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Voyage Work experience programme
PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Voyage matches disadvantaged young people to paid work experience opportunities in a range of sectors to help them develop their skills, network and aspirations. These young people don't have the connections or know-how to find these places themselves while they hugely benefit from the experience. They are prepared for the placements through CV, interview and get-ready-for-work training. Placements are best suited for the summer months.

Beneficiaries

  • Children / Young People

    16 to 18 year olds from low socio-economic backgrounds.

  • Number of beneficiaries - 60

    Usually 60 young people per year.

Geographic reach

  • England: London
BENEFICIARIES REACHED ANNUALLY

1700

In 2022 we reached 1736 young people (766 boys, 970 girls)

SIZE OF PROJECT PER ANNUM

£10,000.00

TIMELINE

Jan 2024 Onwards

Project Outcome Targets

Through work experience young people develop their skills, network and aspirations.

Improved employability for young people with low confidence and aspirations.

Meaningful work for young people who might otherwise struggle to access opportunities.

Project Activities

  • Recruitment of young people through our existing programmes and recruitment partners (schools, PRUs)

  • Liaising with a range of organisations who could offer work experience placements

  • Arrange pay with work experience partner (minimum London Living Wage) or other funding

  • Create training programme with partners for CV, interview and get-ready-for-work workshops

  • Deliver training programme.

Resources Needed For The Project

Resource Description Quantity needed When needed How this donation supports the project (Enabling Actions or KPIs)
VOLUNTEERING Skilled professionals to mentor, train, and inspire young people during training sessions and work placements. Flexible. Guests are always welcome to improve sessions, but are not always essential. Concept, 10 mentors, 4 speakers. Flexible Guest speakers help to inspire and train young people. Mentors help to support them in work and education.
MONEY Financial support to cover training materials, staff time, and work placement logistics for young people. £10000 Flexible Enables the programme to train young people effectively and prepare them for their upcoming work placements.
Project Impact and Partners
IMPACT REPORTING

Quarterly

March 2021

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
UN SDG 10: Reduced Inequality
How we monitor the quality and results of our work

We use our Theory of Change to measure progress of young people going through all our programmes.

WHO IS ALREADY FUNDING THE PROJECT?

East End Community Foundation

Funding for our Youth Leadership Coordinator

John Thaw Foundation

Funds to connect young people to the green sector
OTHER PARTNERS

Synchronicity Earth

Work placement partner in the green sector

Ashden

Work placement partner in the green sector

Gallagher

Work experience partner in insurance

Museum of the Home

Work experience partner