This award will support our Futures Programme for young refugees (aged 18-25). Young refugees face numerous barriers to employment - including gaps on their CVs caused by lengthy asylum processes, racism, disproportionately high mental health difficulties, a lack of familial support and interrupted education.
Futures aims to give young refugees the knowledge, confidence and experience to secure meaningful employment and education that matches their skills and aspirations - through 1:1 employment advice and guidance and tailored opportunities, including skills workshops and paid placements with our corporate partners. This year, we aim to support 64 young refugees on the Programme – and this award will be invaluable in helping us to do so.
