For young people
We are proud to offer activities and support designed especially for the young people living in our communities.
RISE Employability Youth Course
Our two week RISE course will support you to grow the skills and confidence you need to get into work. Specifically aimed at 18-26 year olds, the course will prepare you for today's modern workplace through practical learning, real-world experiences and personalised support.
Course start dates:
Monday 27 July 2026
Monday 28 September 2026
Monday 30 November 2026
Monday 25 January 2027The course runs Monday to Thursday, 10am - 4pm
Venue: Youth Employment Hub, Weston Homes Stadium, London Road, Peterborough
The course will cover the following aims and objectives:
Ready - Understand who you are, your strengths and what makes you unique.
Investigate - Explore opportunities, uncover options and discover the world of work.
Strengthen - Develop essential employability skills build confidence and prepare for success.
Elevate - Take action, apply your learning and raise your ambition to achieve your goals.
Connect - Work with others, learn from experiences and build a network that supports your future.
Progress - Create a clear plan, take your next steps and move forward with purpose.
The programme covers a wide range of employability topics, including:
- Personal branding and digital confidence
- Social media and online job searching
- CV development and video CV creation
- Interview preparation and mock interviews
- AI tools and modern job search techniques
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Employer insight sessions and guest speakers
- Goal setting and future planning
- Financial awareness and independence
- Interactive group activities and problem solving
Take the next step towards your future with tailored support designed specifically building confidence, developing new skills or preparing for employment, our programmes to help you move forward with confidence.
Calm and Craft Kids
Throughout the summer holidays, we will be running Calm and Craft Kids - a peaceful, creative space for kids and their carers, offering fun crafts for all abilities, all free. There will be lots of crafty activities to keep little ones busy and to give the adults inspiration for things to do at home.
Sessions will run on Wednesday 22 and 29 July and 19 and 26 August between 9.30am and 10.30am at our South Bretton Family and Community Centre. You must book a space, using the form below, and children MUST be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Mental health support for young people
You can access specific support and advice for young people and parents at Young Minds, the UK's leading charity fighting for children, teenager's, and young people's mental health.
If you're under 19, you can also call 0800 1111 to talk to Childline. The number will not appear on your phone bill.