Education Business Partnership - YEP!

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The Yep! programme is for young people aged 16 to 24 years living in Cornwall who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or are at risk of NEET. This includes those who may have special educational needs or are in other vulnerable groups.

We are one of eleven project partners. We are working together to help young people improve their confidence and resilience in relation to their readiness for work.

Yep! is a staged programme. It starts with an assessment of the young person’s individual circumstances and needs. The offer is based on their readiness for the labour

The Yep! programme is for young people aged 16 to 24 years living in Cornwall who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), or are at risk of NEET. This includes those who may have special educational needs or are in other vulnerable groups.

We are one of eleven project partners. We are working together to help young people improve their confidence and resilience in relation to their readiness for work.

Yep! is a staged programme. It starts with an assessment of the young person’s individual circumstances and needs. The offer is based on their readiness for the labour market - the greater the need /distance, the more intensive the support.

If you are interested in learning more, or would like to refer yourself or a young person that you think would benefit from Yep! please visit the website. Yep!

The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Cornwall Council has been chosen by the UK Government as a Lead Authority for the fund. We are responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is part of the UK Government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place, and increase life chances across the UK by investing in:

  • communities and place
  • supporting local business, and
  • people and skills

For more information, visit the UK Shared Prosperity Fund: prospectus - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  • Yep! - Trial Shifts

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    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




  • Employers Brunch

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    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

    Learn more


    D2T Cornwall Opportunities

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