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Apprenticeship Success through COMPASS

Apprenticeship Success through COMPASS A CSW advisor who had been working with DP for a while felt more intensive support was needed to move into an apprenticeship and referred DP to Education Business Partnership, the Compass project provider. DP had started college the previous year on a construction course but didn’t enjoy being in a…

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COMPASS – A New Reality

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,…

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Upskilling to Boost Staff Retention

Upskilling your workforce is a vital part of ensuring the future and viability of your organisation. It’s also one of the most positive steps that you can take to ensure you retain experienced, valuable and contended team members and keep staff morale high. In this article we’ll explore the what, why and how of upskilling,…

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COMPASS Game Changing Creativity

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,…

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COMPASS committed to Equality and Diversity

COMPASS committed to Equality and Diversity A referral was made from a mum for whom English is the second language for her 15-year-old. She was seeking some support for her son to help him move forwards after completing his GCSE studies. Her limited English meant she found it difficult to understand information so she was…

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