Aspiring Pathways Project
Description: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) is preparing to commission Aspiring Pathways, a targeted programme designed to increase access to high quality and meaningful experience of the workplace for young people attending Alternative Provision settings across West Yorkshire. The purpose of this early market engagement is to raise awareness among potential providers, share our ambitions for the programme and encourage organisations to consider how their experience, expertise and partnerships could contribute to its successful delivery. Aspiring Pathways is a nationally funded programme designed to improve access to workplace experiences for young people in Alternative Provision, particularly those who may face additional barriers to progression. We are seeking a provider who can work collaboratively with 11 participating AP settings, to deliver a flexible, inclusive and progressive approach to work experience, (read more...)
Summary: West Yorkshire Combined Authority intends to commission Aspiring Pathways, a workplace-experience programme for young people attending 11 Alternative Provision settings across West Yorkshire. The service is intended to widen access to meaningful, high-quality workplace experiences, particularly for young people facing additional barriers to progression. Delivery is expected to be flexible and inclusive, supporting different levels of readiness. It includes preparation and workplace-readiness activity for young people not yet ready to enter a workplace, as well as routes to build confidence, skills and experience over time. The programme is informed by the Careers & Enterprise Company’s Equalex framework and depends on collaboration between the provider, participating settings and employers. This is a planned education and training service, rather than a request for goods or construction work.