STARS have been able to bring their NEET 2 EET (NEET stands for Not in Employment,
Education or Training) programme to the Educ8 group in New Parks, Leicester. The NEET 2 EET programme aims to equip young, vulnerable participants with skills, and self-esteem to pursue a career. A grant from The John Salmon Fund was used to provide mentor support to the group of learners; working with them on timekeeping, presentation, confidence and time management. Young people were also supported with writing a CV and interview techniques, and are encouraged to go on training courses such as First Aid training and options to earn a BTEC.
Many young people whom STARS and Educ8 support have a learning disability, so
mentorship is really valuable. By the end of the programme, learners had found the programme to be positive, commenting on improved self-esteem and mental health as they progressed, and several went onto a course or into employment.
