Yep! Step by step At the time of joining Yep! with CSW Group Liam had no qualifications, minimal work experience and a desire to join the police force. Liam came with enthusiasm to start on the project and to learn ways he might be able to help himself move forward. Liam Worked with his Adviser…

Yep! The support you need This young person received the support they needed on Yep! with Max, Employment Adviser with Education Development Trust. We have kept this story anonymous to protect their identity. “A young person was referred over to me in late July, they were living in a secure psychiatric unit and had made…

Yep! Autumn Newsletter 2024 Our Autumn Newsletter showcases the impact Yep! is having on young people’s lives across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Yep! continues to be the leading project supporting young people aged 16-24 to take positive steps towards their goals of employment, education, or training. This collaborative model continues to grow in…

Yep! Meeting your needs Daisy was referred to Yep! by a youth worker from the Early Help Team in March 2024. She left school in year 8 unable to cope in the school environment with social anxiety, she was diagnosed with autism shortly after this.  She attempted college in year 12 but again found the…

Yep! Young people meet Jayne Kirkham MP Young people from Yep! met with Jayne Kirkham MP on Friday 1st November 2024, to talk about the support they have received on the project and how important it has been to have that support. Jayne was passionate and engaged with them on their level to understand some…

Ebony’s journey to success Yep! partner Real Ideas were the perfect partner to support Ebony when she joined the project. Ebony had been badly bullied at school and consequently had not completed her education or sat any GCSEs. She was extremely quiet when she joined, uncertain of what she wanted to do or what was…

Yep! A huge step A young person with multiple barriers has made huge progress with the support of the amazing team at Newquay Orchard on Yep!  They were the perfect partner to support her with small steps towards her goals of meeting other young people, developing some independence and growing in confidence. She is hearing…

Yep! Plan for success Cornwall Education Business Partnership (EBP) have supported a young person who had no qualifications and was living in emergency housing to find his way forward. He was unmotivated, unorganised and regularly missed appointments, not waking in time to attend. With 1:1 support to explore his aspirations, they looked at his work…

Yep! Logan is work ready Logan joined the Yep! project in February, when he was a 6th Form student attending a Work Skills Group but at risk of not being engaged in any form of provision and with no firm plans for what he would do when his course finished. Logan had low confidence, and…

Yep! College and a Job K joined Yep! in May 2024 with partner Cornwall Education Business Partnership (EBP) after coming to the end of his support with Cornwall Rural Community Charity (CRCC) on Work Your Way. He was also completing a 6 week Supported Internship as a Housekeeper at The Headland Hotel in Newquay. Sessions…

Yep! College Ready Cornwall Education Business Partnership (EBP) have supported a young person who had no qualifications and was living in emergency housing to find his way forward. He was unmotivated, unorganised and regularly missed appointments, not waking in time to attend. With 1:1 support to explore his aspirations, they looked at his work experience,…

Yep! Confident motivated and passionate Jimmy joined Yep! with partner Carefree, who he has enjoyed many activities with over the years. Aged 21, he wanted some support with job search and to develop his skills.  He met regularly with his Key Worker, who helped him understand the available opportunities, they updated his CV and signed…

Yep! Connecting with nature for wellbeing This young person stopped attending school 3 years ago in Year 8, she was isolated, spending much of her time in her room, in bed and not eating well, sometimes eating a bar of chocolate for dinner.  She has experienced poor mental health which has been her main barrier…

Yep! Giving education another shot Rae started on the Yep! project in January and during that time, she has been working 1:1 with her CSW Group Yep! Adviser, exploring options for returning to education.  They have visited several local education providers, arranging a place to start in September. Rae has also benefited from the collaborative…