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OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12. Aim. Support the delivery of Scottish Government National Outcome 4 by providing young men and women in Scotland (Young Scots) with greater opportunity for employability greater self-esteem greater self confidence

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OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

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  1. OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  2. Aim • Support the delivery of Scottish Government National Outcome 4 by providing young men and women in Scotland (Young Scots) with • greater opportunity for employability • greater self-esteem • greater self confidence • In order to have better opportunities and act as responsible citizens, contributing effectively to their community and society in general. OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  3. Objectives and Outcomes • Give an insight into alternative life choices • Reduce crime and disorder • Develop individuals through teamwork • Create opportunities for Young Scots • Promote healthier living • Develop citizenship • Help Young Scots to realise their potential OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  4. Physical Activities: Course content Problem Solving Weaseling Canoeing Archery Mountain Biking Raft Building Hillwalking Bushcraft Abseiling Climbing Assault Course OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  5. Course content • Moral Component: • British Red Cross “Everyday First Aid” Key Skills training • Moral Dilemma discussion groups • Core Values • Introduction to: • The Buddy Scheme • The Structured Journey • Awareness presentations and discussion groups on: • Drugs / Alcohol Abuse / Anti-Social Behaviour • Drink Driving • Gun & Knife Crime OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  6. Course sample programme OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  7. The Structured Journey OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  8. Building Confidence Building trust and earning respect Preparing for work Structured Journey In work Specialist OYA+ Course (CIRV/BME) Internships/Volunteering Youth clubs and groups / Cadet Forces / Scouts, etc. PSYBT Young Enterprise Scotland Prince’s Trust Remedial or specialist education requirements Volunteering Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Support agencies / 3rd sector organisations Skill Force Further education Other bodies Higher education Standalone courses financed by OYA+ with Uniformed Services support and limited Military input Work placements Gainfully employed, responsible citizen and motivated Young Person Buddy supports Young Person with Structured Journey Young Person identified by referral agency and placed on appropriate course Buddy allocated to Young Person post course Youth Advantage Outreach (YAO) (16-18) Apprenticeships / traineeships Military facilitated and programmed courses financed by OYA+ with Uniformed Services support OYA+ monitors and tracks each Young Person throughout Structured Journey Young Persons’ Enterprise Initiatives Opportunity Knocks For Youth (OKFY) (12-16) Scottish Government National Outcome 4 Successful learners Confident individuals Effective contributors Responsible citizens

  9. The Structured Journey Now • Positive Outcomes for Individuals: assistance to realise potential and make a positive contribution to society. Increased opportunity, increased access to specialist knowledge and support, recognised qualifications, positive progression through education and life skills to employment. • Positive Outcomes for Stakeholders: a strategic approach, increasing capacity and creating synergy. Preventative spend reduces costs of dependency and crime, optimises return on investments, creates of a skilled workforce, avoids duplication of effort, enables efficiencies and evaluation, enables efficient use of CSR funds, enables communication, shares specialist knowledge and is flexible at local point of delivery. • STAKEHOLDERS: • Business Community • Local Community • Universities • Colleges • Schools • Third Sector • Public Organisations • Local Council • Scottish Government • CONTRIBUTION: • Employment, Apprenticeships and Resources • Community Support and Belonging • Further Education and Skills • Further Education and Skills • Further Education and Skills • Specialist Knowledge, Resources and Support • Specialist Knowledge, Resources and Support • Specialist Knowledge and Support • Specialist Knowledge and Support Individual Journey Individual Mentoring OYA+ Referrals: Local authorities and services, 3rd sector ie: Rathbone. Prison Services ie: HMP Addiewell. Veteran Cadre Course YAO Course 51 (Scottish) Brigade Partner Course ie: Rathbone Quarriers, Skillforce Gateways

  10. The Buddy Scheme OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  11. Mission • To provide a mentor to each young person on OYA+’s Structured Journey OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  12. What is a Buddy? • One-to-one support on the Structured Journey • Buddy – Befriender – Mentor – Coach • Young person  Buddy  OYA+ resources OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

  13. Benefits for the Young Person • Friendship and Support • Increased confidence and raised expectations • Direction and resources OYA+ Presentation, Tue 27 Mar 12

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