IntoUniversity
Fred Thomson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both commercial oversight and military leadership. As the Director at FDT Consultancy Services since October 2014, Fred manages commercial activities within a government department, applying strong operational and project management skills. In addition to this role, Fred serves as the lead Directing Staff for the Royal Naval Reserve, enhancing the professional development of Maritime Reservists and civil servants. Fred's past positions include IT Consultant for the Navy, Communications Officer during an Afghanistan deployment, and Executive Officer overseeing personnel delivering operational output to the Fleet. Alongside a successful career, Fred is also a mentor at IntoUniversity, aiding young individuals in achieving academic success. Fred holds multiple degrees in Law, Engineering and Management, and Computing from prestigious institutions, further underscoring a diverse skill set.
IntoUniversity
IntoUniversity is an award-winning charity that runs local learning centres which provide an education programme to support young people facing disadvantage in achieving their chosen aspiration. We target children and young people most at risk of failing to meet their potential to go to university due to economic, social, cultural, or linguistic disadvantage. IntoUniversity provides practical learning support and motivational and confidence-building activities for children and young people aged 7-18. We currently have 44 centres across England and Scotland. IntoUniversity is an on-going and long-term service: at the heart of the programme is the belief that underachievement is best addressed in the context of a long-term pastoral engagement with young people where we can build their esteem and support their learning in order that they can reach their potential.