43% of women worry about not having the support they need in thier job (Young Women's Trust Annual Survey 2023)
36%
36% females aged between 7-12 years worry about earning less than men their age in a similar job (Girl Guiding Attitudes Survey 2024)
33.5%
33.5% young women did not know what careers best suited them (British Educational Research Association 2024)
How are we doing that?
Our programmes
We Can Be
Our We Can Be programme supports The Lord Mayor’s Appeal ambition to improve access to City careers by opening up pathways for young women who may not otherwise see the City as a viable option. Working in partnership with schools and employers, the programme offers business insight days, real-life role model stories and opportunities to demystify the City and its career routes.
Delivered as an annual initiative, We Can Be helps young women build confidence, skills and ambition, while providing exposure to female role models across the City. In doing so, it contributes directly to the Appeal’s impact areas of breaking down barriers, unlocking potential and aspiration, and creating future career opportunities for Londoners.
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“For me, the day served as a reminder of the wonderful potential of our young people, and the critical importance of providing environments in which they can imagine, explore and excel.”
Christa Norton Marketing Director Roc Technologies
of young women will consider a role in the City after the event
86%
left the event confident they could have a career in The City if they wanted one
84%
know what skills are needed to have a career in The City after attending We Can Be 2025
How does it work
Empowering young women to make informed decisions about their careers
We Can Be hosts a series of workshops around a central event that help young women see the City as a viable career option. The initiative helps develop skills, ambitions, and gives exposure to other women in the City.
We Can Be: Event 2025