NEET Enrichment Programmes
Objectives
- To provide a programme for young people in the NEET category to help them build the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to better equip them to get a job and secure their economic well being.
- To support organisations such as Connexions or Youth Clubs to provide the programme in a flexible and bespoke way to fit with the relevant environment.
Engagement & Recruitment
We know that getting young people to participate in these type of programmes can be the hardest part of the challenge. We can support the organisation by doing that on your behalf via:
- Do research into what messages are going to be successful / what’s going to resonate with young people
- Marketing campaign via email/ text message to support any hard copy advertising done
- To provide incentives for the young people to join, making the programme Aspirational and fun.
Programme Structure
The structure and content of the programme can be tailored to meet the requirements of your organisation but to illustrate it the core programme is:
- 1 day per session
- Over a 3 week period ( to allow consolidation time)
- With a 3 month follow up period
- 10-15 delegates
Positive Attitudes
Are foundational / coaching based approach that suggests options, empowerment and belief in having a choice?
- • Purpose in life
- • Self belief -Self esteem –self confidence
- • Self awareness - Realistic expectations
- • Self reliance vs entitlement
- • Resilience
Approaches:
Thinking and Problem Solving
- • Conflict management
- • Creative thinking
- • Balanced decision making
- • Assertive
Approaches:
- Creative thinking exercises
- Roles plays / forum theatre
- Video
Self Management
- • Time management and punctuality
- • Self presentation and image
- • Resilience & determination
- • Brand me ... what’s unique about you
Approaches:
- Branding exercise... brand me
- Entrepreneurs case studies
- Video feedback/ voice coaching
Understanding the World of Business
- • Types of industry & business
- • Employment vs self employment entrepreneurialism
- • Types of functions (HR / Finance / Sales)
- • Broadening horizons and raising awareness options
- • Business culture, behaviours and expectations, etiquette
- • Employability/ professionalism
Approaches:
- E.g. how did the can of coke get onto the shop shelf?
- Day in the life / video of people in different functions
- Employability video
- Recruiting exercise
- Mock interviews / video feedback
Teamwork and Communication
- • First impressions- Eye contact
- • Challenges of good communication
- • Listening
- • Talking
- • Persuading
- • Working in a team
Approaches:
- Video feedback
- Theatre based training - Fake it to make it
- Role play forum theatre
- Teamwork exercises – tower-build
Post Programme Follow Up and Embedding
- • Evaluation
- • Small group coaching
- • Online/ phone coaching
- • Coaching councillors / advisors
- • Work experience follow up
Learning Resources Reference
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"Learning to Fail" by Fran Abrams; a really informative read on the challenges for NEET young people
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An Inspirational Video - “We love this video.. captures a key part of our philosophy about the importance of attitudinal approach and resilience" - Eureka Schools
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Employability advices from employers in Marketing, Catering, Agency and IT. Please click HERE for more information.
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What personal qualities are employers looking for? Please click HERE for a series of short interviews discussing the important personal qualities that employers look for when interviewing.
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How important a CV or Covering Letter to employers in Marketing, Catering and IT? What makes a CV stand out for employers? Please click HERE for a series of interviews discussing how important CVs and covering letters are.
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http://www.educopark.com/ - Visit this website for Important Lessons of Your Life
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For more information about the NEET Enrichment Programme, please call 01707 850 668 or email dcranny@eurekaschools.co.uk
