Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers

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What is the project about?

Shaping Futures is a two‑year community project. It supports young people and their families across Cornwall. Our aim is to raise aspirations and improve access to further education, employment, and training. We want to build a brighter future and work with home‑educated young people across Cornwall.

We are excited to be working with local employers and organisations. With their support we will run events and activities for communities.

These will include:

  • Career and skills workshops
  • Large events with employers and training providers
  • Pop‑up sessions in libraries, youth centres, and village halls
  • Support for groups who may need extra help. This includes SEND learners, Travellers, refugees and excluded learners.

The project supports young people and helps families and communities come together. It gives them space to grow and move toward a brighter future.

Why is it needed?

Cornwall is a beautiful and inspiring place. We understand that transport, seasonal work and limited careers awareness can make planning for the future hard. We are aware that more young people are choosing elective home education, and this trend is growing across Cornwall. Even with these challenges, Cornwall has great potential. By working with families and communities, we will help young people to grow and succeed.

Who is involved?

  • Local partners help deliver activities. These include community groups, post‑16 providers and voluntary organisations..
  • The Project Team is led by a project manager. They support everyone involved to make sure the project runs well.
  • Parents and carers share ideas and feedback. This helps shape the project.

Shaped by the Community

The project is community‑led and shaped by young people and their families. Activities are designed using their ideas and take place in friendly, local spaces. The project aims to build stronger links between families, employers, organisations, and the wider community.





What is the project about?

Shaping Futures is a two‑year community project. It supports young people and their families across Cornwall. Our aim is to raise aspirations and improve access to further education, employment, and training. We want to build a brighter future and work with home‑educated young people across Cornwall.

We are excited to be working with local employers and organisations. With their support we will run events and activities for communities.

These will include:

  • Career and skills workshops
  • Large events with employers and training providers
  • Pop‑up sessions in libraries, youth centres, and village halls
  • Support for groups who may need extra help. This includes SEND learners, Travellers, refugees and excluded learners.

The project supports young people and helps families and communities come together. It gives them space to grow and move toward a brighter future.

Why is it needed?

Cornwall is a beautiful and inspiring place. We understand that transport, seasonal work and limited careers awareness can make planning for the future hard. We are aware that more young people are choosing elective home education, and this trend is growing across Cornwall. Even with these challenges, Cornwall has great potential. By working with families and communities, we will help young people to grow and succeed.

Who is involved?

  • Local partners help deliver activities. These include community groups, post‑16 providers and voluntary organisations..
  • The Project Team is led by a project manager. They support everyone involved to make sure the project runs well.
  • Parents and carers share ideas and feedback. This helps shape the project.

Shaped by the Community

The project is community‑led and shaped by young people and their families. Activities are designed using their ideas and take place in friendly, local spaces. The project aims to build stronger links between families, employers, organisations, and the wider community.




  • Shaping Futures Workshops

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    Workshop Information

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families.

    Join Healthy Cornwall for fun cooking sessions with your family. Learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals together. Pick up simple tips for healthy eating, build cooking skills and enjoy trying new recipes.

    Education Business Partnership (EBP) –STEM activities and Careers Support.

    LEGO Robotics: Engineering and Coding
    Build and programme your own LEGO robot. Take part in exciting challenges while learning how robots work. Develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

    K'NEX Air Powered Cars – Science and Engineering
    Design and build an air powered car using K'NEX. Test your design and see how far it can travel. Learn about forces, motion and engineering through hands-on activities with EBP.

    Careers Pop-Up Workshops
    Talk to the EBP team about your next steps after post-16. Find out about apprenticeships, college courses, training and different career options. Ask questions and get advice for your future.

    Workshop Dates

    Please note: All workshops run from 10:00 to 11:00.

    The Hive, Bodmin

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

    Join Healthy Cornwall for practical cooking sessions where young people and their families can learn to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together.

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Friday 11

    Workshop dates for October:

    • Friday 02
    • Friday 09
    • Friday 23

    To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

    The Hive, Bodmin

    Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Friday 04 – LEGO Robotics
    • Friday 18 – K'NEX Air Powered Cars
    • Friday 25 – Careers Pop-Up Session

    Workshop dates for October:

    • Friday 16 – Project management skills

    To book EBP sessions please visit:Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

    Polgooth Village Hall

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Wednesday 09
    • Wednesday 16
    • Wednesday 25
    • Wednesday 30

    To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

    More Activities Coming Soon

    We are working with local employers and organisations to bring even more exciting opportunities to young people. Planned activities include a behind-the-scenes hotel visit, an opportunity to learn how waste and recycling are managed in Cornwall, and other employer experiences.

    For more information please contact Jo Ledger: yourfuture@cornwall.gov.uk or call: 01872 324609

    Workshop Information

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families.

    Join Healthy Cornwall for fun cooking sessions with your family. Learn how to prepare and cook healthy meals together. Pick up simple tips for healthy eating, build cooking skills and enjoy trying new recipes.

    Education Business Partnership (EBP) –STEM activities and Careers Support.

    LEGO Robotics: Engineering and Coding
    Build and programme your own LEGO robot. Take part in exciting challenges while learning how robots work. Develop coding, engineering and problem-solving skills through hands-on activities.

    K'NEX Air Powered Cars – Science and Engineering
    Design and build an air powered car using K'NEX. Test your design and see how far it can travel. Learn about forces, motion and engineering through hands-on activities with EBP.

    Careers Pop-Up Workshops
    Talk to the EBP team about your next steps after post-16. Find out about apprenticeships, college courses, training and different career options. Ask questions and get advice for your future.

    Workshop Dates

    Please note: All workshops run from 10:00 to 11:00.

    The Hive, Bodmin

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

    Join Healthy Cornwall for practical cooking sessions where young people and their families can learn to prepare and enjoy healthy meals together.

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Friday 11

    Workshop dates for October:

    • Friday 02
    • Friday 09
    • Friday 23

    To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

    The Hive, Bodmin

    Education Business Partnership - Careers and STEM

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Friday 04 – LEGO Robotics
    • Friday 18 – K'NEX Air Powered Cars
    • Friday 25 – Careers Pop-Up Session

    Workshop dates for October:

    • Friday 16 – Project management skills

    To book EBP sessions please visit:Shaping Futures Cornwall Careers | Let's Talk Cornwall

    Polgooth Village Hall

    Healthy Cornwall – Cook and Eat with Families

    Workshop dates for September:

    • Wednesday 09
    • Wednesday 16
    • Wednesday 25
    • Wednesday 30

    To book please contact: Healthy.Cornwall@cornwall.gov.uk

    More Activities Coming Soon

    We are working with local employers and organisations to bring even more exciting opportunities to young people. Planned activities include a behind-the-scenes hotel visit, an opportunity to learn how waste and recycling are managed in Cornwall, and other employer experiences.

    For more information please contact Jo Ledger: yourfuture@cornwall.gov.uk or call: 01872 324609

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