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Introducing Dream it, Live it A pilot programme in Plymouth and the South-West Brian Bell Managing Director for Employability and International Consultancy Working Links Think bigger, aim higher, and get ahead. Helping young people to progress
Managing Director for Employability and International Consultancy
Working Links
Brian Bell
Introducing Dream it, Live it
A pilot programme in Plymouth and the South-West
Think bigger, aim higher, and get ahead.
Helping young people to progress in employment and self-employment.
Success story: Chris
Chris was working as a cleaner on the Torpoint Ferry, Plymouth. With his mentor, he discussed his experience and shared his passion for
happy to move away from Plymouth. After support with job searching, Chris applied for and got a job as a singer in
now in a financially stable position with reduced living costs. He is thrilled to be living out his dream.
Success story: Chris
Chris was working as a cleaner on the Torpoint Ferry, Plymouth. With his mentor, he discussed his experience and shared his passion for
happy to move away from Plymouth. After support with job searching, Chris applied for and got a job as a singer in
now in a financially stable position with reduced living costs. He is thrilled to be living out his dream.
Without Kelly and the team’s help I would never have had this fantastic
boost earning and productivity.
secured work through the Work Programme, then expanded to older age groups.
and completion of activity; wage progression.
Summary of Dream It, Live It
– contact – hooks – most likely to say no?
– new/better job (52%) – Training options (20%) – Debt/housing (11%) – Confidence (6%)
Key lessons learnt
Key lessons learnt
so far.
positive outcomes.
positive futures.
programme to a friend.
Our interim findings
What should JobCentre Plus consider if they are to deliver this service?
What is the problem we are trying to fix?