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Case Study | London, Birmingham and Manchester | Youth work - Young people get equipped for brighter futures

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Two programmes see disadvantaged young people hone their skills through work experience in the care sector, helping them gain qualifications and grow in confidence
Young people are matched with mentors, learn about the care sector and take part in activities designed to boost employability
Young people are matched with mentors, learn about the care sector and take part in activities designed to boost employability

PROJECT

Our Future and Smart Futures

PURPOSE

To equip disadvantaged 16- to 19-year-olds with employability skills and the confidence to go on to further education or jobs in the care sector

FUNDING

Funded as part of a partnership between the EY Foundation and CareTech Foundation, who are investing a total of £200,000 to support young people

BACKGROUND

The CareTech Foundation is an independent, grant-making foundation, founded by community services company CareTech to support and champion the social care sector. The EY Foundation, founded by professional services firm EY, is a charity that works with young people, employers and social entrepreneurs to develop routes into employment, enterprise or education.

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