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VIP PROJECT: J.G CASE STUDY

1 Apr 2022

VIP PROJECT: J.G CASE STUDY

UP Project Case Study - TB

25 Jan 2022

TB was referred to the UP Project in July 2021, where an initial phone assessment was completed. TB was found to need support with housing, substance misuse and required a potential referral to Turning Point.

LM - UP Project Case Study

14 Oct 2021

LM was referred to the UP Project in April 2021 by the National Probation Service (NPS) after recently being released from prison.

UP Project Case Study - AF

14 Oct 2021

AF was referred to UP Project in April 2021. It was identified on their initial assessment that their goals were to receive employability support, gain their CSCS card and look for full-time employment after gaining the skills to do so.

The UP Project Case Study; CP

13 Sep 2021

CP was referred to the UP-Project in November 2020 by The National Probation Service (NPS) having been identified as meeting the UP-Project criteria and needing support.

The UP Project Case Study - JA

9 Sep 2021

JA joined the project in June 2021 and it became apparent that his main need was that he needed to source accommodation as was currently sofa surfing with friends

UP Project Case Study - LM

9 Sep 2021

LM joined the UP Project in May 2021. LM had an upcoming sentencing when she first joined the UP Project but was still driven to achieve some positive outcomes.

The UP-Project Case Study - PM

29 Jun 2021

PM joined the Up-Project in March 2021 after being referred by CRC. Upon joining the UP-Project, PM was not in education, training, or employment but this was something she was extremely keen to change.

The UP-Project Case Study: JH

29 Jun 2021

JH was referred to the UP-Project in October 2020 by Leicestershire Youth and Justice. JH when referred was on a 3-year YRO.

UP-Project Case Study - CP

10 Feb 2021

“Since working with the UP-Project I have been able to secure my CSCS card and Fire Marshall badge which has enabled me to gain employment!

UP Project Case Study: BB

1 Feb 2021

Read about BB's journey on the UP Project

UP Project Case Study: NH

22 Jan 2021

Read more about NH's journey on the UP Project

Finding the right fit

14 Jan 2021

Finding a job is only the first step to employment, keeping it requires a whole different skill set and circumstances to fit together. This is J'vorges story

YES Project Case Study - Sam

17 Dec 2020

Read about Sam`s progress on the YES Project.

Leaving Care Team: Lydia

13 Oct 2020

Read about Lydia joining the Taking Hold of our Heritage project at the beginning of August 2020

Case study: Tanisa

24 Sep 2020

Read more about Tanisa's journey on the Making Moves Project

WIRE Project Case Study – Daniel flourishes

22 Sep 2020

Daniel has recently completed an unpaid work placement with Bradgate Park.

The Leaving Care Team Tackles Youth Unemployment

25 Aug 2020

Read about how the Leaving Care team has supported Charlie to become ‘work ready’

UP Project Case Study: JO

18 Aug 2020

Read about JO's journey on the UP Project

UP Project case study: AL

12 Aug 2020

Read about the journey of AL, who has secured employment and is on his way to obtaining his CSCS card and functional skills qualifications.

UP Project case study: TI

23 Jun 2020

On the UP Project, one of the participants shares his support from the UP Project and the success in setting up his own business from winning a competition hosted by Leicestershire Cares and Cocoa Amore.

UP Project case study: JM

1 May 2020

Read about JM's journey into full-time employment since being on the UP Project.

WIRE Project case study: Sarah finds work

20 Apr 2020

Sarah, a WIRE Project participant finds work with Max Spielmann.

Oliver`s YES Journey

6 Apr 2020

Continuing our great work with Oliver to help him achieve his goals of moving into employment and forming lifelong friendships.

The UP Project case study

30 Mar 2020

Cara, a participant on the UP Project shares how her life has changed since joining the project.

Martin’s Brief Encounter: The Coffee Kind

24 Mar 2020

From dishwasher to cake baker in two weeks; Martin has completed his work placement at Zeph’s Café!

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.