Programmes with Measurable Outcomes

Programme Components

Pre-Programme

  • Participant recruitment support

  • Eligibility verification

  • Pre-programme assessment (confidence, digital literacy)

  • Orientation session

Core Programme (Weeks 1-5)

Week 1: Foundation & Team Building

  • Welcome and cohort bonding

  • Introduction to charity partner

  • Understanding audiences and needs

  • Building psychological safety

Week 2: Digital Foundations

  • Website building (Wix/Squarespace)

  • Understanding online presence

  • Search basics (how people find things)

  • Applying learning to charity project

Week 3: Content & Communication

  • Creating social media content (Canva)

  • Visual communication basics

  • Writing for digital audiences

  • Practicing giving and receiving feedback

Week 4: Integration & Planning

  • Email marketing basics (Mailchimp)

  • Planning integrated campaigns

  • Pulling charity audit together

  • Presentation preparation

Week 5: Completion & Presentation

  • Finalizing charity recommendations

  • Team presentation to charity stakeholders

  • Reflection and progress recognition

  • Next steps planning (job search support)

Post-Programme Support

  • CV and application support (ongoing)

  • Interview preparation

  • References for employers

  • Alumni network access

  • Follow-up outcomes tracking

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Programme Deliverables

For Participants:

  • 30 hours of in-person instruction

  • Completed charity digital audit project

  • Digital skills (Wix, Squarespace, Canva, Mailchimp, social media)

  • Certificate of completion

  • CV support and references

  • Job search guidance

For You (The Funder):

  • Monthly progress reports

  • Attendance tracking

  • Pre/post confidence assessments

  • Participant feedback

  • Employment outcomes tracking (3, 6, 12 months)

  • Case studies for reporting

  • Quarterly impact reports

For Charity Partners:

  • Complete digital presence audit

  • Actionable recommendations

  • Implementation support materials

  • Volunteer engagement

WHO WE SERVE

Ideal Participants

Demographics:

  • Adults 19+

  • Currently unemployed or economically inactive

  • Able to attend in person in Reading/Berkshire

  • Committed to 5-week programme

Barriers Addressed:

  • Long-term unemployment (6+ months)

  • Lack of recent work experience

  • Confidence and self-esteem issues

  • Social isolation

  • Skills gaps (particularly digital)

  • Routine and structure loss

  • Non-traditional educational backgrounds

Not Suitable For:

  • People in full-time employment

  • Those unable to commit to in-person attendance

  • Participants enrolled in competing programmes

  • Anyone not meeting basic eligibility criteria

Flexible Commissioning Options

Option 1: Cohort-Based Delivery

  • Commission specific cohorts (12 participants per cohort)

  • Set schedule (e.g., quarterly cohorts)

  • Guaranteed delivery dates

  • Predictable budgeting

Option 2: Ongoing Programme

  • Rolling recruitment

  • Regular cohort starts (e.g., every 6 weeks)

  • Continuous participant pipeline

  • Sustained local presence

Option 3: Partnership Model

  • Co-designed programme

  • Shared governance

  • Long-term commitment

Option 4: Pilot Programme

  • Single cohort to test approach

  • Evaluation built-in

  • Option to scale based on outcomes

  • Lower initial commitmen

What's Included?

  • 30 hours of instruction per participant

  • All materials and software access

  • Pre and post assessments

  • CV and job search support

  • Instructor references

  • Progress reporting

  • Outcomes tracking (12 months)

What's Not Included:

  • Participant travel costs

  • Ongoing employment support beyond programme

  • Job placement guarantees

  • DBS checks (if required by funder)

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