Opportunities and programmes to support young people aged 18+ into employment, education or training.
North Wiltshire
Chippenham and Swindon
SMASH Youth Project
Supports vulnerable young people through mentoring and support. Volunteer mentors are matched with young people who want to change their lives and need help to reach their full potential.
Website: smashyouthproject.co.uk
Tel: 01793 729748
Email: admin@smashyouthproject.co.uk
Lacock
Wiltshire Scrapstore
Logo for Wiltshire Scrapstore
One to one support for Year10 young people and up to the age of 25 (if they have LDD) – includes a work placement at the scrapstore to build confidence and social skills.
Website: https://www.wiltshirescrapstore.org.uk/
Email: scrapstoreyoungpeople@yahoo.com
Address: Unit 5, Griffin Farm, Bowden Hill, Lacock SN15 2PP
Swindon
Inner Flame
Manage Anxiety Your Way (p/t online course). In a safe and supportive environment; learners will discover ways to manage their own anxiety and create a toolkit that they can take forward in life. Sessions are relaxed and informal.
ACHIEVE – Develops personal employability skills. Includes time management, body language, developing healthy routines and leading a more active life.
TEAM Gain skills for employment, develop communication skills and increase confidence. Includes a Community Project, Work Placement, Residential Activity Stay, Teamwork Sessions and an Employability Week.
Website: Inner Flame
Tel: 07531 473 482 / 0333 456 9707
E-mail: info@innerflame.org.uk
BEST - Be a better you
Offer bespoke 121 mentoring for 11-25 year olds, taking a person-centred approach with each mentee.
Website: BEST (bestrust.co.uk)
Tel: 01793 200124
Get Ahead with New College, Swindon
Get Ahead is a flexible and individual programme funded by the European Social Fund. It consists of a number of different short course options tailored to meet the individual situations or needs of learners. Learners will attend on average from 4-10 weeks, attending either 10-30 hours per week, depending on their programme aims and desired outcome.
Email: getahead@newcollege.ac.uk
Green Labyrinth
Green Labyrinth deliver a variety of both accredited and non-accredited courses including ILM and AAT. Including work-based apprenticeships, study programmes and traineeships. Specialising in skills and vocational training programmes for young adults across Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, and the surrounding areas.
Website: greenlabyrinth.co.uk/
Tel: 01793 843128
Email: info@greenlabyrinth.uk
Starting Point - Mentoring
A mentor will be matched to work alongside a young person to support them to attain, sustain and thrive within education, employment and training. The match is tailored to each young person, so they are supported by a trusted adult who is:
• Within a profession the young person aspires to get into.
• Has shared interests and hobbies.
• Has lived experience similar to the young person.
Website: startingpoint.org.uk
Tel: 01793 200669
Email: startingpoint@themustardtree.org
East Wiltshire
Marlborough
Greatwood - Post 16 educational programmes
Get Going: A nationally recognised accredited qualification in basic horse care (5 credits) that enables learners to progress further in the equine industry or put them onto the path to further learning and will develop key workplace skills such as motivation and confidence.
Initial Bit: Provides learners with an insight into the tack used in racing and how it is cared for. The programme includes classroom activities alongside lots of practical work with the ex- racehorses at Greatwood. The qualification is valued at 6 credits that are nationally recognised.
Website: Educational Programmes with Greatwood Charity
Tel:01672 514535
Email: info@greatwoodcharity.org
Address: Rainscombe Hill Farm, Clench Common, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4DT
South Wiltshire
Mere and surrounding area
Seeds4success - SKILD
Weekly sessions for young people who want to develop and improve their experience and/or qualifications to enable them to go on to access further education, employment, training or apprenticeships. Includes skills and experience development (outdoor sessions), Functional Skills Level 1 or 2 English and maths courses and work experience opportunities.
Seeds4Success is a youth work charity based in Mere, which provides opportunities for personal and social development for young people living in South West Wiltshire. Young people can access programmes that develop practical skills, enhance education, improve employability, provide recreational activities, conserve the natural environment and strengthen the local community.
There is a wide range of positive leisure time opportunities for young people throughout the week as well as targeted, 1 to 1 support to individuals who are at risk of becoming or who already are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET). Through engagement in the projects young people develop social and practical skills, form positive friendships and relationships with trusted adults and their peers, gain confidence, self-esteem and achieve qualifications and awards.
