Let’s talk about #ThePledgeUK — Entry 002

Jack Parsons
Jul 21, 2017 · 2 min read

Yes, go me! I’ve written my second blog post… I always say that execution is the key to any successful goal or achievement you want to nail. Who’s with me?

#ThePledgeUK

Now, let’s speak about this ambitious Pledge idea of mine! For those of you that aren’t aware, I’m kicking off #ThePledgeUK tour on Monday 4th September. This is the first day of a 90-venue tour of the country where I’ll be meeting fans (millennials), brands (companies), partners (supporting brands) and sidekicks (recruiters, recruitment agencies & marketing agencies) to get them on board with my mission. That being to connect two million young people to purposeful opportunities by 2020.

Why did I start this mission?

I was inspired to start this mission after leaving school at 16 with few ‘qualifications’. No-one would give me the time of day with no work experience on my CV. And to make things worse, not one person was willing to give me an opportunity to gain experience. Sound familiar? I’d be keen to hear your thoughts on this…

I’m asking fans, brands, partners and sidekicks to support #ThePledgeUK and help us break this cycle.

How not to get fired and start a business…

The schedule for day one of #ThePledgeUK tour is up online. Paul Frampton, my advisor and CEO at Havas Media Group, will co-host a one-off event for anyone who wants to start a business. Tickets are nearly all sold out but are still available here. For those of you who have already booked onto the event (huge shout out to you guys!) please comment to be in with the chance of being upgraded to front row seats. We all love being treated like a VIP, right?

My blog will keep you updated with where I am, who’s joining me throughout the Pledge tour and what we’re committing to at these events. Don’t forget to follow me on Twitter! We have some exciting announcements and partnerships lined up along the way so do watch closely!

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