Uplift

Uplift is a FREE online 10 hour programme aimed at empowering care leavers aged 16-25.

​The course is designed to improve confidence and enhance life skills in venturing into the world of work. It includes the following modules;

1) Motivation

2) Managing Anxiety

How do we get and stay motivated? How is the brain wired and why do we find it challenging to embrace change and stay motivated? ​

We will develop a toolkit for getting and staying motivated.

This session will look into the following aspects of trauma and anxiety;

1. What is anxiety?
2. Why do we sometimes sabotage situations or think negatively?
3. How do you live with anxiety? Managing anxiety toolkit session
4. Understanding trauma and how it affects us
5. How do you grow as a person with anxiety and trauma?

3) GROWTH mindset - how do we grow and recover?

4) Getting work ready

Learning how to;

1. To develop and grow as a person
2. To persevere when it is difficult to
3. To find role models, what they can do to help and inspire us
4. To own and take responsibility.
5. To gain autonomy and trust in our decision making
6. To examine our environmental conditions and discern what is a toxic or a tonic
7. To look at habits, gaining an objective viewpoint on how we may sabotage
8. To create an 'exit strategy' with our learnings

You will be offered a one to one with a work coach to determine what you enjoy and what you may like to do as a career.​

We will support with CV development and interview techniques, so you can 'ace' your interviews and know what employers look for and how to impress them.

5) Self employment

We look at what any budding entrepreneur may need to consider if they want to work for themselves.

6) Making the most of your money

We offer top tips on making your money go further.

7) How to manage relationships at school, college and work

The ability to build effective working relationships and work effectively with others is vital to success. You will learn how to communicate with diplomacy and tact and how to navigate challenging work relationships professionally and effectively.

8) The power of
​intention

We look into what is intention and why do we need it. The module also runs through processes and offers a chance to reflect, connect and ask any questions.

9) Relaxation and reflection

​We will take those participants (if they wish) through a guided mindfulness and meditation session to unwind and relax.

To register your interest in our Uplift programme, please fill out the following form here.

For more information about our Uplift programme, please email [email protected].