Our Pick ‘n’ Mix for Employment project is part of our Space Training Academy. It is a project to help young people age 16-24 find out more about the world of work and feel confident about their future!
There are a number of different sessions to get involved with, from wellbeing to employability, job tasters and one to one planning sessions, the options are there for you to choose.
Pick ‘n’ Mix has been a successful project in the past. Supported by The National Lottery Young Start Fund, Pick ‘n’ Mix puts young people in charge of their own learning and development, allowing them to make the choices they feel are most suited to their needs.
Learning and Wellbeing Service Manager at Space, Lyndsey Fischer said:
“Pick ‘n’ Mix is just one of our varied employability and training projects. We recognise that everyone learns in a different way and has different needs. This is why projects like ours are so important. They empower people to take control of their career path, gaining the skills and knowledge they need along the way.
“There is also a big focus on wellbeing. Often one of the biggest problems isn’t a lack of talent, it is simply a lack of confidence or self belief. Our wellbeing sessions offer a chance to make new friends, relax a little and take the pressure off. It is a big help to people who struggle with anxiety for example.”
The next round of Pick ‘n’ Mix sessions starts from 26th September. Below is a full list of what is on offer:
- Tuesday Wellbeing (1:30-4pm) sessions for you to meet others, do activities and have space to relax and have fun!
- Thursday ‘Job Taster’ (1-4pm) sessions to help you learn about different jobs. So far we have sessions in:
o Working in a café/restaurant (catering & hospitality)
o Working in a shop (retail & customer service)
o Working in an office (administration & office work)
o Working in a salon (beauty & nails)
o Working outdoors (outdoor work & gardening)
o Working in the community (youth work & adult support)
***we are creating more sessions and you can request them too***
- Friday Employability (9:30am-12pm) sessions for you to learn about how to get a job or further opportunities in a fun way, covering:
o How to identify your personal strengths & challenges
o Developing confidence & feeling good about your future
o How to search for an opportunity
o How to apply for an opportunity
o CV’s, cover letters and application forms
o How to smash interviews - 1:1 Planning sessions for you to meet with a Project worker and work out what goals you’d like to focus on. We also support you to find a positive next step, which could be a work placement, volunteering, a job or further training or education.
A recent success has been Zoe. Following her Pick ‘n’ Mix sessions, Zoe’s increased confidence helped her go out and land a great job travelling the UK supporting supercar driving events. Zoe took part in a video talking about her experiences for our AGM. You can see here interview below. Also featured is Wissam who is a member of our BAME Women’s Group. This is a specific session for ladies from the BAME community and operates on a rolling basis. New members are always welcome!
To take part in the sessions, fill in the application from above or contact Debbie by email debbie@spacescot.org or phone 07597 365 029.
We are also still recruiting for our regular ‘Space Station’ training sessions which focus specifically on catering and hospitality. You can find more details on that here.
