent pipelines for employers in the process

The result?

We level the playing field, giving all our young people the chance to start a successful and fulfilling career.

This is Not Impossible.

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How Not Impossible works

Not Impossible supports less advantaged 16–25-year-olds in finding great careers.

  • High-impact microplacements are easy for employers & allow exploration of multiple careers

  • Smart-match algorithms uncover new career possibilities & connect employers with future hires

  • Logistics are sorted by us, so it’s a high-impact experience everyone can fit into busy schedules.

  • "A better future also means investing in the next generation. Not Impossible helps us do exactly that”

    Max Phillips Chief of Staff Ecologi

  • “Multiple one-day placements help you figure out where to start your career"

    Tim Murray-Brown CEO The Engage Partnership

  • "It opens up opportunities for young people AND business to connect with each other"

    Lynne Ashcroft CEO AG Comms & UK For Good

  • “Not Impossible helps us empower young people to feel excited about careers in STEM”

    Chelsea Dow Head of People Lettus Grow

  • "It helps us provide opportunities and insight for people who may not otherwise have access."

    Jessica Vallentine Director of Responsible Business, Business West

  • "Work experience is such a positive experience & I found it invaluable. I'd love to be able to give others the same opportunity"

    Bryony Cozens MD Something Familiar

  • "It helps us demystify green careers for young people and show them what is possible!"

    Rachael Baker Social Value Coordinator Bristol City Leap

  • "I want to help those who don’t have an automatic route in, to have a fulfilling career that allows them to be happy and successful"

    Rin Hamburg Founder and Director RH&Co

  • "Not Impossible provides a great opportunity for our young people to understand & appreciate how their passions & skills can fit into a career"

    Faye Ingram MD Invivo

  • "This is so important to open ambitions of having a 'dream job/working for a dream company' and to encourage them that its possible"

    Claire Forgione Ops Director and Sustainability Lead When in Rome

  • "Our recognised view of work experience is stale, but Not Impossible feels innovative with the B-Corp approach and a commitment that feels manageable"

    Sim Ilyas Business Development Lead SafeLives

  • "BBRC is pleased to be participating in Not Impossible to help close the skills gap that the UK economy faces"

    Ed Rowberry Chief Executive Bristol and Bath Capital

Why we are here

Accelerate social mobility

UK ranks 21st out of OECD countries for social mobility and it takes 5 generations to go from low to middle income.

Simplify work experience

High-impact microplacements of 1 hour to 1 day can dramatically increase the number of opportunities available.

Build talent pipelines

Purpose-led organisations would love a new way to build diverse talent pipelines with strong culture and behaviour add.

  • A group of young people at a table

    Good for young people

    There is no magic formula for choosing the right career. Much of it is luck. But you need to make yourself a big target for luck by trying out lots of things, meeting lots of people & asking lots of questions. We make this easier.

    • Discover employers tackling the economic, social and environmental issues you care about

    • Complete multiple placements to test your ideas & transform your CV

    • Get career advice from organisations you want to work for

    Helping you find work that matters to you and wider society. Always free.

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    Good for employers

    Employers want to support their local communities, but everyone is busy. Not Impossible simplifies work experience and turns it into a new recruitment channel.

    • Microplacements are time efficient and high-impact

    • Smart-matches with talented local young people.

    • Simple process where we organise the logistics.

    Build diverse talent pipelines and support your local communities.

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    Good for educators

    Educators want to level the playing field so all their students have access to the best employers. We can help.

    • Connect with great local employers

    • Provide multiple placements

    • Benefit from pathway discussions with recruiters

    Improve life outcomes for all your students, and meet parents' and regulators' expectations. Not Impossible is free for both schools and students.

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Let’s discuss how you can fuel UK social mobility