In the South East region:
- 122,000, 13.20% of 16 – 24 year olds are not in employment, education or training (NEET)
- The unemployment rate of all over 16 year olds in the South East is 6.2%
- 34.5% from the region are deemed economically inactive
- The unemployment rate for 16-24 year olds in the South East is 15%
- The South East is the region with the highest percentage of schools with statements of SEN
Local organisations we’re working with:
- Pie Factory – delivering Enjoying My Life music workshops for young people who were referred through the Pupils Referral Unit
- Thanet Coastal Projects – delivering a community impact project in Ramsgate to help transform the sea front. Watch a short video of the project
- Sheppey Youth Action – delivering the My Health Life course, using a youth worker’s expertise as a chef
- Engage Forum – part of our Regional Board, providing local support and advertising
- Amicus Horizon – referring young people to the project and supporting us to set up a Youth Forum for the Faversham Town Council
Latest update:
A Ramsgate’s community impact project is being delivered by 4-5 young people from Marlowe Academy in partnership with Thanet Coastal Projects. Young people in Ramsgate are making a difference to their local community by painting a picture that they designed onto a shelter on Ramsgate sea front. Watch the film here.
Harley’s story:
Harley talks about moving from a group member to a paid member of staff:
“Having been out of work for two years, I was relieved to put my troubled past behind me, to get a job and feel secure. I am happy to be involved in something I enjoy, plus, I am being paid for doing it.”
Regional contact:
Lynn Logronio
Telephone: 01843 598 608
Email: lynn.logronio@mencap.org.uk