Youth Ambition is a delivery strand offered by Cumbria Youth Alliance. For young people aged 16 -24 to help them overcome barriers to employment utilising a blend of targeted interventions, 1 – 1 appointments, group activities and tailored SMART action plans.
What is Youth Ambition?
Through robust data capture, evidence and evaluation, we continually assess the performance of interventions and activities to understand what works and develop our delivery model. The portfolio of products available is informed by the needs of young people here in Cumbria and by supporting, engaging, and working in partnership with other third sector organisations, businesses and training providers.
Co-produced tailored action plans for each individual, aim to;
Build confidence, self-esteem and motivation.
Support health and wellbeing.
Improve independent living skills.
More young people will move closer to the labour market.
Increased understanding of the local labour market and career pathways
Improve core employability skills/ quality of applications and understanding of employer expectations.
Gain sector specific certificates, skills and qualifications.
Gain educational qualifications
Improve positivity about the future.
Increase awareness and access to services.
Reduce inequalities.
Ensure accurate signposting to suitable organisations.
What Does Youth Ambition Offer
The Youth Ambition strand offers activities that include;
Employer led Career pathway Q&As
Employer encounters sessions and recruitment sessions.
Work tasters/ experience placements.
Supported job search sessions.
Group and 1 – 1 support to develop CV writing and application filling.