COMPASS supports Dan with the next step of his career Dan was referred to COMPASS as he had lost his job 2 months before and was unsure what to do next. Dan has Cerebral Palsy and he wanted to explore roles and employers that would support him with the next step of his career. With…
What is upskilling and why is it relevant to my business? Upskilling your workforce is one of the most valuable and productive things you can do to improve your business. But let’s be honest, it can feel overwhelming. Choosing from multiple providers offering a myriad of different courses, arranging cover for staff while they train…
Flexible Home Working COMPASS Tamzyn had started a nursing course but her health condition meant she wasn’t able to complete. She has depression, anxiety and ME, as well as a functional neurological disorder. She was really disappointed as she thoroughly enjoyed care-based work and had previous experience as a care worker. Tamzyn was referred by…
Building foundations with Marius Marius got the support he needed from Health Works Cornwall to move forward into employment in the construction industry following a period of unemployment. This included Compulsory Basic Training to get his moped licence, being mobile was the key to finding a job as he lives in a rural area. When…
From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow O’s education was disrupted enormously by the Coronavirus pandemic and like all young people found it very difficult to maintain relationships motivation and direction. When he joined our Compass programme at 19, he was incredibly worried about his future. O began attending our weekly farm sessions.…
Holly is buzzing on social media with help from COMPASS Real Ideas have been delivering on Compass since the beginning of the year, in that time we have worked with some brilliant young people, one of them is Holly… Holly joined Real ideas in May after her Kickstart placement in Digital Marketing came to an…
COMPASS partner Groundwork South gave losbail the support she needed COMPASS partner Groundwork South gave Iosbail the support she needed when she was experiencing anxiety and had been inactive for almost 18 months. She is now enrolled on a course where she will complete a Level 2 Certificate in Dog Grooming. Through 1:1 mentoring exploring…
ON YOUR BIKE with COMPASS Hayden joined the European Social Funded COMPASS programme through Motiv-8 in October 2021. He lives independently but has support from carers as he is on the autistic spectrum. He struggles with his self-confidence and this makes discovering employment opportunities a real challenge. Whilst Hayden recognised that a traditional training and…
Amazing success for Jonti through COMPASS and partners COMPASS partner, Cornwall Neighbourhoods for Change (CN4C) worked in partnership with others to achieve an amazing success for Jonti, aged 18. He was struggling with home living arrangements, education, the authorities and experiencing behavioural challenges. But with the support he received he has gained an apprenticeship with…
Medifest 2022 We are delighted to have delivered Medifest working with and on behalf of Plymouth City Council on Monday 13th June at the Plymouth Guildhall. Medifest showcases the amazing careers in the Medical, Health, Science, Sport and Well-being sectors within the region. Hosting 700 young people from schools across the region, it was a…
COMPASS supports Max to build his confidence and skills COMPASS partner Whitehead Ross Education & Consulting, supported Max, aged 17 to find his direction. They supported him to build his confidence and skills after a bad experience in education. He completed a Level 1 employability City and Guilds course and is progressing onto a Traineeship!…
Laura Colgate Marketing Executive, SMART SKILLS What is your favourite thing about SMART SKILLS? I love that SMART SKILLS makes upskilling accessible to small to medium sized businesses who may not have the budget to develop and train employees – essential for the growth and future success of a business. What do you like most…
HWC helps Wayne achieved his dream of starting his own business Wayne has achieved his dream of starting his own valeting business thanks to his CSW Careers and Employability Adviser on Health Works for Cornwall. Wayne was advised and supported to apply for the New Enterprise Allowance Scheme. Wayne was made redundant a few years…
COMPASS Gives Ryan the Boost He Needed to Secure a Job COMPASS partner Whitehead Ross Education & Consulting gave Ryan, 23, the boost he needed to secure a job following a period of unemployment. The support does not stop there, he is also getting ongoing help to achieve his long term goals. Ryan was referred…
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