1. Centrepoint Update – Traineeships & YEI
Presentation to AELP Foundation SIG
Coventry, 19th May 2017

2. Accommodation & support for 1,200 young people each night;
About Centrepoint
Ambition to end youth homelessness with a focus on ‘a job and a home’ for all of its customers;
Accommodation & support for 1,200 young people each night;
Key locations include London, Manchester, Bradford, Barnsley & Sunderland.

3. Skills & Employability at Centrepoint
Director of People Skills & Employability
Head of Human Resources
Head of Skills & Employability
Head of Skills Development
Head of Apprenticeships & Traineeships
Head of Centrepoint Sport

4. Centrepoint Works
Creation of formal training arm to provide additional options for residents and generate revenue for reinvestment into the charity;
Based on acquisition of Astral Training in October 2015;
Successful application to RoTO and RoATP;
Addition of Housing programmes to core portfolio in 2017.

5. Centrepoint Works Traineeships – The Highlights…….
More opportunity for CP residents to engage;
Good progression and development for staff;
Ability to convert strong corporate support into work placements – little risk for employers;
Strong success rates from those retained.

6. Sticking with It ………….. Learner S
Relationship breakdown, loss of flat, extreme anxiety
Supported and motivated other learners – self-appointed Team Leader
“When can I do some Maths and English”?
Placement interview stage – increased withdrawal
“I will do this”

7. Centrepoint Works Traineeships – The Lowlights…….
Rigidity and length of programme mean some YP remain disengaged;
If work placement unsuitable YP can be lost – and unable to have another go;
Some employers still sceptical – programme needs to be ‘sold’.

8. Not this time……….. Learner J
Overcrowding, asked to leave
Keen to engage, good education levels
Group sessions – withdrawn
Re-engaged through adaptation of sessions
Positively animated
Wider CP team and employer involvement
Disengaged

9. Youth Employment Initiative – Same Goal, Different Method
Centrepoint is involved in a 28-strong partnership delivering YEI in the Tees Valley;
Its programme is delivered to non-residents and works with a range of referral sources;
The more informal, user-led approach is yielding some really positive results…

10. YEI ……….Learner K 18 year old female, care leaver
Evicted from supported accommodation – substance and alcohol misuse
Self-treating anxiety and depression
Adapted working patterns to accommodate
Confidence building tools, coping strategies
Apprenticeship offered and commenced
Sustaining tenancy

11. YEI………..Learner J
J – 28 year old male, long term mental health, suicide attempts
Extreme behaviours
U-turn on initial plan
Significantly adapted sessions
Communication improved
Interested and hopeful

12. Summary
Localised, individualised learning – resulting in increased engagement, retention and achievement
USP – differentiation at the forefront of everything we do
Any questions?
Thanks for listening!
Claire Hancock
Training Manager