The idea to develop the Faking It television series into a two‐week transformative programme for young unemployed people first came to Learning Launchpad.

Faking it aimed to challenge people to fake it, hoping to increase their confidence and the employability skills that would lead the 'fakers' to have improved job prospects.

Delivered in partnership with Community Links, The Institute and Training for Life, 12 unemployed young people from Newham in East London were challenged to fake it as chefs at the Hoxton Apprentice restaurant.

The pilot has seen 11 of the 12 fakers finding further training, apprenticeships or employment within 3 months of faking it as chefs.

Jack Graham is now working in the Learning Launchpad with dedicated social entrepreneurs who will develop the concept and identify clients and investors in order to scale the project up and reach more young unemployed people.