We’re excited to announce that Inspired 2 Achieve, a subsidiary of Abri, has teamed up with 1625 Independent People to fund a new employment support role.
1625 Independent People work with 16-25 year olds in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath, and North East Somerset to prevent youth homelessness. They offer support around six key areas:
- Relationship building.
- Positive contribution.
- Education, employment and training.
- Financial contribution.
- Accommodation.
- Health and wellbeing.
i2a has funded a Team Leader for Education, Employment and Training Services.
“Not everyone is born with the same opportunity. But we believe it doesn’t matter where you’re from, it’s about where you’re going,” says Michelle Dawson, Director of Housing and Community Investment at Abri.
“We’re proud to fund this role, helping young people access the skills, training and support they need to achieve sustainable employment and independence. It supports everything we’re aiming to do as part of our £15m five-year Community Strategy investment – improve employment, health and wellbeing and empowering communities.”
Ellis Rodrigues will take on the role. She says: “At 1625 Independent People we provide housing and support to young people who are at risk of homelessness. As well as supporting young people who are at risk, we help young people overcome the barriers they face in accessing and sustaining education, employment and training.
“Within my new role I will be working with a small team of dedicated Coaches and Engagement Workers to support young people into education, employment and training. I will also be developing relationships with local employers who would like to support our young people by providing them with work experience, training, and even employment offers like apprenticeships!
“I am really excited to be working with Inspired to Achieve who also have experience of supporting their clients to reach their goals of independence and long-term employment. I think it will be a great partnership for us all.”
Dom Wood, Chief executive of 1625 Independent People, adds: “We’re delighted to have support from Inspired to achieve to fund this important role.
“We support young people to develop goals and a clear plan. Through our education, employment and training support, young people can develop core employability skills including confidence, wellbeing, timekeeping, teamwork, communication, self-belief, and motivation. Ellis’ role as Team Leader will work on developing all of these areas and insuring young people are in sustainable education and employment, which is a key element to achieving independence.”
