Programme Overview

The Pathways to Enterprise Programme is a 10-week enterprise course for young people aged 12-21 who have experienced barriers to accessing formal education.

The programme is flexible to allow 1,2 and 3 days per week for the duration of the course and can be adapted to meet the needs of the school and its participants.

Our ethos is ’learn through doing’ and by combining practical experiences with personal development we aim to give each learner the opportunity to fulfil their potential and recognise their abilities whilst building confidence and self-esteem.

Designed to aid young people’s transition from education to their next positive destination into employment, training, or further education Pathways uses Enterprise as the driver to promote skills development.

What’s in it for young people?

• A new understanding and knowledge of the opportunities available post-school
• Hands-on practical workshops
• Development of essential skills and requirements for future life and work
• Real experience of work
• Personal development and skills development
• Opportunity to undertake SQA accredited award e.g. Employability Award at Level 4
• Enterprise Activity Unit Level 4

What’s in it for you and your school?

• Suitable for 12 -18 year olds.
• Creates a bridge from formal education to hands-on practical experiences providing real life work experience.
• Encourages positive attitudes to learning, life and work
• Participation in SCQF level 4 qualification helping students gain additional qualifications

Young Enterprise support:

• A fully trained and PVG checked member of YES staff to deliver the programme
• Support from our SQA accredited centre staff
• Personalised support, advice and guidance for the participants in relation to their next steps to a positive destination
• Providing opportunities for live employer engagement either face to face or via video
• A wide range of practical experiences facilitated throughout the programme
• Delivered on our site at Rouken Glen Park or in appropriate employer settings
• Phone/ Email support from our Programme Executives
• Students receive a certificate of completion