Programme Structure
In-school Sessions:
Weekly sessions facilitated by Programme Coaches who support pupils to develop essential skills through designing and delivering their project.
Business Mentoring Sessions:
Three sessions hosted by a local business where mentors support pupils to develop their social confidence whilst offering insight into the world of work. At the end of the programme, mentors have a final 1-2-1 session with young people who have completed the programme during which they complete a personalised competency reference that can be used to support UCAS personal statements, apprenticeship applications, or as part of their CV.
Team Challenges:
Pupils take part in progressively demanding team challenges throughout the programme to prepare for two events
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The Film Challenge requires teams to create a short video about their chosen issue that is shared with their partner business and at the Pitching Challenge to raise awareness for their chosen cause and charity..
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The Pitching Challenge requires teams to present their plans on how they intend to support their chosen charity or cause to a group of VIP judges via a persuasive pitch to gain seed funding for their project.
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The Boardroom Challenge is the final cross-school event where teams given an engaging presentation that communicates their impact and achievements. The event includes an awards ceremony acknowledging both team and individual accomplishments throughout the programme.