The Scottish Government has announced funding of £1 million to boost learning and development opportunities for care leavers. The Care Experienced Employability Programme (CEEP) is a one-year pilot programme to help 270 young care leavers aged 16-29 to move into appropriate work, training or educational opportunities.
CEEP will be led by the third sector Young Person’s Consortium (YPC) which consists of Barnardo’s Scotland, Action for Children and the Prince’s Trust. The programme will enhance and add value to existing youth employment provision and deliver intensive support to young people who are often excluded from attaining their full potential through education and employment. It will offer work experience, qualifications, practical skills, involvement in community projects and life coaching that are focussed on the needs of the individual. Read more here.