More about Apex Projects
Kick Start Service
Kick Start provides an effective alternative education programme for young people in their final school year who have disengaged with mainstream education as a result of offending, exclusion, behaviour or social circumstances. The key objectives are to provide a structured programme of activities and workshops that will increase the employability, skills and knowledge of young people in Glasgow who are not attending or are excluded from mainstream education.
Specific objectives
To increase the employability of young people who attend:- To provide a comfortable, transitional environment acceptable to the local authority education department where the young people can make informed choices about their future.
- To increase the self-confidence and self-esteem such that young people are able to play a full role in mainstream society and gain employment.
- To promote equality of opportunity in access to employment and training opportunities for young people who are involved in the Youth Justice System or engaged with Youth Justice Services.
The programme can run for up to 24 week’s and service delivery will incorporate both group work and 1:1 support. The timetable is client led and flexible to suit individual development needs. The modules covered within the programme include core skills, life skills, citizenship, basic skills, employability skills and leisure activities.
Service Outcomes
- Participants moving into a positive outcome such as employment, further education or training.
- Reduction in re-offending amongst client group.
- Positive change in behaviour and attitudes associated with offending. Improvement in social circumstances and links with the community.
Forth Valley Employment Unit
Apex Scotland Forth Valley Employment Unit provides employability and self development opportunities for those young people experiencing difficulty or not engaging with mainstream education. The service involves action planning, goal setting, employability skills and where appropriate work experience. We also link with FE colleges as appropriate.
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