Training & Employment

Depaul UK realises that for young people to take control of their lives and become independent, they need to have the training and skills to find employment and be able to support themselves financially.

Depaul UK's training and development courses are available around the UK and cover a variety of needs including tutoring in motivation, life skills, assertiveness, communication and confidence building. Our trained staff also work with young people to improve their I.T skills, write C.V's, complete application forms and prepare for interviews.

Through external funding and partnerships we also run a number of other schemes to increase the opportunities available for young people.

Our Drive Ahead project based in London and  Newcastle is a six week programme (10 weeks in Newcastle) that offers the basis for young people to explore their employment and training needs alongside introductory driving lessons.

Our Broadening Horizons scheme, in partnership with HSBC, offers work placements for young people in a range of different environments to give them a taste of employment and to break down the barriers that exist for young homeless people to build a career.  The Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) in London is one of our key partners in the scheme and has provided a number of young people with placement oppurtunities.  Read their stories here.

Our Sports Coaching programme based in the North East of England works with young people at risk of homelessness, and provides training and coaching skills in a variety of sports to get them physically active and help them gain qualifications.