We’re proud to take part in this year’s #NoWrongPath campaign to raise awareness of a range of career routes and pathways that will always remain open to realising potential, no matter what results day brings.
Launched in 2017, No Wrong Path is a social media movement by Developing the Young Workforce (DYW). It has won awards and offers inspiration and reassurance to young people getting their results. This year, Results Day is on Tuesday, 5th August and we’re sharing stories from our team, mentors and supporters to show young people there are always options, no matter what news the day may bring later this week.
Next up is Julie Willecomme, Science Communication and Engagement Lead at AstraZeneca and dedicated MCR Pathways mentor for over two years.
“When I graduated with a masters in analytical chemistry in 2001, I had not even thought about what jobs I could apply for. I am grateful to my first employer for giving me a chance and also to all who helped me learn and grow over the past 20+ years.
“If you had asked me then, I would have told you I would be a lab-based scientist forever. And then real life, experience, opportunities, mentors, etc. come along and you end up in unexpected places. I’m older now but this is not the end!
“I’m still not sure about what I want to be when I grow up and I’m not afraid to give new things a go – knowing it might not always work out!
“Enjoy the journey!”
If Julie’s story has inspired you to share your own, there’s still plenty of time for you to get involved, to inspire and reassure young people. We welcome everyone involved with MCR Pathways to share their stories – from young people, mentors, trustees, partners and our wider supporters.
From Monday 4th – Friday 8th August 2025, tell us your name, what you did when you left school and what you do now. Print out and fill in the #NoWrongPath 2025 template below, and send a photo of you holding it to marketing.comms@mcrpathways.org
Download the template – https://www.dyw.scot/uploads/1/0/5/5/105538585/nowrongpath_24_-_printable_participation_template.pdf
Could you dedicate an hour a week to become a volunteer mentor with MCR Pathways, and help a young person get on a path to realising their potential?
Register now: https://mcrpathways.org/become-a-mentor/
