Yep! is aimed at disadvantaged young people aged 16 – 24
Specific focus on 16–18 year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) or are at risk of NEET, have special educational needs (SEN), or are in other vulnerable groups. YEP! will run unil 31st March 2026. This project is managed and operated by Cornwall Council.How do we help?
We support young people with employment, education, or training needs. Our partnership can offer: Employability sessions. Motivational & confidence building. Information, Advice & Guidance. Mental health support. Employer talks and work experience. Digital Skills. Self-employment workshops, 1:1 mentoring & group sessions. Supported internship and apprenticeships. .....and much more.
Who is eligible?
Yep! is aimed at disadvantaged young people aged 16 – 24 living in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. The project has a specific focus on 16–18-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) or are at risk of NEET, have special educational needs (SEN), or are in other vulnerable groups.
Our partners
We work with a wide range of partnersCarefree
Key Workers providing one to one support and guidance to care experienced young people not in education, employment or training, or at risk of this.
Plymouth Argyle Community Trust
Offering opportunities for work experience, guest speakers, and mock interviews. Plus a Level 2 Sports Leadership programme.
Pentreath
Enabling young people to reach their potential and overcome any mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges that they may be experiencing.
Pluss
Supporting young people from Saltash to Camborne, who have a learning disability or difficulty to move forward into employment, education, or training.
Real Ideas
Real Ideas help to enable individuals to explore industry opportunities and career and skills development as well as accessing progression opportunities.
Yep! is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.