Apprenticeships

Research by the Health Foundation suggests many employers are hesitant about hiring young people, citing a lack of experience and skills as key obstacles. In addition to these obstacles, care-experienced applicants are also likely to be negatively affected by stigma.

Offering care-experienced youth apprenticeships in creative careers can significantly improve their professional journeys. By providing tailored support, mentorship, and hands-on experience, we can help them develop essential skills and confidence needed to succeed in various creative fields opening doors to opportunities that might otherwise be inaccessible.

Investing in their professional development not only benefits the individuals but also enriches the creative industries with diverse perspectives and talents.

By championing their potential, we pave the way for a more inclusive and vibrant creative landscape.

Additional resources- The Care Leavers Covenant

Just 14% of care leavers under the age of 19 progress onto higher education, compared to 47% of all other children, and 2% become apprentices

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A 2012 survey found that young people are significantly less likely to become NEET if they experience four or more positive contacts with employers before they leave school

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Training Opportunities

Only 19% of children in care passed Maths GCSE in 2022/23, compared with 65% of all pupils

Barriers are not primarily motivational, but rather linked to capability, opportunity and support, factors outside of young people’s control requiring systemic solutions.

Evidence has shown that care-experienced young people typically lack knowledge about the available options / courses and their application process, and often have low self-confidence in relation to Education and Training

One of the significant challenges facing care leavers is their access to education and training, which is crucial for achieving better outcomes.

Although we do not provide training directly, we recognize its importance and collaborate with external training providers to facilitate upskilling opportunities.

We refer to both online and in-person courses, ensuring they have the resources they need, including funding for transportation and course fees.

Our referral program is designed to enhance the success of participants by tying their apprenticeships to the completion of specific training modules. Ensuring that individuals not only engage deeply with their learning but also are motivated to complete their tailored training pathways which align with their career goals, ultimately leading to a higher completion rate.

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Foster Care Organisations

In 2023, roughly 13,000 young people left care on their 18th birthday. In comparison, the average age of a young person leaving their family home is 24 years old

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Care-experienced young people, and those with lived experience, have described the transition to young adulthood as a milestone akin to falling off a cliff edge

We can't do this without you

We don't want to preach to the choir, but in a world where many young people are often overlooked, we seek your partnership to advocate for those in need.

It is essential to break down societal barriers and challenge the stigmas that burden care-experienced youth, who frequently lack the supportive families that every child deserves.

As a key stakeholder, your involvement significantly impacts the lives of these individuals. By taking a stand alongside us, you contribute to the development of vital structures that nurture and empower these young people.

Your referrals are not just numbers; they are lifelines that can connect care-experienced youth to the resources and support they desperately need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference and ensure that every young person is seen, heard, and valued in our society.

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We know that being care experienced is not a set back but an opportunity and invitation to flourish

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