The latest figures from our Performance Report show a 2.1 percentage point decrease in the employment without training rate, alongside a 2.2 percentage decrease in the combined NEET/jobs without training group. 

This is thanks to programmes like N-Gage - a programme of learning opportunities for NEET and potential NEET young people which was held this summer through the joint working of Personal Advisers and partner organisations from across North Somerset.

The opportunities focused on engaging young people that required Level 1 or Pre-Level 1 courses and offered progression on to E2E or HE courses in September.

Transport was provided from key pick up points as this was identified as a barrier to engagement in North Somerset and activities included fishing, Hell's Kitchen (culinary challenge), motor vehicle maintenance and a football organiser's award. 

We offered a range of courses at Weston College for those young people who were unsure about their future plans.

Activities provided were:



Motor Vehicle

The Apprentice (Goblin Combe)

Kayto Sound

Master Chef

Football Organisers Award

Fishing

Carpentry

LOST (woodland challenge)

Hell's Kitchen (a culinary challenge)