Future Forward
An innovative approach to targeting youth unemployment in West Yorkshire
In partnership with grassroots organisations, Education Development Trust leads the Future Forward programme as part of West Yorkshire UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). Through a blend of research and pilot programmes, the initiative aims to strengthen the support available to young people across the region.
By highlighting best practices and testing varying approaches, Future Forward is dedicated to improving opportunities for young people. Together, stakeholders are committed to creating a brighter future for youth in West Yorkshire.
Who does Future Forward support?
» Young people aged 16-24, who are considered NEET (Not in education, employment or training)
» Living in West Yorkshire
» Economically Inactive
» With the Right to live and work in the UK
» Be able to provide NI number
Aspire Horizons
EASA’s Aspire Horizons pilot offers interventions to help young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) raise their career aspirations and help them navigate their path to success.
Location: Bradford
EDT Work Experience
Work Experience, led by EDT, coordinates meaningful work experience placements for NEET young people aged 16 – 24 across West Yorkshire with a local employer and delivers tailored interventions to boost their confidence and skills.
Location: Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds, Wakefield
Building Healthy Futures
Building Healthy Futures, delivered by the Inspirational Training Institute(ITI), provides tailored employability support to participants as well as strategies to help improve physical health and wellbeing supporting young people to unlock their true potential.
Location: Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds
Uplift
The Uplift pilot, delivered by Positive ECHO, raises awareness of the impact of mental health on young people’s wellbeing and supports them on their career journey through a variety of advice and guidance workshops.
Location: Bradford
Money Buddies
Based in Leeds, Money Buddies will help young people to develop the understanding and skills they need to manage their personal finances, this will involve tailored interventions focussed on the management of household bills and exploration of additional support.
Location: Leeds face to face and virtual support available across West Yorkshire (Benefits application support only)
Fast Track to Success
Fast Track to Success, led by Blue Apple, takes a holistic approach to young people’s wellbeing and builds their confidence by offering a chance to complete an Entry Level 3 qualification in Personal and Social Development (PSD).
Location: Bradford, Leeds
Do you have any questions or are you interested in registering?
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