At Life101, we believe that everyone deserves a fair shot at life.
Employability, money management, and interpersonal skills have never been more important. Our vision is to see young people excited to step into adulthood, and confident and competent to take on the challenges and opportunities that life will throw at them.
That’s why we created Launchpad, which offers bite-sized life skills with big impact, centred around scenario-based, real-world learning.
Life101 has been running face-to-face life and financial skills programmes for more than 10 years. We work across schools, prisons and probation centres, and community groups to make sure that a life skills education is accessible for all people.
With Launchpad – developed in partnership with students, and now actively used by schools across Aotearoa – we are shaping a future where young people feel they can take charge of their own lives with confidence and enthusiasm.
Shar was drawn to Launchpad’s potential for social good by setting in motion good financial habits for young people, as well as their current and future families. When she was young and carefree, she spent as she earned. “While it seemed great, we all grow up one day, and believe me that day comes around quickly! You’re never too young to start preparing for the future.”
Phil infuses so much wisdom and energy into Launchpad as managing his own finances has been a big learning curve. As a kid, if he had money, he spent it, which led to borrowing more and more to buy all the goodies. With guidance from a friend he changed his relationship to money. Phil inspires us to learn from his mistakes, as mistakes can be the best teachers.
Nick’s a social entrepreneur whose frustrations with the low financial literacy levels experienced by many school leavers led to his vision for the Launchpad. “My dream is simple – for young people to complete the course, have fun doing it and do something practical with it.” Nick uses the jam jars approach to saving, particularly to fund his appetite for travel.
Izzy is a natural disruptor, always pushing for equity and with a desire to do things differently. She believes education is key to levelling the playing field and is passionate about Launchpad’s ability to communicate and connect with young people in fresh and dynamic ways – particularly through its use of plain language and accessibility features.
Finick Creative is a bespoke graphic design studio with a knack for creating tasteful and purposeful brands (that deliver). Projects are approached with curiosity and a desire to solve problems through a creative lens. Being involved with Launchpad has been an opportunity to celebrate this approach, creating an engaging experience that will make a difference. finick.co.nz
Flight Digital is a digitally-led, customer-first marketing agency. We’re united by a passion for solving problems and a desire to make a difference – our involvement with Launchpad is a perfect match where we’ve been able to deliver an interactive, engaging and scalable online experience that has positive change for young people at its heart. flight.co.nz
