Talent Match - CYP Forum
Transcript of Talent Match - CYP Forum
Children and Young People’s Forum Wednesday 6 February
LEICESTER AND LEICESTERSHIRE
Partnership Development funding bid submitted
August 16th
Partnership Developmentfunding bid approved
August 29th
Update meeting with key partners
September 6th
Briefing for Leicester City YP
wishing to participate
September 12th
Young People’s event – LeicesterSeptember 18th
Call for Expressions of Interest from organisations
September 17thYoung People’s Interview PanelOctober 16th
Draft Talent Match prospectus
Consult on TM
prospectus
Submit TM prospectusNovember
5th
Call for nominations from Young People
YP’s event – Coalville
September 20th
Briefing for Coalville YPSeptember 13th
YP’s training – interview skillsOctober 8th
Bid consultation session with key partnersTBC
Young People’s Shortlisting dayOctober 12th
“Youth led projects can be more accessible to young
people and help break down barriers.”
“Every job I applied for they wanted someone with more
experience than me.”
Building
confidence and
motivation
creatively
Dedicated support by Youth Employment Advisors working with Job Centres
Work experience
with guaranteed
interview linked to
employment or an
apprenticeship
Training and Support for
Peer Mentors
Enterprise skills and
Business Start ups
Youth-led community projects and positive engagement activities for other young people
Youth Leadership
The Prince’s Trust• Whitwick Community Enterprises• Worth It Projects• Seed Creativity Ltd• Leicester City Council• Business Builder Ltd• Connexions Leicester Trading Ltd• Somali Development Services• Menphys Ltd• Pedestrian Ltd• Leicester Community Music Project• The Prince’s Trust• Highfields Community Association• Ur Choice Young People’s Project• Sharp Trading Ltd
Lessons so far… Language – use of jargon,
overcomplicated words Time required – commitment may
not be known exactly but ensure good communication
Valuing contributions – benefits and saying ‘Thank You’.
Challenging perceptions
Questions?