The Connect Project is an early intervention project that offers young people aged 15-21 years, who have significant barriers to learning and engaging in the community, up to one year’s access to a flexible and person-centred learning/training programme, through one to one support and group work. The project works with young people who require More Choices More Chances, coordinating Activity Agreements in line with Opportunities for All.
Through the mix of one to one support and innovative sessions, young people will develop a range of skills – for example, confidence, self-efficacy, self-esteem, motivation, communication skills, social skills, independent living skills, money management and employability skills, as well as meeting personal targets. Young people will also have the opportunity to engage with the local college and other learning centres to develop their skills and gain recognised and relevant qualifications.
The project has dedicated and qualified staff to support young people, these include a Project Coordinator, 2 in Project Support Workers, 1 Outreach Worker, 1 Autism Support Worker and a Self-Directed Support Project Worker.
The project is open to young people Monday – Thursday 9.30- 3.30 and Friday 9.30-12.30. Attendance at the project is flexible to meet the young people’s needs. Young people who attend the project may be eligible for Educational Maintenance Allowance.
