Project Your Future

A 6-month mentoring and skills programme for 18–28-year-olds who aren’t in full-time education, ready to explore their next chapter.

Whether you’re figuring out your career path, shaping a business idea, or simply looking for direction, Project Your Future gives you the tools, confidence, and connections to move forward.

The programme helps young people who are unsure what’s next to gain real-world skills, professional networks, and a sense of clarity about their future.

Programme Overview

Project Your Future will be a comprehensive 6-month programme combining mentoring, workshops, and community designed to help you discover direction and grow with confidence.

Target Audience

18-28 year olds not in full-time education.

Programme Duration

6 months of mentoring from January 2026 to June 2026.

Format

In-person workshops, 1:1 mentoring sessions, and a final showcase event.

What You'll Get as a Mentee

Comprehensive support and resources to accelerate your personal and professional development

6 Transformative Workshops

Career planning, communication skills, financial literacy, networking, personal branding, and leadership development.

Personal Mentoring

Two dedicated one-to-one sessions with experienced professionals to guide your individual journey.

Co-working Access

Full membership to Projects workspace including gym access, meeting rooms, and professional environment.

Goal Setting & Tracking

Structured approach to setting meaningful goals and monitoring your progress throughout the programme.

Confidence Building

Develop self-assurance through practical exercises, real-world challenges, and supportive community.

Real-world Skills

Practical, immediately applicable skills that will serve you in any career path you choose.

Six Workshops

Project Your Purpose

Define your values, discover your direction.

Career Coach

Explore what drives you, identify your core values, and create a clear roadmap for your career journey.

Project Your Presence

Build confidence, network effectively, and create a personal brand.

Professional Skills

Develop the confidence and communication skills to present yourself professionally and build meaningful connections.

Project Your Pitch

Marketing & Sales

Tell your story, position your ideas, and sell with impact.

Learn to articulate your ideas compellingly, understand your audience, and communicate value effectively.

Understand money, manage it well, and align profit with purpose.

Build financial literacy, learn smart money management, and explore how to create sustainable income streams.

Project Your Profit

Finance

Make a difference through sustainable and socially responsible choices.

Understand your potential for positive impact and learn to integrate purpose with practical decision-making.

Project Your Impact

Purpose & ESG

Use smart tools to work better, faster, and more creatively.

Discover practical AI tools and resources to enhance your productivity and unlock new creative possibilities.

Project Your Potential

Six Mentors

Sal Jefferies - Purpose

Sal is a career coach who helps people navigate career crossroads. With over a decade of experience, he guides clients to gain clarity and lead with purpose. Sal's expertise will help you figure out your "why".

Grace Keppel - Profit

Grace is a Financial Adviser who is passionate about helping people feel confident and in control of their finances. She specialises in creating financial strategies that align with her clients' goals and values. Grace's guidance will help you understand the fundamentals of financial literacy and make informed decisions for your future.

Alex Young - Presence

Alex is a specialist in career development and workplace culture, as well as the Managing Director of Projects. She is also the founder of Favourite Positions, a platform that helps people build fulfilling careers.

Jesse Williams - Impact

Jesse is the CX Lead at Flourish, helping organisations embed purpose into their products, communications, and culture. He’s passionate about keeping the human at the centre of innovation and using AI as a tool for connection, not replacement. His sessions focus on how to harness community, curiosity, and skill-building to grow with confidence in a rapidly changing world.

Agee Rose - Pitch

Agee is an experienced leader with a background in real estate and retail sales. She specialises in driving growth and fostering community impact. Agee's expertise will help you develop the skills to pitch your ideas, and yourself with confidence.

Mary Kemp - Potential

Mary is the award-winning founder of AI Potential. She specialises in making AI practical and accessible, helping businesses and individuals boost productivity and innovation. Mary's guidance will show you how to use AI tools to your advantage, giving you a competitive edge in your career.

6 Month Journey

A structured programme designed to fit around your life while delivering real results.

Duration

6 Months

October 2025 - June 2026

Access

Free day passes for access during the program.

Cohort Size

6 carefully selected mentees.

Completion

Receive a full 6-month membership on completion

Meet Your Programme Facilitator

Experienced guidance throughout your mentorship journey

Bud Johnston

Boxless Founder & Programme Facilitator

Bud brings years of experience in youth development and professional mentoring to Project Your Future. As the founder of Boxless, he's passionate about creating opportunities for young people to develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed.