-Learn, Explore, Action, Progress- 

Are you a woman over 18 who is unemployed or economically inactive looking to take the first steps towards employment or further education/learning? If your answer is ‘yes’, then LEAP is for you!

As a LEAP learner, you will work one to one with the Project Mentor to create a bespoke pathway to reach your goals!

So, what exactly is LEAP? 

LEAP is a program funded by Community Grants (see funders on imagery) that encourages learners who are unemployed or economically inactive to take an active role in their own career development. Through social, creative and learning opportunities, with the aim that they will progress into employment or further education/learning, learners will be supported with one-to-one mentorship and guided learning to achieve their own personal goals.

As a learner, you will work one to one with the Project Mentor to discuss your goals and hopes for the program and beyond. You will create a bespoke pathway to reach these goals, by getting involved in a variety of different activities and sessions, at Kyra and beyond! These sessions will include:

  • Guided contact – One – to – one support with your mentor where you will be encouraged to complete a personal action plan to help monitor and evaluate your progress.
  • This is my job/future training – which is a series of small group sessions focused on preparation for your future and achieving your goals. You will explore how to write cover letters and CVs as well as work on building confidence in preparation for interviewers and moving towards your goals.

As part of your personal action plan, you will also have the opportunity to engage in the activities provided by Kyra, which can be seen in this newsletter and online at Kyra.org.uk.

 

Who can take part in the program? 

To be able to take part in this program as a learner you must be:

  • A Woman over 18
  • A Legal resident of the UK
  • Unemployed or economically inactive (this means that you are not in employment. You can take part if you are looking for work, or if you are not actively looking for work).

When registering for the program we will require to see proof of these three pieces of information, however more guidance on this can be given.

How do I get involved? 

To sign up or to have a chat about the program, please email the LEAP project mentor, Becky: BeckyL@kyra.org.uk . Becky will be able to discuss the project further and support you in deciding if this program is for you and answer any questions that you may have.