 The Prince's Trust offer a range of programmes and challenges to young people aged 11-19, supporting them to develop their confidence and life skills. Achieve/Achieve for Younger Learners Achieve is a Personal Development Programme which aims to increase attendance, attainment, and soft skills such as confidence and teamworking skills. The offer promotes a flexible approach, using experiential learning to support achievement in a range of different areas. Young people will gain the Princes Trust Personal Development and Employability Qualification, which sits on the SCQF at levels 3, 4 and 5. It is also benchmarked on Insight. Key themes:
All resources, training and support is offered by the Prince’s Trust. The programme is mainly delivered by school teaching staff. The Programme is flexible but generally runs 3 periods a week over any Education or Youth Work setting. Enterprise Challenge Inter School competition delivered by volunteers, available Scotland-wide throughout the academic year. It involves pupils taking part in an online business simulation game, preparing pitches, and creating a social enterprise. Winning Schools from the first phase go onto the Scotland final to present their Social Enterprise idea with a £1000 prize pot for the winning team. This is delivered in partnership with Apple. Achieve Project Awards* Young People receive grants to enhance their Achieve Enterprise or Community Projects, such as nail bars, baristas, bike repair, residentials, school shows etc. On average £300 per pupil. Achieve Project Awards MUST run with Achieve. Mosaic* Mentoring Programme for Young People from any underrepresented background. Focus on Young People from ethnic minorities, young woman and care experienced Young People. 7 Mentoring sessions over a flexible time period. Mentors are trained by PT and from diverse backgrounds. Includes World of Work tour and inspirational speakers. *Currently only available in some areas of Scotland and depends on local authority funding. |
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