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We've got a collection of case studies from our delivery partner, The Bridge, and you can read them here.

Before joining the YES Project, Sierra had graduated from university, but was feeling lost, unmotivated, and was struggling to find a way forward. She came across YES Project and decided to give it a try.

Nick joined the YES project in February 2020 to improve his confidence and find support with attending job interviews.

Mike had successfully completed his BTEC Level 3 in Photography prior to joining the YES Project. But after college, he was left confused with what to do next and found himself on universal credit. Whilst Mike kept himself busy with hobbies such as weekly games and arts clubs, he felt he wanted to try something new.

Before joining the YES Project, Sharon felt lost with what she wanted to do with her life and spent most of her time at home. She and her family had not long moved to the UK from Nigeria, and she didn’t know what was available to her.

The UK Government recently announced a new £2bn scheme to tackle youth unemployment in the wake of Covid-19, proving that young people are facing challenges. That’s why the news of the YES Project reopening for online referrals comes at a crucial time for the young people of Leicester.

Like most other organisations, Leicester City Council and Leicestershire County Council has been planning how to respond to COVID-19 – identifying critical services, planning to keep them open and thinking about the wider implications for residents and communities.

How the YES Project plans to move forward during the Covid-19 outbreak.