The 93% Club

The event that got me my first job is back and welcoming more students than ever before - The Social Mobility Factory. When I was a student, I genuinely believed the formula was simple: if I work hard, I'll get good grades and land a good job. I had no idea about how important everything around the academics is. Joining The 93% Club really opened my eyes to how much that other stuff actually matters. The most tangible support I ever got from the Club was at the very first Social Mobility Factory. I got a mock interview and a professional gave me honest feedback, a structure to follow that made sense and wasn't just 4 letters (STAR) on a computer screen. So I put all of that into practice a couple of months later, at the first interview I did on my hunt for a job, and I was successful. In fact, the hiring manager commented on how well I'd interviewed. That one half hour changed the trajectory of my career. That personal experience is just one of the reasons why I've spent the last five years building the student community at The 93% Club and events like this. I've seen first-hand how transformative the Social Mobility Factory is for others too. I'm talking hundreds of individual stories, and the data that backs them. In 2025, 91% of students left feeling more ready to compete in the job market than when they arrived. And it matters more than ever with the state of the job market. State-educated students start from behind because 92% of us don't have an alumni network they can call on for CV advice, interview prep, or the insider knowledge that actually gets you hired. The Social Mobility Factory opens the gates to access all of that. Here's what the day is really about: ❤️ Students - you walk out with the complete careers toolkit to compete during milkround. And it costs you nothing. Not just free tickets - we cover your travel to London, so the opportunity isn't priced out of reach. I cannot wait to welcome you through the gates again this year and hear your stories. Link in the bio to apply. ❤️ Professionals - you're welcome too. Come and be the person hosting the mock interview or CV review that makes all the difference. I'm living proof of what your support can do. Link in the bio to apply. ❤️ Businesses - if you think your company could get involved, meet talented state-educated students, and spend a day giving back, please drop Joe Mackley a message. The gates are re-opening for 2026 - new home, bigger impact. This year there's room for more delegates, but still not unlimited. P.S. Got a state-educated mate who'd benefit? Tag them in the comments. 👇

The event that got me my first job is back and welcoming more students than ever before - The Social Mobility Factory. When I was a student, I genuinely believed the formula was simple: if I work hard, I'll get good grades and land a good job. I had no idea about how important everything around the academics is. Joining The 93% Club really opened my eyes to how much that other stuff actually matters. The most tangible support I ever got from the Club was at the very first Social Mobility Factory. I got a mock interview and a professional gave me honest feedback, a structure to follow that made sense and wasn't just 4 letters (STAR) on a computer screen. So I put all of that into practice a couple of months later, at the first interview I did on my hunt for a job, and I was successful. In fact, the hiring manager commented on how well I'd interviewed. That one half hour changed the trajectory of my career. That personal experience is just one of the reasons why I've spent the last five years building the student community at The 93% Club and events like this. I've seen first-hand how transformative the Social Mobility Factory is for others too. I'm talking hundreds of individual stories, and the data that backs them. In 2025, 91% of students left feeling more ready to compete in the job market than when they arrived. And it matters more than ever with the state of the job market. State-educated students start from behind because 92% of us don't have an alumni network they can call on for CV advice, interview prep, or the insider knowledge that actually gets you hired. The Social Mobility Factory opens the gates to access all of that. Here's what the day is really about: ❤️ Students - you walk out with the complete careers toolkit to compete during milkround. And it costs you nothing. Not just free tickets - we cover your travel to London, so the opportunity isn't priced out of reach. I cannot wait to welcome you through the gates again this year and hear your stories. Link in the bio to apply. ❤️ Professionals - you're welcome too. Come and be the person hosting the mock interview or CV review that makes all the difference. I'm living proof of what your support can do. Link in the bio to apply. ❤️ Businesses - if you think your company could get involved, meet talented state-educated students, and spend a day giving back, please drop Joe Mackley a message. The gates are re-opening for 2026 - new home, bigger impact. This year there's room for more delegates, but still not unlimited. P.S. Got a state-educated mate who'd benefit? Tag them in the comments. 👇

What if we told you we could give you everything you need to get a graduate job, in one day, for free? We're bringing back the Social Mobility Factory for 2026. We'll be giving 2,000 state school educated students access to the UK's top employers, CV reviews, mock interviews, expert panels, professional headshots, and industry roundtables. All for free - we're even covering travel. Apply to be one of them via the link in the comments - or tag a student who should be. There's nothing else like this in the UK. And there's no better event if you're looking for the inside track on the job market

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Having lived in Manchester for 7 years, I saw what Manchesterism is all about. Andy Burnham is a big supporter of the missions of The 93% Club and an exciting new chapter awaits our country.

The factory gates are re-opening, and this year we're going big. Introducing: The Social Mobility Factory 2026. Tobacco Dock, London, 25 September. Two years ago, my first experience of The 93% Club was attending the Social Mobility Factory as a prospective new team member and volunteer. Firstly, what a baptism of fire - and secondly... what a baptism of fire. The Social Mobility Factory is much more than a careers fair. The concept: give state-educated students the ultimate careers toolkit, free of cost, in a single day. Think free LinkedIn headshots, CV reviews, interview practice, conversations with employers, and an amazing line-up of panellists and keynote speakers - all while spending the day with your state-educated mates from around the UK. But this isn't just a day for students. Whether you're a graduate, a senior professional or an early careers leader, there's something for everyone. Mentor, volunteer, build new connections, or just be a friendly face. And I can guarantee that whoever walks through that door on 25 September will come away with something valuable. Applications are open now, and with 2,000+ delegates already getting ready to come through the door, don't miss your chance to get involved. 👉 Students, graduates, professionals - the links to apply are in the comments. 👉 Employers - get in touch with Joe Mackley for more info! P.S. Got a state-educated mate who could benefit? Tag them in the comments!

The UK's biggest careers event for state-educated people is back. Applications are now open for the Social Mobility Factory 2026. For one day, more than 1,500 ambitious state schoolers, 500 professionals and 50+ leading employers will come together under one roof. Not for another careers conference. To build the network state schoolers have always deserved. If you're a student, you'll leave with practical skills, new connections and the confidence to take your next step. Plus, your ticket, travel, food and drink are all FREE. If you're a professional, you'll meet inspiring peers, grow your own network and help open doors for the next generation. Because careers aren't built on CVs alone. They're built on conversations. Introductions. Advice. Opportunities. Every conversation. Every workshop. Every introduction. Every opportunity. Built for the 93%. 📍 Tobacco Dock, London 📅 25 September 2026 Start your application via the link in the comments. ✅ ➕ tag a student who could benefit from this or a fellow professional you want to volunteer with.

The UK's biggest careers event for state-educated people is back. Today, applications open for the Social Mobility Factory 2026. For one day, more than 1,500 ambitious state schoolers, 500 professionals and 50+ leading employers will come together under one roof. Not for another careers conference. To build the network state schoolers have always deserved. If you're a student, you'll leave with practical skills, new connections and the confidence to take your next step. Plus, your ticket, travel, food and drink are all FREE. If you're a professional, you'll meet inspiring peers, grow your own network and help open doors for the next generation. Because careers aren't built on CVs alone. They're built on conversations. Introductions. Advice. Opportunities. Every conversation. Every workshop. Every introduction. Every opportunity. Built for the 93%. 📍 Tobacco Dock, London 📅 25 September 2026 Start your application via the link in the comments. ✅