A 16 year old student from Penair school has been unsure of his future. He is looking for work and income, keen to fund a moped to help with his independence and open opportunities for work.

He has a college place in September; however his school were worried that he would drop off the radar over the summer after their support ended.

No chance of that with YEP! beside him!

The team decided to take it step by step and, after some coaching and confidence building sessions, he aced 2 interviews and has secured not 1 but 2 trial shifts in hospitality. YEP! will stay beside him throughout the summer and then his transition into college.

We are also looking into the possibility of a collaboration with The Cornwall Bicycle Project and White Gold to secure funding to get him some qualifications in Bicycle Mechanics, which could lead to work experience and future employment.

He is not entirely sure that college is the best option for him, so plan B is to investigate apprenticeship opportunities in mechanics.

Jane Cornelious

Yep! - Youth Engagement Officer - EBP

YEP! & D2T Employers Brunch at The Jamaica Inn!

Thanks to those who took the time to come along to our first of three

Diversity to Thrive and Yep! employers’ brunch! A special thanks to Katie Marriott and her team for a fantastic spread.

This was an opportunity for us to explain the importance of these two amazing projects and how local employers can be involved and the support young people with SEN around Cornwall. Included in our speakers was Glynn who is currently undertaking a Supported Internship through Cornwall College with two local employers.

Book your tickets for the other two events below.

D2T FibreHub, Pool - Fri, May 31st

D2T The Headland, Newquay - Wed, June 26th

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D2T Cornwall Opportunities

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