COMPASS partner Carefree Cornwall gave X the support he needed to find his direction The young person learnt about COMPASS through his Personal Advisor from the 16+ team. The young person was in need of careers support since moving to his new accommodation. He was living in a youth housing project and struggled at first…
HWC helps H to take the first step to a career she is passionate about “You’ve had such a positive influence on my life. I can’t thank you enough for your support and encouragement. Knowing you believe in me has boosted my confidence to no end. I feel I’m on track to achieving my goals,…
Destined for college and a bright future Harry left school at the end of year 10 with no qualifications. He brought himself to Whitehead Ross under the COMPASS project as he realised that he needed to get some qualifications and he wanted to turn his life around after a bad experience at school and just…
HWC equipped V with life skills to help her cope and she can breathe again When V was referred to the Health Works for Cornwall project, she was trying to manage several health conditions and life challenges that were preventing her from seeing a way forward. Anxiety, depression, stress, and a lack of confidence were…
Annabelle found her direction with the support of COMPASS partner Argyle Community Trust Charlotte lacked confidence and suffered from anxiety and depression after loosing her job. With the support of COMPASS partner Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) she engaged with Game Academy which boosted her confidence, she can now recognise the skills she demonstrated including communication,…
Annabelle found her direction with the support of COMPASS partner Argyle Community Trust Annabelle was struggling to find work for a few months which was affecting her mental health and self-confidence. Her previous work experience included cleaning and bar work. Annabelle was very clear from the start about how she loved working in restaurants and…
COMPASS supports AY who moved to Cornwall under the Ukrainian resettlement scheme AY was referred to COMPASS as she has recently moved to Cornwall under the Ukrainian resettlement scheme. AY spoke no English and her long-term goal was to attend college and train to be a hairdresser. Change coach referred AY to Positive People so…
COMPASS Game Changing Creativity Young people on COMPASS had the opportunity to take part in workshops with artist Justin Wiggan, across a 3-day Creative Bootcamp, from his Centre for Curious Investigations. With a strong focus on wellbeing, exploration of self and positive messaging, Justin guided the participants to explore their identities interpreted as road signs,…
National Careers Week – Sarah Clark National Careers Week is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK from 6th – 11 March. Their aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness…
National Careers Week – David Roe National Careers Week is taking place from 6th – 11th March and is a one-week celebration of careers guidance and free resources in education across the UK. Their aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young…