About Us – Youth Aspire Connect

Who We Are

Youth Aspire Connect

Youth Aspire Connect (YAC) is a dynamic youth-led non-profit organisation with a core mission to equip and empower young people with knowledge and skills to transcend the limits of society and excel in life.

Youth Aspire Connect was founded in 2017 to support young people aged 10-16 years and school leavers aged 17-25 years living in Kingston Upon Hull and East Yorkshire build a successful career.

YAC is registered with the Charity Commission (Reg no: 1199354).

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What We Do

We support young people to aspire to achieve their aspirations and develop employability skills to become agents of change in their own lives. On a yearly basis, we organise a trip to the University of Oxford and University of Cambridge to inspire them to strive for excellence.

We provide employability and skills development training to build their confidence and help them transition to paid employment.

We run free weekly 1-2-1 or group career and mentorship sessions to offer advice, guidance, and support young people as they explore career and university degree options.

We organise regular indoor and outdoor activities to help young people exercise, connect with each other, express their feelings, share experiences, and receive personalised advice and support in a safe and non-judgemental environment.

Our work is largely informed by evidence. Published reports have shown that the attainment score of Black students is lower than their White and Asian counterparts . In the 2020/21 academic year, only 48.9% of Black pupils in England achieved a grade 5 or above in GCSE English and Mathematics, compared to White (50.9%), Chinese (83.8%) and pupils from other Asian minorities (60.6%) who accomplished better results.

OUR TEAM

Our committed team consists of staff and volunteers who are enthusiastic and passionate about supporting young people to excel in their career.

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED?

Volunteers are a vital part of our service delivery at Youth Aspire Connect. They provide valuable one-to-one and group work support. We recognise that people have varying amounts of time to give, and skills to share. We welcome volunteers to contribute to the amazing work we are doing to support children, young people, and their family.

HOW CAN I HELP FINANCIALLY?

Your donation can help Youth Aspire Connect to achieve their goals. You can make a huge difference to the lives of young people through your kind donations. Thank you in advance for your support.

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