Youth Routes aims to develop positive futures for young people and to provide support, guidance, learning opportunities and inspiration that will enable young people to achieve rewarding outcomes and obtain key life skills.

Organisation Objectives:

1. Engage with young people and help them to achieve positive outcomes and futures.

2. Motivate and inspire young people through a range of learning and development opportunities.

3. Focus on core themes including: music, healthily eating & lifestyles, positive body image.

4. Host and run events that include elements from any of the above core themes.

5. Build confidence and self­esteem amongst young people by involving in them in activities and events, encouraging autonomy and promoting inclusiveness and equality at all times.

6. Promote collaborative working with other local organisations.

7. Engage young people in their local community through events, volunteering, fund raising and collaboration.

8. Act as a bridge between young people and industry/business/employment.

9. Build and maintain relationships with local businesses to secure opportunities for young people.

10. Support businesses in understanding the needs and aspirations of young people to enable more successful placement and employment outcomes.

11. Create opportunities for work experience, business experience and employment opportunities for young people in order to help reduce unemployment in the 16-­25 age group.

12. Help the current generation of young people to develop skills so they are more employable.

13. To understand and work with government youth initiatives.

View my website http://www.youthroutes.org.uk/