Youth Development

Working with a young person

We believe that young people are part of the solution to improving disadvantaged areas. We help them to take an active role in their local communities and provide a range of positive activities, building confidence and self-esteem.

We also work with schools to support young people, providing them with positive experiences and building the skills that will allow them to move forwards with education or training.

Future Jobs Fund - Chris Adlam

Location: South Essex A case study of Chris Adlam An Environmental Project Officer from our 1st group of young people on the Future Jobs Fund Project

Raising Aspirations

Location: Southend Raising Aspirations focused on engaging with Southend businesses via the established connect south Essex CSR program, to help raise aspirations of Southend’s young people.

Changing Places, Engaging People

Location: South Essex Twelve different projects that engaged people with their places

Pathways to Employment

Location: South Essex Increasing the employability of young people

Grow Global at East Tilbury Juniors

Location: East Tilbury Junior School Over three years, Groundwork South Essex has been running Grow Global after-school gardening clubs in Primary, Secondary and Special Schools. East Tilbury Juniors School took part in 2009.