Hundreds of local young people who are at risk of missing out on education and job opportunities have received support from the Engage project in Pembrokeshire over the last 12 months.
A total of 795 young people between the ages of 14 and 19 have received help, advice and training from a dedicated team of staff.
Between them they have achieved 415 accreditations in areas such as catering, hospitality, engineering, construction, CV preparation and health and safety.
“The Engage project believes that every young person has something to offer and aims to ensure that they succeed in life,” said Gordon Wragg, Engage Project Co-ordinator.
“We offer an amazing range of support to young people and have achieved fantastic results.”
The project provides personal development and confidence training with activities such as canoeing, outward bound, and rock climbing.
It also provides a wide variety of work experience and vocational training opportunities, and has developed some excellent courses to help young people.
The project is part funded by the European Social Fund through the European Union’s 2007-2013 Convergence Programme. The project is collaboration between Ceredigion, Carmarthenshire, Neath Port Talbot and Swansea County Councils and Local colleges across the five authorities.
Gareth Mills, Head of Learning Partnerships for Pembrokeshire County Council, said: “This is an extremely important project targeted at those young people who are in greatest danger of not making a smooth transition into training and work.
“The success of the Engage project in Pembrokeshire is testament to the hard work of the team.
“We hope to see this type of work continue to grow and have a major impact on the lives of young people in the future.”
For further details on the Engage project, contact Gordon Wragg, Engage project coordinator, on 01437 776117 or email [email protected]
