One of the biggest obstacles facing young people today is access to meaningful employment opportunities. For many, the challenge of getting a break and a chance to build a sustainable career is as big and daunting as climbing Mount Everest.

So, in early September amazing teams from across Talent International are coming together to Step Up for RISE and support young people facing barriers to employment. In recognition of the challenges many young people face, teams from across each of the company's global offices are tackling the distance between base camp to the peak of Everest, a total of 20km or 12.2 miles (as the crow flies).

Each team is choosing how they cover the distance, with options to walk, climb, run, hop, skip, jump, and more either as groups or relay teams.

Funds raised will allow Talent RISE to deliver work readiness programs and workshops, deliver coaching and mentoring support, cover travel costs for young people to attend interviews or work opportunities, the costs of suitable work clothing and much more.

Every donation makes a difference with as little as A$10 or £5 helping support a young person on their journey to meaningful employment.

Our goal is to raise A$50,000 or £30,000 globally through our 2022 Step Up for RISE Challenge.