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Bridging the gap to employment

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Charity Peer Power Youth runs a programme to support young people who have experienced trauma to be ready for work.
Participants develop their soft skills such as communication and public speaking
Participants develop their soft skills such as communication and public speaking

Peer Power Youth's Peer to Professional programme equips young people who have experienced trauma to confidently enter the professional world, bridging the gap for those who have limited opportunities.

The programme focuses on personal development and leadership to support young people to go from being a peer to a professional. It supports young people toward “achieving their dreams and living their best lives”.

The national charity supporting young people aged 13-25, who have dealt with traumatic childhood experiences including abuse, exclusion or violence impacting their communities. Some have experience in youth justice and care services.

Around 12% of the young people that first join the Peer to Professional Programme are in education, employment, or training (Neet), but after six months of working with them this has risen to 92%.

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