Employment and Enterprise - YEP

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YEP is a project that has supported hundreds of young people with additional needs in Cornwall.

The project helps 16 to 24-year-olds who aren't working, in school, or training to access education and employment opportunities. It also supports those who might soon find themselves in this situation.

With a focus on those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), it has already helped more than 1,250 individuals since it began in January 2024.

Formerly overseen by CSW Group, the YEP Project is now managed by Cornwall Council which works alongside partners such as

YEP is a project that has supported hundreds of young people with additional needs in Cornwall.

The project helps 16 to 24-year-olds who aren't working, in school, or training to access education and employment opportunities. It also supports those who might soon find themselves in this situation.

With a focus on those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Social Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH), it has already helped more than 1,250 individuals since it began in January 2024.

Formerly overseen by CSW Group, the YEP Project is now managed by Cornwall Council which works alongside partners such as Real Ideas, Pentreath, Carefree, Argyle Community Trust and Pluss to help young people build confidence, resilience, and skills.

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 contact: yep@cornwall.gov.uk

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 Good Growth agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2026. 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)

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    Attending the PCC event at the Eden Project was a fantastic experience, brimming with opportunities to promote Yep! and network with both parents/carers and other providers. The Eden Project's stunning backdrop added a unique charm to the event and engaging with parents to discuss the Yep! project is an essential step in ensuring they are well-informed about the support available for their children.

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    Cat and Lauren

    YEP Success

    We're thrilled to share a heart-warming Yep! update.

    Please meet Lauren, Lauren is one of our YEP participants and has just completed a supported internship at Bodmin Hospital. She is being supported by the YEP team and Cat has been helping her with her next steps. Recently, we connected with Imagine Outdoors, a fantastic children's adventure group run by the amazing Matt Tolson (aka Pinky). They offer after-school clubs, holiday clubs, birthday party hosting, and sessions for home-schooled children and children in care. Matt’s ethos is all about letting children be wild, free, and true to themselves, grounded in strong community values.

    Matt welcomed Lauren to join some sessions with the club! She helped with an after-school session where she played Top Trumps with the kids, handed out prizes, and even had fun with a bubble machine. Lauren also pitched in at the BBQ, taking charge of the ketchup and mayo, and engaging with all the kids. We're now working on setting up a Level 1 childcare course for Lauren, and we're excited about her future in this field.

    We can support young people with their next steps, who are:

    • Age 16-24
    • Living in Cornwall or the IoS
    • Not in employment, education, or training
    • Struggling in education age 16+

    YEP Is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

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    After two individuals from YEP sought assistance from our case workers at EBP for employment prospects in the tech sector, our employment officer reached out to various tech companies in Cornwall and across the border in Devon. He received a positive response from potential employers, some of whom view neurodiversity as a gift rather than a disability, particularly when it comes to coding roles.

    These individuals are eager to venture into the coding realm and have already been actively honing their skills from their own homes. Ver Facil Ltd, a remote monitoring solutions company based in Bodmin, has generously offered both individuals a two-week work experience opportunity that includes coding tasks, with the potential for further career prospects.

    Additionally, the CEO of Intelligent AI, headquartered in Exeter with a Newquay office quickly reached out and the project expressing a keen interest in recruiting from a pool of enthusiastic young coders in the upcoming months.

    Tim Hunt.

    Youth Employment Officer - Cornwall EBP




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