Functional Skills for NEET Young People – FREE Project – #CreateYourFuture

This programme assists young people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities to unlock their potential. Participants must be London based to take part.

This programme assists young people to gain Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. These qualifications are needed for most employment, educational and apprenticeship prospects.

Quick facts

Age range: 15-25 years.

Criteria: must not be in employment, education, and training. Must have a good level of English.

Time commitment: 5 hours per week for 24 weeks at times that suit the young person (approximately 6 months but flexible).

Equipment: The project is free for young people with some technology and resources provided.

What is it?

Participants are matched with a professional online tutor. All of our tutors are trained and DBS checked. Participants study maths and English and work towards Functional Skills exams (all coordinated by ODET). Students log on to our easy-to-use online platform. 10 hours of Career guidance and employability skills is offered to each student as part of the programme. This programme is also an alternative to custody model and can be part of sentence planning.

Get involved

If you would like to talk about this project with us, please contact education@odet.org.uk or phone 07842 311 701.

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