Project Jumpstart to Success (funded by the GLA’s UKSPF) London Boroughs of Islington and Kensington & Chelsea only

The Jumpstart to Success project is a collaboration between the City of London Corporation’s Adult Skills and Education Service, a selection of London Local Authorities and 2 prospective additional partners. The project will mentor NEET young people aged between 16-24 years old within in the London Boroughs of Islington and Kensington & Chelsea.

The project will focus on individually tailored support, building confidence, motivating and personal development, ultimately helping young Londoners into employment, education or training. The project aims to access YP through housing, social /youth offending services, children’s services, and central London Job Centres.

This programme targets groups including those from ethnical backgrounds, NEET women and those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). YP will participate in activities which develop and strengthen their skills, such as coding sessions and hackathons to capitalise on the strengths of those with neurodiverse abilities.

Mentors will guide YP on developing pre-employment, interpersonal and life skills and knowledge to move into employment via ‘good jobs’, self-employment and education or training. The project will offer intensive support for YP affected by Covid-19 lockdowns, both mentally and educationally, including the most socially excluded. Mentors will support YP to access live vacancies, placements and apprenticeships in high growth sectors that interest YP including creative, green and digital through council jobs brokerage partners an apprenticeship provider.