Important Notice: YEP Referrals
REFERRALS ARE NOW OPEN.
Referrals can now be made for the new YEP Randomised Control Trial starting on the 1st September 2026.
Please click on the Find Us Online button which will take you to the Cornwall Council YEP web page where you can complete the online referral form.
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), have special educational needs (SEN), or are in other vulnerable groups. 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 and not received support from YEP previously. The project has a specific focus on 16–18-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training (NEET), have special educational needs (SEN), or are in other vulnerable groups.
Our partners
We work with a wide range of partnersArgyle Community Trust
Offering opportunities for work experience, guest speakers, and mock interviews. Plus a Level 2 Sports Leadership programme.
Carefree
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.
Focus Training
Construction Skills & Work Ready Programme Get stuck in. Learn new skills. See where it takes you. A hands-on programme for young people aged 16–24 to try construction, build confidence and develop practical skills. No experience needed — get involved, meet employers and get ready for your next step into work, an apprenticeship or further training.
Newquay Orchard
Join Newquay Orchard to get outdoors, learn practical horticulture skills, make new connections with nature and your community and build your confidence through hands-on learning . You'll gain real world experience, develop skills for life and explore opportunities in further education, training and employment.
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 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.
This project is funded by Cornwall Council
