9 April 2025
Following the success of last year’s first ever ‘Actuaries: Data Driven Futures’ programme, the IFoA is delighted to announce the continuation of our partnership with the EY Foundation in 2025.
This year, we are pleased to be expanding the scheme, delivering two programmes in London and Edinburgh, with six employers already confirmed.
Launched in 2024, the programme provides invaluable paid work experience and mentoring opportunities for young people who are eligible for free school meals.
In the first year, the IFoA and EY Foundation supported 22 young people who were interested in exploring a career as an actuary. The programme was delivered over a two-week period with the help of IFoA volunteers, IFoA members, EY Foundation staff and IFoA staff. It included direct mentorship with employers, panel discussions and workshops, plus a Dragons-Den style competition to help participants put what they learnt into practice.
Data Driven Futures plays an important part in our DEI strategy, helping us to make progress in widening access to the profession and raising awareness of actuarial careers.
We look forward to continuing this important work with the EY Foundation and actuarial employers, further strengthening our commitment to building a profession that is genuinely inclusive and accessible.
Read more about EY Foundation’s Smart Futures programme