inyourroots® Fast Facts

What is inyourroots®

• A strengths-first career discovery and job-matching ecosystem for 16–25-year-olds
• Built to connect young people with local SMEs, not just big brands
• Designed to be neurodivergent-friendly, accessible, and low-pressure

Where it operates

• Essex
• Hertfordshire
• Suffolk

Who it’s for

• Young people aged 16–25, including first-time job seekers and those unsure where to start
• Parents and carers supporting a young person’s next step
• Schools, colleges, and youth organisations
• Local SMEs that want to back potential, not perfection

What “strengths-first” means (plain English)

• We start with how someone works best, not how well they can write a CV
• Strengths are discovered through a guided journey, not a high-pressure test
• The goal is clearer direction, confidence, and practical next steps

What makes it different

• Calm, step-by-step journey, no pressure, no leaderboards
• CV-free by default, with real examples and skills evidence built as you go
• Explainable matching, designed to reduce “black box” decisions
• Local-first ecosystem, focused on real opportunities nearby

Safeguarding

• Safeguarding-led approach, designed for 16–25s
• Clear boundaries on employer access and verification
• Content and community standards designed to protect young people

Privacy and fairness

• Privacy-first design, GDPR-aware
• Matching avoids using protected characteristics like gender or age as inputs
• Focus on transparency and explainability, so users understand why something is suggested