Unlocking Potential
Providing career-focused support to disadvantaged 14-19 year olds across Greater Merseyside.
Overview
Unlocking Potential is a project which followed on from our Triodos New Horizons project. It was one of the first to ‘follow-on’ outcomes contracts in the world.
Delivered by Career Connect, a charity providing career-focused guidance, advice and support across Greater Merseyside, the programme supported disadvantaged 14-19 year olds – with a focus on ex-offenders, those in or leaving care, and those with learning difficulties – coaching them with structured ‘Mental Toughness’ courses to help them get back into education or employment.
Career Connect also worked with local organisations to provide specialised vocational support for young people on the New Horizons project.
Outcomes
Unlocking Potential worked with over 4,000 young people across a three-year period. Collectively, participants achieved 3,900 qualification outcomes, including 350 Level 2 (GCSE) and 78 Level 3 (A-Level) qualifications
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4040
Starts to the programme
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1883
Improvements in school behaviour
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3929
Entries into education
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£4.3m
Outcomes achieved