Work Experience Reimagined. 
  10x the Opportunities, 
 Loved by Employers. 

Not Impossible makes it easy for busy employers to host talented 16–25 year-olds, through microplacements that fuel social mobility.

For Employers

It's time to reimagine UK work experience so it works for the many not the few.

Where technology does the heavy lifting and matches young people with the right organisations. With streamlined and simple microplacements (1 hour to 1 day) that build talent pipelines for employers in the process

The result?

We level the playing field, giving all our young people the chance to start a successful and fulfilling career.

This is Not Impossible.

How Not Impossible works

Not Impossible supports less advantaged 16–25-year-olds in finding great careers.

High-impact microplacements are easy for employers & allow exploration of multiple careers
Smart-match algorithms uncover new career possibilities & connect employers with future hires
Logistics are sorted by us, so it’s a high-impact experience everyone can fit into busy schedules.

How it works

"A better future also means investing in the next generation. Not Impossible helps us do exactly that”

Max Phillips Chief of Staff Ecologi
"I now have 3 successful people in the sector I want to work in rooting for me and will happily review any applications I want to send off"

Ethan University of Bristol Bursary Student
"It opens up opportunities for young people AND business to connect with each other"

Lynne Ashcroft CEO AG Comms & UK For Good
“Not Impossible helps us empower young people to feel excited about careers in STEM”

Chelsea Dow Head of People Lettus Grow
"Opportunities like this are great for everyone involved. Our employees increase confidence, practice leadership skills and we find potential new employees through more impactful routes."

Tessa Homes Sustainability Lead Sawdays
"It helps us provide opportunities and insight for people who may not otherwise have access."

Jessica Vallentine Director of Responsible Business, Business West
"Work experience is such a positive experience & I found it invaluable. I'd love to be able to give others the same opportunity"

Bryony Cozens MD Something Familiar
"It helps us demystify green careers for young people and show them what is possible!"

Rachael Baker Social Value Coordinator Bristol City Leap
"I want to help those who don’t have an automatic route in, to have a fulfilling career that allows them to be happy and successful"

Rin Hamburg Founder and Director RH&Co
"Not Impossible provides a great opportunity for our young people to understand & appreciate how their passions & skills can fit into a career"

Faye Ingram MD Invivo
"This is so important to open ambitions of having a 'dream job/working for a dream company' and to encourage them that its possible"

Claire Forgione Ops Director and Sustainability Lead When in Rome
"Our recognised view of work experience is stale, but Not Impossible feels innovative with the B-Corp approach and a commitment that feels manageable"

Sim Ilyas Business Development Lead SafeLives
"It's incredibly useful in providing insight into what employment I can see myself doing in the future"

Rose 6th Form Student
"BBRC is pleased to be participating in Not Impossible to help close the skills gap that the UK economy faces"

Ed Rowberry Chief Executive Bristol and Bath Capital
"Go for it! The few hours that you dedicate to giving an insight into your working life could change a young person's life and set them off on the right career path"

James Perry Business Development Lead Ostara
"Opening your doors is both useful for the young person & insightful for you. I would who heartedly recommend Not Impossible - you have nothing to lose and much to gain."

Sally Shervington General Manager Sawdays
"Extremely useful in equipping yourself with real skills and knowledge needed for the workplace easily matched to your specific skills and goals"

Daniel, UWE Cares Participant at the University of the West of England
"It's a free and easy way to make connections, see what's out there and you never know what could come out of it"

Tony, University of Bristol Bursary Student
"Young people bring fresh perspectives, can invigorate business and build a pipeline of future employees. Enhancing reputation and demonstrates corporate and social responsibility."

Nicola Breen, Chief Operating Officer AG Comms
"It gives them invaluable insights into the working world"

Jane Forshaw, Climate Director, Local Partnerships
"It is such a useful tool in building your understanding of the world of work"

Tyrese, 6th Form Student
"It's really good for exploring options you might have never known were out there, and the microplacement format allows for honest conversations without the pressure to impress or suck-up to your employer"

Caitlin, University of Bristol Bursary Student
"Do it! It’s as much effort as you want it to be and a super positive way to enable those who don’t have the connections to reach their potential."

