“ Improving Diversity through

Supported Employment ”

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Established in 1979,Include Youth is an independent, voluntary organisation that actively promotes the rights, best interests of and best practice with young people in need or at risk

Include Youth provides information, training, support, advocacy and policy development for practitioners and organisations working with marginalised young people.

Background to Include Youth

Include Youth also provides direct services for young people at risk through The Give & Take Scheme, the New Leaf Project, START, Trust Employability services, Aiming Higher

Background to Include Youth

Give & Take Scheme

What we do...

Leading to...a young person who is more

confident, skilled and employable.

• The Give and Take Scheme has 5 core components which are offered to each young person after completing their induction programme.

• The induction programme comprises of a series of assessments which culminates in the production an individual action plan.

• Personal Development• Training• Mentoring• Work experience• Transitional Support

Give & Take Scheme

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1. Research inside and out2. Collate and share3. Gain support for change4. Plan5. Do6. Improve

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Where are we now?

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