Preventing NEET
Pre-VENT?? the?European automotive industry activity co-funded by the European Commission ? have been given the go ahead for almost £4 million from the Convergence European Social Fund to tackle the causes of young people who find it difficult to learn, and are at risk of leaving school without qualifications or the skills to find a job.
Targeted at 11- to 13-year-olds, the three year project will provide a package of support and training for over 7,000 young people who will be the first to benefit from an EU funding scheme aimed at this age range.
Through the project, teachers, working alongside youth workers and community youth leaders, will help identify those most at risk of becoming NEET (Not In Education, Employment Or Training).
As a result, a tailored package of support will be provided, in school and in outreach settings, to help them overcome any barriers to learning and encourage them to remain in education.
Using a range of innovative approaches such as motivational techniques and emotional intelligence support to boost their confidence, young people will have the chance to learn how vocational training options could provide an alternative to traditional academic learning.
They will also be given the opportunity to develop skills to allow them to make informed decisions about their education and careers.