Tom Stafford, Head of Operations, Dynisma
"I really like the Not Impossible model and the concept of microplacements. They take very little time, but really help young people"

Sara Wu, Innovation team, Hydrock

Why we are here

Accelerate social mobility

UK ranks 21st out of OECD countries for social mobility and it takes 5 generations to go from low to middle income.

Simplify work experience

High-impact microplacements of 1 hour to 1 day can dramatically increase the number of opportunities available.

Build talent pipelines

Purpose-led organisations would love a new way to build diverse talent pipelines with strong culture and behaviour add.

Our Mission

Good for young people
There is no magic formula for choosing the right career. Much of it is luck. But you need to make yourself a big target for luck by trying out lots of things, meeting lots of people & asking lots of questions. We make this easier.
- Discover employers tackling the economic, social and environmental issues you care about
- Complete multiple placements to test your ideas & transform your CV
- Get career advice from organisations you want to work for
Helping you find work that matters to you and wider society. Always free.
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Good for employers
Employers want to support their local communities, but everyone is busy. Not Impossible simplifies work experience and turns it into a new recruitment channel.
- Microplacements are time efficient and high-impact
- Smart-matches with talented local young people.
- Simple process where we organise the logistics.
Build diverse talent pipelines and support your local communities.
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Good for educators
Educators want to level the playing field so all their students have access to the best employers. We can help.
- Connect with great local employers
- Provide multiple placements
- Benefit from pathway discussions with recruiters
Improve life outcomes for all your students, and meet parents' and regulators' expectations. Not Impossible is free for both schools and students.
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Let’s discuss how you can fuel UK social mobility

Book a demo

Work Experience Reimagined. 10x the Opportunities, Loved by Employers.

It's time to reimagine UK work experience so it works for the many not the few.

How Not Impossible works

"A better future also means investing in the next generation. Not Impossible helps us do exactly that”

"I now have 3 successful people in the sector I want to work in rooting for me and will happily review any applications I want to send off"

"It opens up opportunities for young people AND business to connect with each other"

“Not Impossible helps us empower young people to feel excited about careers in STEM”

"Opportunities like this are great for everyone involved. Our employees increase confidence, practice leadership skills and we find potential new employees through more impactful routes."

"It helps us provide opportunities and insight for people who may not otherwise have access."

"Work experience is such a positive experience & I found it invaluable. I'd love to be able to give others the same opportunity"

"It helps us demystify green careers for young people and show them what is possible!"

"I want to help those who don’t have an automatic route in, to have a fulfilling career that allows them to be happy and successful"

"Not Impossible provides a great opportunity for our young people to understand & appreciate how their passions & skills can fit into a career"

"This is so important to open ambitions of having a 'dream job/working for a dream company' and to encourage them that its possible"

"Our recognised view of work experience is stale, but Not Impossible feels innovative with the B-Corp approach and a commitment that feels manageable"

"It's incredibly useful in providing insight into what employment I can see myself doing in the future"

"BBRC is pleased to be participating in Not Impossible to help close the skills gap that the UK economy faces"

"Go for it! The few hours that you dedicate to giving an insight into your working life could change a young person's life and set them off on the right career path"

"Opening your doors is both useful for the young person & insightful for you. I would who heartedly recommend Not Impossible - you have nothing to lose and much to gain."

"Extremely useful in equipping yourself with real skills and knowledge needed for the workplace easily matched to your specific skills and goals"

"It's a free and easy way to make connections, see what's out there and you never know what could come out of it"

"Young people bring fresh perspectives, can invigorate business and build a pipeline of future employees. Enhancing reputation and demonstrates corporate and social responsibility."

"It gives them invaluable insights into the working world"

"It is such a useful tool in building your understanding of the world of work"

"It's really good for exploring options you might have never known were out there, and the microplacement format allows for honest conversations without the pressure to impress or suck-up to your employer"

"Do it! It’s as much effort as you want it to be and a super positive way to enable those who don’t have the connections to reach their potential."

"I really like the Not Impossible model and the concept of microplacements. They take very little time, but really help young people"

Why we are here

Accelerate social mobility

Simplify work experience

Build talent pipelines

Good for young people

Good for employers

Good for educators

Let’s discuss how you can fuel UK social mobility

Work Experience Reimagined.
10x the Opportunities,
Loved by Employers.