Visage – Spring/Summer 2023

CITY OF LONDON
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What makes EYLA more than just a supplementary school or a youth
organisation or a leadership programme? I think it’s the opportunities
that the young leaders are afforded by our friends in the city -
Linklaters, Lansdowne, Lockton, Latham and Watkins – and others
who don’t begin with L! Acasta, OMD and Bank of America – the list
goes on.
Jamie Cudmore
Our corporate partners are a key component
to the successful trajectory of
our young leaders – they provide career
insights, employability skills training and
a host of opportunities to experience and
prepare for the world of work. We cannot
delay until they leave school or graduate
university to begin the preparation process
– it has to start earlier to open the young
leaders’ minds to the opportunities that
exist and the range of careers that are up
for grabs. Through networking, conversation
and exposure our students become
more ambitious, articulate and confident.
Following a visit to the Bank of America
Adam said, ‘I left the bank feeling inspired
especially by the president, Bernie Mensah.
It’s great to see a Black man running such
a huge organisation!’ A volunteer from the
bank described our students as being ‘intelligent,
enthusiastic and destined for great
things!’
The Linklaters visit with a talk and tour
was described by young leaders as ‘an eye
opener, a confidence builder, and an allround
enjoyable experience’.
Lansdowne Partners are regular visitors
to Eastside and we are looking forward
to a team visit for an activity day during
the holidays – young leaders will have
a chance to interact with ‘professionals’
whilst having fun and games.
Following a series of visits to and from
Acasta Partners, the company created a
competitive Further Education Scholarship
for EYLA students. Matthew Kosgei was
selected as the first recipient of the ‘Acasta
Partners Scholarship’ after a competitive
interview process. He is studying Electrical,
Electronic and Mechatronic Engineering at
the University of Manchester. The scholarship
comprises an award of £10,000 per
year toward tuition, course materials, and
other expenses while at university. It also
includes the option for a paid summer
internship with Acasta, alongside ongoing
mentorship.
Due to the strength of the applications,
the awarding committee decided to make
two further awards of £5,000 per year to
two additional recipients, Victor Adedeji
and Godfred Adomako.
Mike Humphries, Founder and Chief
Investment Officer said, “The team at
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