PATHWAYS INTO WORK

Real-World Experiences.
Real Confidence. Real Futures.

We help young people aged 14–25 move from disengagement and uncertainty to participation, independence and pathways into work.

Our Pathways Include:

Alternative Provision

Vocational KS4
EOTAS Pathways
Schools & Colleges
Employers & Community Partners
*Every young person has potential. We open the pathway.

The Current Landscape In Wales

The challenges young people are navigating

15.1%

Young people aged 16–24 in Wales are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

Source: Welsh Government (2024/25)

45.2%

Year 11 learners account for the largest proportion of persistent absence in Wales.

Source: Welsh Government (2024/25)

50.7%

Learners eligible for Free School Meals were persistently absent in Wales in 2024/25.

Source: Welsh Government (2024/25)

30%+

Young people leave school without basic English and Maths qualifications.

Source: ASCL – The Forgotten Third

Young people need more than opportunity.
They need the right support, at the right time.
More Than Training

Masteringme

Our Signature Programme

Our MasteringMe programme is the specialist offer that delivers Pathways into Work.

It builds the foundations that enable young people to participate, grow in confidence and progress into meaningful futures.

Our Approach

How We Engage and Support Learners
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Designing Systems for Engagement

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Relational, strengths-based practice

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Predictable, supportive environments

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Co-designed with learners

Belonging • Trust • Safety

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Assistive Tools That Remove Barriers

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Assistive technology

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Organisational tools

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Communication support

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Individualised strategies

Access • Inclusion • Equity

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Positive Identity & Self-Awareness

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Building self-efficacy

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Understanding strengths

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Managing emotions

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Confidence in who they are

Self-belief • Mindset • Voice

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Progression with Literacy & Numeracy

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Functional skills

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Confidence in learning

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Real-life application

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Building independence

Skills • Progress • Achievement

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Real-World Experiences

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Supported placements

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Volunteering

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Community projects

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Employer engagement

Experience • Purpose • Pathways

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Preparing for the Future

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Employability skills

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CVs & applications

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Interview confidence

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Sustained progression

Independence • Futures • Success

Happy Faces

Designing Systems for Engagement

9

Relational, strengths-based practice

9

Predictable, supportive environments

9

Co-designed with learners

Belonging • Trust • Safety

Happy Faces

Assistive Tools That Remove Barriers

9

Assistive technology

9

Organisational tools

9

Communication support

9

Individualised strategies

Access • Inclusion • Equity

Happy Faces

Positive Identity & Self-Awareness

9

Building self-efficacy

9

Understanding strengths

9

Managing emotions

9

Confidence in who they are

Self-belief • Mindset • Voice

Happy Faces

Progression with Literacy & Numeracy

9

Functional skills

9

Confidence in learning

9

Real-life application

9

Building independence

Skills • Progress • Achievement

Happy Faces

Real-World Experiences

9

Supported placements

9

Volunteering

9

Community projects

9

Employer engagement

Experience • Purpose • Pathways

Happy Faces

Preparing for the Future

9

Employability skills

9

CVs & applications

9

Interview confidence

9

Sustained progression

Independence • Futures • Success

The Impact Of Masteringme

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Gained additional qualifications

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Accessed workplace experiences

Hours of supported placement

Outcomes : Improved confidence, participation and independence

Real Change. Measurable Outcomes.

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Increased self-belief and independence

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Better understanding of self and needs

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Greater access to meaningful support

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Stronger readiness for the world of work

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Real opportunities for progression

Participation

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Confidence

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Independence

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Progression

Feedback

Learner Voice
I’m having a great time working, no problems. Very busy, but not chaotic. Just what I wanted.
Parent Voice
Your support has helped him build friendships, understand teamwork and grow in confidence. As a parent, this has meant everything.

We Build Capacity.
We Build Systems.

We train, upskill and support your teams to deliver with confidence.
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Training for staff and practitioners

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Strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches

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Creating tailored supported programmes

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Embedding independence, self-efficacy and participation strategies

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Developing internal expertise for long-term impact

We work alongside you to design and deliver programmes that meet the individual needs of young people in your setting.

Ready to Build Pathways That Work?

Together, we can open doors, create opportunities and build brighter futures for young people.