Young People's Services

Shaw Trust Young Person

Our specialist service helps young people aged 14 to 25 prepare for the world of work. It is particularly suited to young people whose needs aren't fully met by the usual academic curriculum, or who would benefit from a taste of working life.

We tailor a package of personal development, work preparation skills and practical, local work experience, to suit each person's needs and work aspirations.

Young people taking part benefit from:

Practical work experience to support future job applications
Developing skills and understanding of their chosen occupation
A greater understanding of the working environment
An appreciation of how learning and personal development can help them reach their goals

The programme complements the government's work related learning agenda for 14 to 19 year olds, bringing together young people and employers.

If you:

Work with disaffected young people
Need a facilitator for work based learning
Work with young people with a disability or health issue
Promote social inclusion
Have an interest in alternative curriculum or alternatives to exclusion

We'd like to introduce you to our Young People's Service. Contact sarah.muckle@shaw-trust.org.uk

Read testimonials from schools/other partners here

Read sample outcomes here

Shaw Trust Research Project Targets Brighter Future For Young People

Prompted by concern about the future prospects of young people with learning disabilities who fall through the support network Shaw Trust has commissioned a major piece of research into this group of young people.

The 'Young People with Learning Disabilities - What Works?' project, which was unveiled to MPs and the media at the House of Commons in May 2007, aims to help thousands of young people struggling to kick start their working lives. The current employment rate of this group is just 10% compared to 80% in the rest of the population; the research looks at how we might change this serious situation.

This research, funded through the Big Lottery Fund, and conducted by the Welsh centre for Learning Disabilities at Cardiff University, examines the barriers to education and employment faced by young people with learning disabilities, the success of the current range of programmes available and ways of closing employment rate gaps for this group of young people.

Please click here to view the completed research report and blueprint Good Practice Guide for parents and education authorities.

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