The Beyond Your Limits programme has been specifically designed with and for care-experienced young people in education, aged 16-19. On the programme you will receive paid employability training, financial literacy / life skills training, work experience placement, bespoke workshops, a personal development grant and a professional mentor.
The programme will help you develop key skills that are essential for reaching your true potential and taking your first steps into a career, including:
Please note the Beyond Your Limits programme is currently being run through a combination of face to face and online delivery. The programme is supported by a range of employer partners across the UK, in a variety of sectors, and has been created with the support of the CareTech Foundation.
The Beyond Your Limits programme offers up to 12 months of support, with the first year of training delivered mainly in the school holidays to fit around your school or college commitments.
On the Beyond Your Limits programme, you will:
We welcome young people onto the Beyond Your Limits programme who meet the following eligibility criteria.
You must:
We typically receive referrals from school/college teachers, youth organisations, social workers, local council professionals or other support workers. However, if you are a young person who is keen to take this opportunity, meets the eligibility criteria and wants to apply directly, please apply here.
We are currently recruiting for:
Note the deadline for all applications is Friday 19 January 2024 however, it is advised that you apply as soon as possible due to limited places.
If you have any questions and/or need any support with the application process, then please email beyondyourlimits@eyfoundation.ey.com