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Using our unique position as an arts venue and homeless charity, The Y helps vulnerable young people gain skills, confidence and prepare for work. Y Events Lab offers technical and events training, with opportunities for creative collaboration and work experience in The Y Theatre.

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Categories

  • Arts/Culture/Heritage Arts/​Culture/​Heritage
  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

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

    Situation

    The Y provides supported accommodation to 102 young people aged 16- 25 who have experienced homelessness, family breakdowns or trauma. The majority of residents face barriers to formal learning and struggle to get their first step into work, particularly as unemployment for this age group has risen. The coronavirus restrictions have exacerbated the disadvantages of our young people, who are arriving in crisis with greater mental health and other support needs than we’ve ever seen.

    Solution

    Y Events Lab is designed to support disengaged young people to develop their creativity, technical abilities and cultural leadership skills in a safe and non-judgemental environment at The Y Theatre. It dovetails with Y Skills Matter providing a nurturing approach and a breadth of sessions to boost confidence, skills and work readiness. Key to success is enabling young people to guide the pace and depth of their learning, offering real work opportunities when they are ready.

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    Categories

  • Arts/Culture/Heritage Arts/​Culture/​Heritage
  • Education/Training/Employment Education/​Training/​Employment
  • Poverty Alleviation/Relief Poverty Alleviation/​Relief
  • Beneficiaries

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