COMPASS helps J grow his future J joined the COMPASS programme with Newquay Orchard looking for an alternative education provision, the chance to learn new skills, and guidance on his next steps. J joined the Orchard in December 2021, having been home schooled for a few years. He was looking for a new education provision,…
Jasmine’s life has completely done a 180! Jasmine was in emergency accommodation, unemployed, was struggling with mainstream education settings and felt lost at knowing what career route to take. Since being on COMPASS, Jasmine has had four work placements (something she never thought she would have the confidence to do): Gardening with Cormac, Climbing with…
COMPASS helps Dance enthusiast to identify strengths and identify suitable career pathways Nicola had struggled at school with Dyslexia. With the support of COMPASS partner Groundwork South, she received 1:1 support to consider her options and identify a suitable career pathway. This included considering her strengths, CV and personal statement writing, interview skills, and applications…
Harriet embarks on her journey to her dream job Following years of not attending school and coping with bereavement and trauma, Harriet and her Key Worker have embarked on the journey to Harriet’s dream of becoming a nail technician. Harriet was referred to #focus5 by her head teacher, at which point Harriet’s attendance was below 42%…
Shane found his direction on the COMPASS project with Real Ideas Organisation After completing a successful Kickstart placement in retail, Shane was feeling confused and a little lost about what to do next. He joined the Compass programme in May 2022 and quickly threw himself into all that was on offer. Shane particularly enjoyed the…
HWC supported Richard to take steps towards employment Richard had just finished college, when he came onto the programme. He had been referred to the project from a colleague and was keen to find employment, having done various employability courses. He lives near Newquay and ideally wanted to find more permanent work, rather than the…
Abi Bunt Business Skills Adviser, SMART SKILLS What is your favourite thing about SMART SKILLS? The benefits it has on SME’s. I love that SMART SKILLS can help businesses access high quality training that they may not have a budget for. What do you like most about working on the SMART SKILLS programme? I’m a…
Good Luck Charlotte Charlotte faced many challenges in returning to work, including several health conditions and managing her medication. With the support and understanding of her Change Coach, she received the guidance and practical advice she needed to move forward. With employability skills sessions, job search support, transport advice and the help of other partners,…
COMPASS – Logan progresses to make a career from his talent Logan had very recently moved to the area. He was withdrawn from school on the advice of his GP as he was being emotionally affected by a situation at school. Mum saw the advertising outside of the Whitehead Ross Education and Consultancy office about…
Aeris and her son back on track “When I first started with Health Works Cornwall, I wasn’t sure how they would be able to help, I had been introduced to them through a friend who was on the project and I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes, I have a Special Needs son and…
We’re Celebrating! We’re in a celebratory mood this month having reached a huge milestone that we are all immensely proud of. Along with our learning partners, we have now provided fully funded training and development programmes to over 1,000 participants. When we launched in April 2021, in the midst of the COVID crisis, many people…
#Focus5 participant working towards launching a small business J was a NEET young person after struggling with undiagnosed autism in a difficult housing situation. He attained well at GCSE but lost direction for post 16 studies/work. He also had no access to funds as he had no ID or a bank account. He had a…
Critchill School thrilled to have been externally assessed as Fully meeting the Gatsby Benchmarks The School Critchill School is a specialist all-through establishment which provides education for approximately 80 pupils from the age of 4 to 19. The school’s designation is for pupils with ‘Complex and severe learning needs.’ Pupils have a wide range of…
What has Matty our #Focus5 Partnership Coordinator been up to this month? My role at CSW as #Focus5 Partnership Coordinator involves liaising with youth community organisations, charity groups, housing associations and local authorities to publicise, increase awareness, and recruit participants onto the #Focus5 Project. Over the past month, I have been busy building relationships with the following…
