Youth Opportunities
Programmes For The Next Generation
We are passionate about creating opportunities for Dorset's Young People.
The world can be a daunting place when approaching the end of secondary education; we have therefore set up, and implemented, a number of programmes to support, train and give experience to the next generation. Together we can improve confidence and create real change.
UK YEAR OF SERVICE
A 9-month employment programme from November 2021 to August 2022
We ran this initiative alongside NCS and offered paid, meaningful employment helping young people aged between 18-24 to engage in community work and make a positive impact in society- whilst also helping young people get world and work ready.
It was a success from the get-go, with DYA recruiting 15 young people across Dorset and supporting a further 10 in other areas throughout the south. The success continued with 76% of those recruited going on to further employment or education.
