Progressive Routes offers alternative routes into education and training, confidence building, and mental health support to young people not in employment, education, or training. It is a partnership between Bath & North East Somerset Council, Bath Rugby Foundation, and Little Lost Robot, funded by the West of England Combined Authority.
We can help you, if you are:
- 16-25 years old
- Not in employment, education, or training (NEET)
- Living in Bath & North East Somerset
Further Information and Self-Referral
For further information and self-referral details, please visit the below websites:
- Little Lost Robot: A range of creative skills workshops are available as well as 1:1 support and mentoring to help participants create portfolios and CVs. Workshops are available at Creative Twerton & Old Printworks Arts in Radstock.
- Rugby Foundation: Advantage: CV & applications / interview preparation / work experience sessions. Please contact: liam.lintern@bathrugbyfoundation.com or call on 07741641813.
Pop-up Hub Sessions
You can meet our team at our pop-up hub sessions:
- Tuesday 24th September 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 1st October 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 8th October 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 15th October 2:30pm – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 22nd October 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Where: Creative Twerton, 106/107 High Street, Twerton, BA2 1DB
Support Information
From arts & culture engagement through to CV / interview preparation, our young person-led support creates a new game-changing service for young people in Bath and North East Somerset.
The Arts sector is a space where young people who struggle in a school environment can thrive, supporting team building, growth in self-discipline and group working, reducing social isolation, building confidence, and creating new routes into further/higher education and employment for young people.
Progressive Routes offers young people opportunities to improve self-worth, make friends, and create safe spaces to talk and share complicated feelings.
Additional Support
If you are:
- Over 18, unemployed and looking for support to get into work: Alternative support is available from Employment & Skills Pod for FREE information, advice and guidance to help you consider your work and training options.
- Over 18 and already in employment: Contact Future Bright for FREE career coaching, training, and support to help you improve your skills, boost your confidence, and increase your pay.
- Under 18: Contact Youth Connect South West who offer support to young people to enjoy today, prepare for tomorrow, and become the people they want to be.
“The West of England Combined Authority is working in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council to deliver the Mayoral Priority Skills Fund. This fund provides flexible grant to meet current priority skills gaps in the region. This project is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.”
