Lichfield young professionals urged to apply for council-backed Future Faces memberships
Applications are now open for young professionals working for businesses in Lichfield to apply for a fully-funded 12-month membership of the Future Faces Chamber of Commerce – backed by Lichfield District Council.
Future Faces, the young professionals’ division of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, is a network for 18 to 35-year-olds.
Successful applicants will be able to apply for a mentor, take part in professional development events, learn the skill of social networking and get to meet young professionals from a wide range of industries, growing in confidence, learning new skills and making new connections through the Future Faces community.
Lichfield District Council is sponsoring ten Future Faces memberships for a one-year period, having sponsored a previous cohort in 2023. The council are now set to fund a new intake, as well as continuing to offer memberships to their own staff.
Councillor Richard Holland, Lichfield District Council’s cabinet member for High Street and Economic Development, said: “Lichfield District Council is supporting Future Faces for a third year.
“It is an important initiative which has seen young employees at the council benefit from the advice and experience of colleagues and the opportunity to meet inspirational leaders from industry at a variety of special events.
“This year we are sponsoring ten Future Faces memberships to enable more young professionals in Lichfield District to benefit and help them to become the business leaders of the future.”
Charlie Elliott, head of the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce, said: “At the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce, we’re excited to partner with Lichfield District Council once again to offer ten talented young professionals the opportunity to join Future Faces – the region’s largest and most dynamic young professional network.
“This is more than just an exclusive membership; it’s a chance to invest in your future, expand your network, and develop the skills necessary to become a leader in our business community. We’re proud to support the next generation of professionals and can’t wait to see how you’ll shape the future of Lichfield’s thriving business landscape."
Sophie Poduval-Morrell, manager of Future Faces, said: “I think it's fantastic that Lichfield Council see the value in supporting the young professionals of their region, giving them this brilliant opportunity to connect with other young professionals, become part of a supportive network and enable them to grow in their careers.”
Any business with an office in the Lichfield District Council catchment area can put forward a maximum of two staff for the funded places by downloading an application form, providing their name, organisation, email, and whether they have been on the programme before.
Applications will close at 5pm on 17 March 2025.
Contact Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce division director, Charlie Elliott for more information by phone on 07753 453624 or email C.Elliott@birmingham-chamber.com
Pictured: Future Faces at Lichfield District Council with Future Faces manager Sophie Poduval-Morrell (centre left) and Lichfield District Council chief executive Simon Fletcher (left)
