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Spear Brighton helps young people facing disadvantage into work or education. We equip them with confidence, motivation and the vital skills they need to succeed in long-term employment. With unemployment set to grow amidst the economic impact of COVID-19, they need our support now more than ever.

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Categories

  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)

    Situation

    The under 25s will be amongst the worst hit by the economic impact of coronavirus. At the end of last year there were over 760,000 young people not in education, employment or training and this is expected to rise sharply, with Brighton more affected than other cities. The young people we support already face serious barriers to get into work; whether educational failure, a criminal record or struggles with mental health. They face an uncertain future and will need us now more than ever.

    Solution

    We are currently working with over 80 disadvantaged 16-24 year olds in the Brighton & Hove area. Spear is a 1-year coaching programme which challenges their mindset, builds confidence and equips them with the practical skills they need. In the face of COVID we have launched our training course online, Spear Digital which we are delighted is proving a real success. Graduates are still managing to find employment during these times or entering further education. We also continue to support them all through our Spear Career coaching.

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    100%
    Categories

  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

    • Children (3-18) Children (3-18)
    • Young People (18-30) Young People (18-30)