Mentoring
Personal support, assistance, encouragement and inspiration during and following PUCIC programmes, especially at points of transition.
- Goals
- One-to-one support
- School links
Programme route
What we do
More than one way to move forward.
This page describes PUCIC’s approved programme themes. Availability, locations and entry routes are agreed directly with PUCIC; online referrals and enrolment are not open during the limited launch.
The right support starts with a person, not a preset path.
Programme overview
Programme themes can look different — but they should always feel purposeful.
More focused support
Issue- or theme-based personal development opportunities for young people who face barriers to engaging in mainstream youth activities.
- Ages 13–17
- Confidence
- Inclusion
Coaching
Personal development support that can help young people talk through stress, set goals and develop life skills.
- Decision making
- Managing stress
- Life skills
Outreach & safer choices
Existing PUCIC project information describes outreach that can de-escalate conflict, listen, counsel and signpost support where risks are identified.
- Safe spaces
- Listening
- Signposting
Learning & work preparation
Existing apprenticeship and education routes include work experience, work preparation training and employability-related skills support.
- Work experience
- Employability
- Learning
2026 programme update
Education, Training & Employment — a route back into positive destinations.
PUCIC’s ETE Re-Engagement Programme supports young people aged 11–24 across Birmingham who may be disengaged from education, at risk of becoming NEET, experiencing the effects of trauma or facing other barriers to development.
The supplied programme update describes routes into returning to education, enrolling in training, gaining qualifications, securing employment and exploring career pathways.
Explore work experience partnerships11–24Age range supported by the ETE programme
Developing employability skills that matter beyond the classroom.
01Teamwork & leadership02Problem-solving abilities03Professional communication04Time management05Goal setting & planning06Enterprise & entrepreneurial thinking
Learning in practice
Recognise the progress that builds confidence and future options.
The 2026 ETE programme update states that participants can work towards AQA Unit Awards and Maths and English qualifications, alongside structured learning and practical activities.
- AQA-accredited units including anger management, personal action planning, resilience, mentoring and personal development.
- Maths and English as important building blocks for personal and professional progression.
- Recognised evidence of achievement across communication, teamwork, leadership and employability skills.
Mentoring route
Set goals. Keep the conversation going.
Existing PUCIC programme information describes mentoring as sustained personal support, with a personal development plan that helps a mentee and mentor set goals and measure progress together.
- Encouragement and personal support around a young person’s own goals.
- School-based mentoring support packages where that is appropriate.
- Time to build trust during and following a PUCIC programme.
For a young person
Use the plain-language self-referral pathway to understand what a safe future form will ask.
Self-referral previewFor a professional
See the professional pathway, including the protected referral, risk and consent sections required in a secure implementation.
Professional routeFor a partner
Share a clearer public overview of PUCIC’s service focus while verified programme detail is prepared.
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