The #Focus5 project provides on-going individual support to unemployed or economically inactive young people aged 15-18 across Somerset, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay to move towards education, employment and training. Young people work with a Key Worker to develop their own action plan and can also access support from our Specialist Partners on the project. #Focus5 is…
We are often asked…Why do we do it? Why help families in need? The answer is simple really; we do it because ‘We Care.’ By the time families are referred to our Service, they are often on a downward spiral, unable to cope with multitude of issues with everyday life and have not received previous…
As a specialist mentor I work with students at university. Not just any students, but those with additional challenges to their studies presented by a disability. I meet with students each week, and I get to know them so well, I am with them on their journey every step of the way. It’s a unique…
In an ever increasing digital world the way we now perform everyday tasks from online shopping, applying for jobs or ordering prescriptions are changing and contrary to general perception, it’s not only the older generation who are now faced with the fact that they need to embrace this change. Having not been brought up with…
Family & Community Essential Skills has helped over 450 people within Cornwall to upskill and gain support to help improve their lives. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for employed, recently redundant or those unemployed who are looking to complete level 3 training in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to…
Cornwall Skills for Young People continues to make positive impacts on young people 15-24 year olds who are not in work, education or training European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to get into work, education and training. The investment is…
ICAN National Careers Service Enhancement 25+ has helped over 130 businesses within Cornwall to upskill the workforce European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for employed people over the age of 25 in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly to progress in work, further education or apprenticeships. The investment is part…
Dorset 25+ years unemployed or economically inactive urged to take advantage of £785,000 to develop skills and progress onto a range of positive outcomes that include employment, education, apprenticeships and voluntary work. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people in Devon and Somerset to get into work, education…
Employees Support in Skills: European Social Funding has invested in a programme to support employers within the Solent area, particularly SMEs, to access free higher levels skills training for their workforce. The investment is part of the Solent Growth Programme and has now been extended to March 2019. Employers will receive a Training Needs…
Devon and Somerset (Heart of the South West) 15-18 year olds Not in work, education or training urged to take advantage of £1 million to develop skills and progress onto a range of positive outcomes that include employment, education, apprenticeship’s and traineeships. European Social Funding has invested in a programme of support for young people…