The #Focus5 project provides unique, flexible, one-to-one support to young people aged 15-18 across Devon, Plymouth, Torbay and Somerset, who may be struggling to move forwards in life. Funded by the European Social Fund and the National Lottery Community Fund, #Focus5 help young people take steps back into education, employment or training. We encourage development of the ‘5’ key skills identified…
Specsavers have their eyes on the future of STEM careers for young people in the South West CSW Group are delighted to announce Specsavers as Headline Sponsor for the Big Bang South West Fair 2020. This innovative science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) event, building on 10 years of continued success, will return to Westpoint…
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 and Get Online. Research by Good…
On 8 October, a busy Royal Cornwall Showground opened its doors to hundreds of young people looking for advice and inspiration. The event, set up by Careers Hub and Next Step, hopes to raise awareness of the opportunities in Cornwall, by showcasing a range of employers from different sectors. Staff from Ambitions and CSW Group…
CSW Group are utilising the skills and life experience of Volunteers to assist us by enhancing our local delivery of the Transitions contract. CSW staff linked to schools and partner agencies are continuing their support for vulnerable young people in keeping with the ambition of enabling all them all to be in Education, Employment or…
Written by David Roe, Contract Manager CSW Group As part of the Transitions Contract that CSW Group delivers on behalf of Devon Local Authority, we work with young people with EHCPs to support their transition from education to their next post 16 destination. This could be further education, employment or training. Our aim is to…
CSW Group will from this month be delivering the Apprenticeships Support and Knowledge for Schools (ASK) Programme in Cornwall, Devon and Torbay. CSW Group have been employed to support the delivery network of charity CXK, who in August were awarded the contract to deliver the ASK programme across the South region. The 3 year…
European Social Funding has been invested in a programme of support for young people in Dorset to get into work, education and training. The Skills for Young People project which is open to participants aged 15-24 who are at risk of or, already, not in education, employment or training (NEET). The programme will focus on those who…
Are you a disabled student missing out on funding that could support your university studies, or being put off from attending because you are not aware of the support available? You are not alone! A BBC News article at the beginning of August* showed that over half of students with a disability that impacts on…
Written by Steph Moore, CSW Group Services to Education Manager Over the past 12 months CSW Group have delivered a number of Enterprise Days throughout the South West to year groups ranging from year 7 through to 10. These have all been very well received, with schools booking again where possible. The most popular event…
At the end of another academic year CSW Group’s workplace experience service has provided over 180 secondary schools with tailored packages enabling almost 19,000 successful placements within the workplace for Year 10 and Year 12 students to take place. Placements have been completed within companies ranging from Solicitors to Dentists to Elite Equestrian Centres to…
There are approximately 100,000 young people nationally living on the streets according to recent research, and there may be many more that fall under the radar because they reach eighteen and they ‘sofa surf’. A recent documentary for Children in Need, ‘The Young and Homeless,’ highlighted the growing problem for children across the country as…
Written by Sue Hunter, CSW Volunteers Manager & Business Development (Community Services) WHY SHOULD I VOLUNTEER – WHAT WOULD I GET OUT OF IT? Does this sound familiar? This is a question (or some would say a statement) that I have heard many times, there is no short answer or one that “fits all”. The simple…
Our CSW Enterprise Days provide meaningful opportunities for students to meet real people from the world of work. Consisting of business orientated tasks designed to engage and challenge students they embed an enterprise mindset and approach, which will also enhance the development of key skills. On World Youth Skills Day, Monday 15th June 2019, the CSW Services…
