Mentoring young people aged 15–25 into education, employment and training 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 [...]
Helps vulnerable young people from Wiltshire and Swindon aged 11-16 years old unlock their potential and lead positive lives in the future. Youth Adventure Programme is for Year 7 to Year 9. A bursary scheme is available available to every young person (up to end of Year 11) who finishes the main Youth Adventure [...]
The Harbour Project – Footsteps - Swindon Enabling Refugees to navigate their way in an unfamiliar society to access the UK job market and utilise their talents. This is through training, coaching, skills development, volunteering, mentoring and support in CV development and job application. Takes is a person-centric approach to understand their specific skills [...]
Learn to read courses, and run projects based on community interest. Recruiting young people and people from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities to be part of the management team and trustees. The fewer qualifications the better. For more information go to www.facebook.com/calnewordfest/. Contact - Ruth Hill - 07754096066
Aim to make life better for people with disabilities. Deliver CSCS courses as well as supporting people with a hearing loss into employment, training or volunteering through the Hear Me Out programme. Specialising in working with people who are disengaged and disenfranchised and are not suited to mainstream education providers. Will not turn anyone [...]
A free programme to support young people in getting an apprenticeship, a job or to go back into education. They could also get up to £100 for completing the programme. Website: www.wiltshire.ac.uk/about/get-ahead Contact: Wiltshire College Email: getahead@wiltshire.ac.uk or call 01225 756373 Go Train (Chippenham and Swindon) Email getAhead@go-train.co.uk or call 07732 680 328 New [...]
A youth club that provides sessions for young people throughout the week including a SEND club session. Time to talk (Teentalk) is funded by Young Melksham and provides 3 hours counselling and support for young people (11 – 19yrs) every Thursday at Melksham Library from 3.30pm until 6.30pm. Website: youngmelksham.org.uk/ Contact details: Tel: 01225 [...]
The Wiltshire Employment Support Team (WEST) assists people into finding and sustaining varying levels of paid employment with local employers. Support for those with special needs including ASD is via a referral process. Employment and Community Skills Community Connecting assist customers to find out more about their local community and how they can access [...]
Thera South West supports people with a learning disability. Support available: Finding the right place to live Learning new skills to help you be more independent Getting around your local community and taking part in activities Meeting new people and attending social events Getting a job Getting training or going to college. You can [...]
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 Contact details: Tel: 01793 729748 Email: admin@smashyouthproject.co.uk
