Shaping the road ahead: CCC student listed as one of Springpod’s Future Makers

Niamh Sammon, a T Level student who combines passion and purpose, is recognised in Springpod’s list of Future Makers 2025.

A Capital City College (CCC) T Level student has been nominated as one of Springpod’s Future Makers of 2025.

Niamh, who is completing a T Level course in Content Creation (Media, Broadcast and Production) at our Mosaic@Soho campus, was featured in the shortlist of influential young people selected by Springpod. 

Springpod is a platform that provides virtual work experience with top employers, support in gaining employability skills and interview coaching. This year, Springpod launched Future Makers, which recognises and elevates young people who are already making their mark. The initiative originally intended to focus on 20 young people under the age of 20, but soon grew to become a nationwide celebration. Springpod’s 51 Future Makers of 2025 are young entrepreneurs, advocates, innovators and community changemakers. The Future Makers list showcases the energy and optimism present in the next generation while also reminding us that age does not have to be a barrier to impact.

CCC student Niamh was chosen as a result of her advocacy work for young people and also for her creativity, resilience and leadership. Niamh has represented young people and shared their perspectives, speaking at the House of Commons and at national conferences. She has actively used her voice to challenge barriers, influence decision-makers and shape inclusive pathways for future generations.

Niamh is also an ambitious T Level Content Creation student who has inspired her peers to overcome obstacles and embrace opportunities. She has been generous in her support of others, offering advice on CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and careers. 

We caught up with Niamh, who has just finished her first placement at Amazon, to find out more about her involvement with Springpod.

How did you get involved with Springpod?

I first got involved with Springpod when my college introduced it at a student-led event in January 2025. I had the chance to share my thoughts on my T Level course, my upcoming work placement, and how Springpod had already supported me. That experience helped me connect with people from Springpod, and we’ve stayed in touch ever since. They’ve invited me back to take part in a range of events, from speaking at conferences to presenting an award at the Springpod Shift Awards.

What sorts of activities have you been involved with?

I use my voice as a student to highlight the barriers young people often face when trying to connect with employers. I also get to network with different organisations and talk about the challenges they experience when engaging with young people. This lets me share insights on how they can improve and create better opportunities for students.

How is Springpod helping you in your career?

Springpod has really helped me build confidence and prepare for the workplace. Their virtual work experience programmes have allowed me to explore a variety of industries and understand which ones suit me best. Being able to do all of this from home has made it accessible and easy, so I never had a reason not to try something new!

You’ve just finished a placement at Amazon. What’s next for you?

My placement at Amazon was an incredible experience! It opened my eyes to how different departments work together in such a large organisation. Next, I’m aiming to secure an apprenticeship because I’m excited to step into the world of work and continue building real world skills as soon as possible.

Also listed as one of Springpod’s Future Makers was Isaac Kamidora, a former T Level student at CCC. Isaac is a youth speaker and advisor working to widen access to opportunities for young people. He has spoken in the Houses of Parliament twice, been named a BAFTA Young Presenter finalist and advised institutions like the Council of Europe.

You can learn more about Niamh’s experience of doing T Levels at CCC here. 

If, like Niamh, you’re interested in doing an apprenticeship, why not take a look at what we offer with Apprenticeships+.

At CCC, all of our full-time students complete a work experience placement in their chosen subject area. The college benefits from strong connections with a variety of employers across London who provide placements to support students in developing their practical skills and knowledge outside the classroom.

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