Group
Years 10-12
Power2 Advance
The programme helps young people to gain vital work-related skills, an understanding of workplace culture and enhance their interpersonal skills so that they can succeed in future opportunities.
About Power2 Advance
Power2 Advance is a 16-week programme for young people aged 14-17 at risk of becoming not in education, employment or training (NEET).
Students undergo 14 hours of work experience in a local nursery or primary school, becoming a mentor and role model to a younger child and supporting their learning and development. They also take part in reflective group learning sessions which help young people to gain vital work-related skills, an understanding of workplace culture and enhance their interpersonal skills so that they can succeed in future opportunities.
Successful completion of the programme means young people achieve a nationally recognised NCFE Level 1 qualification in Interpersonal Skills.
Programme topics include
Positive communication in the workplace
Goal setting and preparation
How to focus at work
Basic money skills for employment
How to write a strong application
Interview tips and techniques
Who we work with
We’re here for young people when life gets tough – empowering them to move forward in their lives. They may need our support for a variety of reasons:
- Poor wellbeing
- Low self-esteem
- High absence levels
- Disengaged from school and learning
- At risk of exclusion
- Involved in risky behaviour
Results that speak volumes
Of the children and young people supported by the programme:
improved their wellbeing
improved their confidence
improved their communication skills
Endorsements
The Power2 team is the primary reason we want to continue and grow this. They get us and haven’t given up.
Support young futures
Would you like Power2 Advance in your school or locality? We’d love to hear from you!
Our other programmes
Group
Years 7-12
Teens and Toddlers
Young people spend 16 weeks mentoring a toddler in a local nursery. This experience develops their self-esteem, interpersonal skills and overall happiness.
Group
Years 7-12
Power2 Energise
A group mentoring programme that sees young people use sport and movement to support the wellbeing of both them and their mentees in a primary school setting.
Group
Year 6s, Year 8s
Power2 Progress
Young people become role models and mentor primary school students through their transition to secondary school.