Helping young people build skills, confidence and a brighter future
The Youth Aspirants 12-week programme gives young people practical skills and real-world experiences to help them prepare for education, employment and life.
From discovering their strengths and building confidence to creating a professional CV, developing digital skills and meeting employers, each week helps participants take another step towards their future.
A 12-Week Journey
Discover Your Strengths
Confidence & Goal Setting
Discover your strengths and talents, build confidence, set personal and career goals, and begin developing a positive growth mindset.
Communicate with Confidence
Communication & Professional Behaviour
Develop verbal and non-verbal communication, active listening, teamwork and professional behaviour through practical activities and role play.
Get Job Ready
Preparing for Employment
Learn how to write a CV and cover letter, search and apply for jobs online, explore career pathways and create a professional LinkedIn profile.
Every participant leaves with a professional CV.
Interview Success
Presenting Your Best Self
Learn how to prepare for interviews, make a positive impression and respond to feedback, with opportunities to practise through mock interviews.
Manage Your Money
Money & Independent Living
Build confidence with budgeting, payslips, tax, National Insurance, saving, credit and debit, renting a home and managing a personal budget.
Build Your Digital Skills
Technology for the Workplace
Develop practical skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and online meetings while exploring AI tools, robotics and staying safe online.
Look After Yourself
Health, Wellbeing & Resilience
Explore stress management, healthy lifestyles, resilience, overcoming challenges and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Lead & Work Together
Leadership & Teamwork
Develop teamwork and leadership through practical group activities that encourage cooperation, participation and shared responsibility.
Make a Difference
Community Project
Work together to develop and deliver a small community project, building responsibility, civic pride, leadership and volunteering experience.
Meet Employers
Discover the World of Work
Connect with employers and discover opportunities across sectors including manufacturing, health and social care, construction, education, retail and logistics.
Plan Your Next Step
Career Coaching & Mentoring
Benefit from employer mentoring and individual career coaching before creating your own three-month action plan.
Celebrate Your Achievement
Graduation
Celebrate how far you've come. Participants complete the programme with recognition of their achievements, including a certificate of accomplishment and their professional CV.
Learning Through Experience
Practical, supportive and engaging
Young people learn best when they have opportunities to put their skills into practice. That's why the programme combines workshops with team activities, role play, mock interviews, community projects, employer involvement, mentoring and career coaching.
Participants don't just learn about the workplace — they have opportunities to practise the skills they'll need when they get there.
What Will Young People Take Away?
Ready to take the next step?
You don't have to know exactly where you're going. We're here to help you explore your options, build your confidence and find a path that's right for you.