"The Young Enterprise programme has really helped me picture what I want my future to look like 😊."
Student after their Learn 2 Earn day programme
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Transforming Futures in the South West
Bringing together educators, businesses and leaders to support every young person in the South West to thrive.
At a glance
- 7 regions, place-based delivery from Cornwall to Gloucestershire to Dorset
- Fully Funded, bespoke applied learning programmes for schools
- Teacher CPD and business networking events
- Building progression pathways and enabling businesses to learn from their future talent
Transforming Futures in the South West, funded by JPMorganChase, is a project dedicated to improving outcomes for young people facing barriers to their social mobility. Over three years, the project seeks to empower and equip young people with the skills, experience and networks to thrive. Discover fully funded applied learning programmes, partnership opportunities, and exclusive events and products.
You can:
- Get support from expert educators
- Attend a day programme at school
- Develop a company and market a product through Company Programme
- Create and pitch real-life business solutions
- Connect with YE-trained business volunteers
- Find opportunities and work experience
- Thrive in the South West!
Educators
- Join the Applied Learning Champions to share best practice and embed practical learning. (link to ALC flyer)
- Run fully funded careers education programmes in your school that could contribute to Gatsby Benchmark 6.
- Become a Centre of Excellence for financial education.
Businesses
- Share your expertise, experience and future skills needs through volunteering opportunities: judge student companies, host an event or join a day programme.
- Provide experiences of the workplace, apprenticeships and jobs.
- Get inspired by young peoples’ creative solutions to your future skills gap challenges through Innovation Studios, our youth voice programme.
The South West Opportunities Finder is here!
We’re building a directory of local organisations and opportunities that can support young people’s next steps. Young people in our alumni community in the South West have spoken, and we are providing bespoke opportunities to gain experience of the workplace through our incredible partners.
Businesses: Want to be a part of it? Click here to find out how.
Young people: See the live opportunities below!
"Young Enterprise has opened doors beyond the traditional classroom, allowing our students to grow in confidence and character through real applied learning; and we could not be prouder of the incredible journey they have taken."
Applied Learning Champions member and Company Programme lead
"I am still buzzing from yesterday’s course... helping the students realise their worth and guide and motivate them to find Work Experience is so rewarding."
Business volunteer
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