OUR IMPACT

PLACED Academy was established in 2019 as a free-to-access programme of creative learning, designed to build skills, grow confidence and help young people see that their views matter. Since then, it has expanded into a wider pathway of tailored programmes, opening up opportunities, increasing awareness of careers in the built environment, and supporting more young people, particularly those under-represented in the sector, to shape the future of places. Explore a snapshot of PLACED Academy’s latest impact below, or dive into the full report!

  • 18 PERCENT

    Participants have a household income under £30,000


  • 97 PERCENT

    Know how the design of towns and cities can impact people or the environment

  • 5144

    Days of participation from 2019-2026


  • 97 PERCENT

    Have a better knowledge of different careers in the built environment

  • 913

    Total participants on our programmes since their inception

  • 90 PERCENT

    Have a better knowledge of study routes


  • 388

    Sessions delivered from 2019-2026






ZEKE

''IT HAS OPENED MY EYES TO THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND STRENGTHENED MY AMBITION TO JOIN THE INDUSTRY.''

Zeke took part in PLACED Academy Studio after discovering the programme through school and says the experience opened his eyes to the breadth of careers within the built environment. Through PLACED Academy, Zeke developed his confidence, communication and teamwork skills, while gaining hands-on experience and the opportunity to share his ideas with professionals working on live projects across the city. Now looking ahead to A-levels and a future in civil engineering or architecture, Zeke says the experience has given him new skills, connections and a much clearer understanding of the opportunities available to him. Read Zeke’s full story on our blog.





KATRINA

''I HAVE MET SO MANY PEOPLE. IT IS ALL ABOUT BUILDING A PROFESSIONAL NETWORK EARLY"

From joining PLACED Academy with little knowledge of the built environment to discovering a passion for architecture, the programme has helped shape her confidence, independence and future ambitions. Through our Studio programme, work experience placements, mentoring, competitions and ongoing Alumni opportunities, Katrina has explored different career paths, built an early professional network and developed a new understanding of the places around her. Now pursuing her ambition to study architecture. Read Katrina’s full story over on our blog.





WILL

''HAVING SOMEONE I COULD TRUST HELPED ME NAVIGATE THIS CHALLENGING JOB MARKET"

From joining PLACED Academy Pathways to taking his next steps towards a career in the built environment, the programme has helped Will develop his skills, confidence and understanding of the sector. Through peer mentorship, volunteering, speaking opportunities and industry events, Will has gained practical experience, built new professional connections and developed valuable insight into the opportunities available across the industry. Read Will’s full story over on our blog.





LIVERPOOL ONE

''THE MORE IDEAS AND PERSPECTIVES THAT WE AS AN INDUSTRY CAN GET, THE BETTER"

Through its Gold Sponsorship of PLACED Academy, Liverpool ONE is helping open up the property industry to the next generation while gaining fresh perspectives from young people across the city region. From exploring careers in the built environment to contributing ideas to live projects such as the redevelopment of Chavasse Park, the partnership gives young people a genuine opportunity to influence the places they use. For Rob Deacon, Director of Asset Management at Landsec (Liverpool ONE), bringing more diverse voices into the industry is vital to its future. Read Rob’s full story over on our blog.





LOUISE

''I DEFINITELY WOULDN'T BE WORKING AS AN ARCHITECT IF IT WEREN'T FOR PLACED.''

Louise took part in PLACED’s first-ever summer school in 2011, and credits that experience with introducing her to architecture, building her confidence, and ultimately shaping the career she has today. Now an architect, she describes PLACED’s impact on her life and career as
“life-changing”. Read Louise’s full story over on our blog.