Youth Project

We work with young people who have disengaged from school. Our Youth Workers support young people in our purpose-built carpentry workshop in Harlow, helping them gain qualifications while re-engaging them with positive role models, community activities, and education. We provide a range of courses and activities for young people aged 14 to 18.

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Community Project

The Community Project allows young people to develop project management skills. Supported by mentors, the young people gain increased community connectivity and a positive sense of belonging, having their voices heard and working within a team.

Qualifications

Our Youth Project now offers young people aged 14-17 the opportunity to work towards the Gateway qualification Level 1 Award – Skills for Construction.  This is a 12 week course covering health & safety in construction and carpentry hand tools.

Supported by volunteer mentors, young people create, build and learn in our supportive and fun workshop. Through a portfolio of written and practical work young people will:

  • Gain new woodwork skills
  • Develop a sense of team work and self-worth
  • Give back to the community
  • Build skills based on interests and manual and physical activity

Following this, young people are signposted to activities in the wider community which helps to prevent anti-social behaviour, disengagement from education and society, and becoming involvement with gangs and violence.

We support young people to think more positively about their future opportunities and involvement in community activity.

Referrals

Referrals can be made at any time by anyone.  We accept referrals from agencies working with young people, including schools and alternative education provisions. Parents can also refer.

For referrals, please contact jason@rainbowservices.org.uk

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