The project is Staffordshire wide but will be rolled out in the following way:

Year 1 (2005) – Burton, South Staffordshire, Stafford
Year 2 (2006) – Chase, Lichfield, Tamworth
Year 3 (2007) – Stoke-on-Trent and Leek

Young people participating in the project will receive the following :

Enhanced careers information, advice and guidance via a specialist Connexions Personal Advisor, Sean Connolly, who is seconded to the project for 3 years.

The opportunity to participate in work taster days held on employers, FE colleges and work based training providers premises.

A challenge day involving activities designed to develop and enhance work related skills such as communication, problem solving, teamwork and planning skills.

A practice interview on an employers premises. Including training prior to the interview on CVs, application forms and interviews.

For some young people the opportunity to participate in extended, supported work experience – one day a week over a ten-week period. These students will be allocated a support mentor from school who will encourage the students to gain more independence in the work place as their confidence grows.