Announcing our new Programme Leads
Our volunteer team expanded last month as we welcomed new Leads and Co-Leads for several of our programmes. In our Community Pillar, Tony Sammut from Gunwharf Quays and Dominic Jones from the Mary Rose Trust are our new Co-Leads for our Choose Employability programme, and Sandie Davis from Spark Community Space has joined Hasmukh “Husky” […]
Shaping Partners inspire Care Experienced Young People
The Shaping Portsmouth Choose Employability programme is supporting Portsmouth City Council with their Employability Academy. Hosted by the Portsmouth City Council Careers and Youth Hub, the Employability Academy aims to help Care Experienced Young People take the next step towards work and education. This 6-week programme focused on understanding self-awareness and personal strengths, practical career […]
Episode 17: Tania Marsh & Lucy Potts – Society of St James
In this episode Kirsty Hill, our Education & Community Programme Lead, speaks with Lucy Potts and Tania Marsh from Society of St James about the organisation, their digital advent calendar, and the Recovery Film Festival.
Episode 41: Fair Ways
In this episode, CEO Dave Humphries talks to Gareth Webb and Natalie Merriman from Fair Ways about Fostering Fortnight, their work with children in foster care, and Foster Friendly Employers.
Society of St James premieres I Am Only Human at the Recovery Film Festival
Don’t miss the powerful “I Am Only Human” film premiere at Guildhall Portsmouth (Lens Studio) on Wednesday, November 13th at 5:00 PM! Witness inspiring stories of recovery and celebrate the filmmakers’ achievements. The 6th annual Recovery Festival continues at Southsea Community Cinema through to 16th November and features the inspiring work of individuals in recovery […]
Episode 63: Employability Academy
Amy Cusack chats with Lauren Bumstead and Kev Sadler from Portsmouth City Council about their roles in the Careers & Progression team, supporting Care Experienced young people and NEETs, launching Employability Academy in partnership with Shaping Portsmouth, and the positive impact it had on those who attended.
Our Care Experienced Event triumphs!
What a way to start our week with our very first Care Experienced Employer Management Event delivered in Partnership with Portsmouth City Council on Monday at The Civic Offices. The event was a unique and exciting opportunity for businesses and organisations to explore ways in which they can support the programme and become a part […]
Introducing Choose Employability’s Probation Service support
Shaping Portsmouth are always exploring ways in which we can support the wider community. As part of our Choose Employability programme, our Education & Community Lead Kirsty Hill has partnered with the Probation Service to look at ways that the Portsmouth Business community can offer guidance and support to individuals that are currently being supported […]
Choose Employability programme places a Care Leaver at Mountjoy
Our Care Leavers programme under, Choose Employability, has secured another position, with Jamie Coles joining Mountjoy. Jamie is working with one of Mountjoy’s experienced general builders predominately undertaking roofing, brickwork, and other external and internal building repairs. If all goes well and he is settled. He will then be considered for a potential apprenticeship in Property Maintenance for September […]
Shaping’s Skills & Employability programme expands to support Portsmouth Probation Service clients
Our Skills & Employability programme, which supports each candidate in creating their tailored pathway to employment, and is being supported by all of our College Patrons, HSDC, City of Portsmouth, Fareham, has brought value to the two groups we have been working with so far: Care Leavers and the city’s Homeless population. So, it is with a great deal […]