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WIRE Project success story

17 Jan 2020

A big thank you to the PCC and Lloyds Bank Foundation for supporting the WIRE Project.

WIRE Project case study: Cameron

27 Nov 2019

Cameron, a participant from both the UP and WIRE Projects, recently received a 'glowing reference' from the work placement he completed.

A Volunteering Champion

18 Nov 2019

Keeley Jefferies gives back to her ex-school, The Hinckley Academy.

UP Project case study: Toiyan

7 Nov 2019

Toiyan, a participant from the UP Project has been able to receive support with creating a CV, read more here.

A day of volunteering at A Place to Grow

5 Nov 2019

During Leicestershire Cares week our business volunteers and young people were able to come together and get stuck into a day of volunteering.

UP Project case study: Hasina

4 Nov 2019

Hasina an UP Project participant, had the opportunity to have a two week placement at Leicester CIty Council.

WIRE Project case study: Paul

1 Nov 2019

Paul, a participant from the WIRE Project was able to secure a 2 week work placement with Terex Corporation.

Employer - Student Match

29 Oct 2019

At our last Interview Technique event, two Crown Hills' students who were interested in a career in law were interviewed by solicitors from Knights plc.

Breaking down isolation by experiencing new things

25 Oct 2019

Leicestershire Cares and the Freedom club take fourteen unaccompanied asylum-seeking young people to the theme park and zoo, Drayton Manor.

Lemn Sissay inspires our care experienced young people

25 Oct 2019

As part of VOICES, we took a group of young people to see the celebrated poet, writer and performer who was in care himself when he was young.

Fresh lick of paint for community hall

25 Oct 2019

Earlier this month, the University’s Career Development Service turned off their computers, picked up their paintbrushes and swapped their day jobs to spend the day supporting local residents as part of a staff volunteering initiative.