"Empowering Employability through Experiential Learning"
What are our Programmes?
As a physical activity charity, we believe in the power of physical activity and the wide range of positive effects it can give.
Our programmes build on this idea. Building up individuals physical and mental health will have a massive wide range of benefits! The programmes tackle the root causes of someones unemployment and aim to boost those essential soft skills that employers are looking for in candidates.
The programmes harness the power of "Experiential Learning"- learning through doing. Having an individual actively take part in hands-on experiences and reflections, they are better able to connect knowledge learned to real world situations.
Through experiential learning the programme centres in on boosting these essential soft skills- communication, problem solving, teamwork, confidence, resilience. All whilst tackling wider personal development themes around motivation, emotional intelligence and physical and mental wellbeing. This is all done using light physical and mental activity.
How it works
This is an 8 week programme, with 2 hours per week. Each week focuses on a different soft skill or personal development theme. The activities chosen are designed to draw out learning and allow participants time to reflect and apply that learning to real life situations.
We partner with experiential learning experts Mobile Team Challenge who deliver the Emotional Intelligent Leadership aspect of the training. This has CPD accreditation which is great to show on a CV!
An example of the Employability Programme can be seen in the below video:
This is a particular programme that was funded by the DWP.
For Referral Partners and those working with Unemployed People?
We are happy to have a discussion if you feel this programme can benefit your service users/individuals you work with. Use the contact info below to get in touch.
Current Open Programme
We are currently open to referrals for a programme in Slough starting in the New Year. Please use the referral form below to refer any individual you work with who fits the criteria. Info about criteria and the programme itself can be found below:
- Criteria: Unemployed Individuals aged 18-24 that are unemployed and/or NEET
- Programme Dates: Salt Hill Activity Centre, Starting Monday 27th January 2025, 1400-1600 hrs
Please click the link here: GBA Employability Referral Form
Ryan Gordon
Contact Ryan on ryan.gordon@getberkshireactive.org