As a rural charity they understand the challenges of transport and provide a minibus or support with travel to the majority of the projects, when requested in advance.
An incentive on the programme – Leisure Credits – young people earn ‘credits’ based on their conduct during the day, which includes how hard they work, their involvement in teamwork and how they help others. Credits can be redeemed by young people in different ways. Some may choose to spend their credits on confidence building and social reward activities throughout the year, such as visits to the cinema, waterparks, go-karting, theme parks and team building adventure activity residential opportunities. Others may save their credits to help with the cost of other things, such as driving lessons or a CBT (motorbike test).
Website: www.seeds4success.org.uk
Tel: 07585 723824
Email: info@seeds4success.org.uk
Salisbury
Bike hub - Rise:61
A six-week course in bike maintenance where young people can develop skills and confidence.
You can find them at St. Michael’s Community Centre (SP2 9LE) next to the Trussell Trust Charity Shop.
Website: www.rise61.org/what-we-do/bike-hub/
Tel: 07730 874 543
Email: robin@rise61.org
West Wiltshire
Devizes
Richmond Fellowship
Richmond Fellowship is a national specialist in integrated mental health care and provider of mental health services.
The Wiltshire Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Employment Service delivery by Richmond Fellowship is specifically for people using Secondary Care Mental Health or Social Care services In Wiltshire who want to find paid employment.
Website: www.richmondfellowship.org.uk/services/bath-north-east-somerset-swindon-and-wiltshire-ips-employment-service-avon-wilts/
Tel: 01380 737673
Email: wiltshireips@richmondfellowship.org.uk
Youth Action Wiltshire - Young Carers' Support
Wiltshire Young Carers’ supports young people aged 5-18 years old who have a significant caring role. A wide-ranging programme of exciting respite activities and breaks for young carers, including adventure, arts and sports activities, advocacy, mentoring, coaching, ensuring young people are safe in their caring role and support to overcome individual challenges.
Website: www.communityfirst.org.uk/yaw/young-carers/
Tel: 01380 720671
Trowbridge
Amber Foundation
The Amber Foundation is an independent charity that offers a fresh start to young people in crisis. Residential support is provided for homeless and unemployed 16-30 year olds who want to turn their lives around.
Amber will:
• Teach you the skills to live independently so that you can move on into your own secure accommodation
• Motivate and support you back into work, training or employment
• Build your confidence, self-esteem and self-worth
Self-referrals and referrals from professionals of family members across the U.K are welcomed.
Website: amberweb.org
Tel: 01225 759900 or 0800 652 1091
Build a bike - Julian House
By taking part in training and work placements appropriate to their current situation, people can build confidence, learn practical and people skills, and ultimately become ready for employment.
Website: Build-a-bike | Julian House Bike Workshop | Trowbridge | Employment
Tel:07534092557
Email: trowbridgeemployment@julianhouse.org.uk
Other programmes – not in Wiltshire but nearby
Bath
Bath Rugby Foundation
Various projects to support young people using sport. Includes Get active into work, a 12-week programme for people aged 16 and over who are not in employment, training or education and HITZ which uses rugby to engage young people who are NEET to give them the skills and qualifications they need to get back on their feet.
Alternative learning Hub
Post-16 -full and half year (full time) Level 1 & 2 employability and personal development courses (inc. Maths and English options). The majority of the day is made up of enrichment sessions including PSHE, Emotional and social skills, sport, work visits and life skills.
Website: Bath Rugby Community Foundation (bathrugbyfoundation.com)
Tel: 01225 904116
Email: edmund.anderson@bathrugbyfoundation.com
Online / distance learning
Get into with Prince's Trust
Website: Start a Career in Health & Social Care | South West (princes-trust.org.uk)
Inner Flame - Manage Anxiety: Your Way
The Manage Anxiety: Your Way course can be delivered online and will give you the tools and help to try out a range of techniques to help manage symptoms.
Tempus Training - CSCS card course
For anyone aged over 16 and not in work or education, they can help you to get the CSCS card you need to get on site. Working with national construction recruitment agencies and employers to guarantee job interviews and give access to well paid, sustainable employment opportunities.
Delivered online with live daily meetings with a tutor.
Website: www.freecscscourse.co.uk
Tel: 0330 320 1465
Email: info@tempustraining.co.uk