Societe Generale’s Young Influencers Programme, delivered by ELBA. Investing in tomorrow’s brightest.
he Young Influencers Programme is Societe Generale’s new employability programme, designed to increase employment opportunities for under-represented groups in the Financial Services sector. As a large international bank based in East London, the company is committed to providing real opportunities and jobs for those who lack access, upskilling individuals to improve their employability and utilising our volunteers and resources to support our local community.
The Young Influencers Programme is aimed at 16 – 17-year olds in schools and colleges in east London who have the ability and potential to pursue Higher Education, but perhaps lack the confidence, opportunity or aspiration to get there.
On this page, students taking part can find the videos referenced in their Young Influencers Programme materials.
Session 1: Introduction
This programme will look at how the financial services sector can have a positive impact on society. In particular, we’ll look at a number of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. To give you a head start, we’d like you to watch the following film which gives you a quick overview of the 17 different goals agreed by the United Nations. While you’re watching, think about which of these goals are more important to you, and why you think they should be a priority.
Session 2: Explore – How can banks have a positive impact on reducing inequalities?
Session 2 is all about how banks have a positive impact on reducing inequalities. Before the session, watch a video about three of our colleagues here at Societe Generale. They will tell you a little bit about their roles and how they feel they make a difference through their work.
Session 3: Explore – How can banks have a positive impact on climate action and affordable and clean energy?
Before the session, watch a video about one of our colleagues, Patrick, who works here at Societe Generale. He will tell you a little bit about his role in the Energy Advisory and Project Finance Team.
Session 4: Explore – How do banks use innovation and an entrepreneurial mindset to solve problems for clients?
Before the session, watch a video about one of our colleagues, Gaurav, who works here at Societe Generale. He will tell you a little bit about how he uses an innovative and entrepreneurial mindset to solve problems for clients.
Session 5: Planning – Building your business case
Before the live session, we’d like you to spend ten minutes thinking about the ideas you had last session, and how you might turn them into a really effective project that solves the issue you’re most concerned with. Before the planning session, watch a video about James and how he received angel investment and seed funding from Societe Generale to start up his own fintech business:
An angel investor provides financial backing for business start-ups or entrepreneurs, typically in exchange for some ownership equity (what is left over once all the debts are paid) in the company. Think about where the funding might come from for your project – who might be interested to invest and how will you use that investment to achieve your project aims?
