Compass 16-19’s
From November 2009, LCET is developing a new project in association with Campus Luton that we hope will benefit young people aged between 16 and 19 who are not in education, employment or training.
Our aim is to help young people thing about some of the social and emotional challenges that may impact their potential to move towards, or achieve, their goals. We'll be concentrating on 3 key areas:
Delayed gratification
The fundamental belief that the investment of time, energy and commitment now is worthwhile because of a future benefit. In others words, for a young person, investing in their own education or employment status is worthwhile because of how it could change the opportunities they have in the coming years.
Dealing with conflict
The skills to negotiate conflicts with others appropriately. In other words, for a young person, learning how to deal with disagreements with staff and others so they can smoothly negotiate the increasing responsibility placed on them as they gain greater independence.
Developing aspirations
The ability to imagine a future for yourself that you can begin to set out to achieve. In others words, for a young person, developing a sense of self worth and belief that means they are willing to invest time and energy in their own education or employment options.
The project is based around a series of 'Superconferences'. These are 2-day events that give participants a kick-start towards their next steps. There will be 3 ‘Superconferences’ throughout the year and each will begin with a motivational talk from a high profile and engaging personality. During the two days young people will develop their own ‘life plan’ which will be creatively expressed through a chosen medium like. art, music or poetry). Weekly ‘drop-in’ support sessions and one-to-one work will ensure that young people are implementing their life plan and can be plugged in to local services relevant to their needs.
Places are free and even include lunch! You can download more information and a promotional flyer on this page, and book a young person on one of the conferences by contacting the Compass team.
