Creative Arts Preparation For Adulthood and Employment (360G-Walcot-0061E00001L7Z1lQAF)

Continuation of Art4Space's (A4S) adult pre-employment and wellbeing program, the pilot of which was funded by Walcot in 2022. A4S will offer 15 young people aged 18 - 30 a bespoke creative arts programme to support them on their journey into adulthood and into employment, educartion or training. This includes 60+ hours of training and tutoring within small groups and additional well-being and therapeutic support, the focus of which is to build confidence, motivation, resilience, and possible entrepreneurial skills using art/creativity as the theme, however, it is not expected that all those taking part will progress into employment in the arts. Most participants will progress through 3 separate opportunities 'Creative Remedies', 'Employability & Community Art', and 'Creative Enterprise' (although some may leave early and be replaced by others). The project will also specifically target those young people who have special educational needs and disabilities, care leavers, and mental health issues.