Step-Up South London is a specialised support programme that offers young people the opportunity to gain the necessary skills to progress into sustained employment, education, or training.
What does the Step-Up South London programme offer trainees?
- Short courses for trainees to gain awards and qualifications in various subjects, including Construction Skills (CSCS qualification), First Aid, Food Hygiene and Manual Handling.
- 1-2-1 tailored coaching and support from dedicated Employment Advisors, including help with interview skills, preparing for work, CV writing, workplace etiquette, and confidence-building.
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Structured short courses ran by qualified private tutors to assist trainees in gaining awards and qualifications in various subjects, including Literacy, Numeracy, and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages).
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Peer mentoring with positive role models to help inspire and encourage trainees.
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Motivational and confidence-building activities.
Eligibility to participate in Step-Up South London
Participants must be:
- Aged 16-24
- Not in employment, education, or training
- Living in the South London boroughs: Kingston, Richmond, Merton, Sutton and Croydon
They will also be either:
- Currently in Care or Young Care Leavers
- Facing homelessness, or at risk of homelessness
Or fall within two or more of the criteria below:
- Lone Parent
- Problem Debt over £1000
- Young Carers
- Substance Misuse
- Criminal Activity
Get in touch with the team today
If you, or someone you know, would benefit from being a part of Step-Up South London, please get in touch with our team:
Bright Agyemang-Baah, Employment Advisor, at bright.agyemang-baah@groundwork.org.uk
or
Venisha Fraser, Outreach & Employer Liaison Officer, at venish.fraser@groundwork.org.uk
For all other enquires please contact Programme Manager Debbie Andrews, GLA NEETS Team Leader – South London & Lambeth, at debbie.andrews@groundwork.org.uk