We partnered with Youth Leads UK to support care-experienced young people, aged 12 to 25, across the North West to access skills development and social action opportunities.
The “Youth Leads Cares” programme aimed to help young people, focused yet not limited to the BAME community, in the care system with positive activities, skills workshops and employer-led mentoring.
Participants accessed a three-month leadership programme to learn about communication, build confidence and boost their career prospects, with practical examples for future job interviews.
This work took place primarily in Greater Manchester, launching first in Salford, Bolton and Bury. In 2024, the programme launched in Manchester, Trafford and Rochdale. Over three years, the programme has supported 103 care experienced young people, contributing to:
- 98% of participants progressing in at least one outcome area,
- 85% feeling more confident going into interviews,
- 92%+ feeling better equipped to apply their skills to jobs and education,
- 10 facilitators receiving training to strengthen programme delivery.
Participants will also contributed to the youth-led publication Xplode Magazine and design and deliver three social action projects based on issues that matter to them to give them experience in leading large projects.
We are so proud to invest in creating new opportunities for young people to build confidence, develop new skills and shape their futures.
