Kent Community Programme
The Kent Community Programme is for young people aged 16-19 who
are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET).
It gives young people the practical skills that they need
to help them find employment, further education or
an apprenticeship. It also encourages them to become involved in
their local community.
Groups of 8-12 young
people are referred from Connexions, Youth Offending Service and
other agencies for a 3 month period. During the programme they work
on community focused projects learning practical, hands on skills
and gaining recognised work-based qualifications. They are
also supported in making a positive, realistic and achievable
step after the programme.
Kent Safe Schools continue to deliver the Kent Community
Programme across the county, funded by the Supporting Independence
Programme. It has shown that given the right opportunity and
support, young people who may previously have struggled to find
employment or training can thrive and make a positive contribution
to their communities and their futures.
Details of individual projects can be found using these
links: