Our youth employment team

Rhys

Hi, I’m passionate about helping people find the right employment, training, or academic pathway going forward. I believe by taking a person-centred approach when mentoring, this can help people identify their own strengths so they can meet their desired goals.

Octavia

My role as a mentor involves ensuring that young people receive the guidance they need, to enable them to move forward with accessing employment, training or education.

This is achieved through engagement, individualised support and providing information about opportunities that are available. I encourage and empower each young person to pursue their ambitions and achieve in their chosen career path.

I previously worked in further education, supporting students and apprentices. Advising them how to access appropriate progression routes, and encouraging and motivating them to persist when they faced challenges and barriers.

Aimee-Rose

I am passionate about helping young people to achieve their potential by pushing through barriers and unnecessary expectations. Having had a non-traditional educational experience myself, I have a unique lived experience that equips me to be empathetic and understanding of a young person’s journey.

I support my mentees through 1:1 specialised mentoring, tailored to their aspirations and ambitions. I provide information and guidance based on the options and opportunities available to them. We will work together to find an education, employment or training pathway that is right for their chosen career and help them to access it, in order to move forward.

I was working in Human Resources before this role, so I have an excellent understanding of what employers are looking for in applications, but also a critical perspective to help a young person find an employer that matches their values and aspirations.