Upcoming VIY Project - Aylesbury Youth Motor Project

Looking for a chance for local young people to gain trade and construction work experience? We have an opportunity that might be a perfect fit for those you support.

VIY is a social enterprise that equips young people with employability skills, mentoring, and training through bite-sized trade and construction work experience opportunities. Funded by The Shanly Foundation and Aylesbury Community Board, VIY is bringing this initiative to Aylesbury. Young people can volunteer to help renovate a community venue, gaining new skills and experiencing life as a tradesperson over a few days on-site. These projects are designed to be accessible, requiring only a low-level commitment of three days to gain accreditation and insights into trades, alongside broader employability and soft skills.

Here's what the projects offer young people:

• Bite-sized work experience opportunities to learn construction trade skills and boost employability.

• On-site mentoring by professional tradespeople.

• Opportunity to gain Entry Level 3 City & Guilds trade skills accreditations.

• Support and guidance for those interested in further opportunities in the trade and construction sector.

• Flexible scheduling.

Details of the upcoming project are as follows:

Project Name: Aylesbury Youth Motor Project Location: Unit 42, Edison Road, Rabans Lane Industrial Estate, Aylesbury, HP19 8TE Dates and Times:

• 10th Feb - 20th Feb 2025, 10am - 3pm (with an hour's lunch break)

• Week 1: Tues 11th, Weds 12th, Thurs 13th, Fri 14th Feb 2025 (spaces available)

• Week 2: Mon 17th, Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thurs 20th Feb 2025 (spaces available) Eligibility: 14+

For more information about VIY and the impact on young people, check out this 60-second outreach video, which brilliantly brings the experience to life: The VIY Experience - YouTube. You can also visit our Instagram page for more video links and a glimpse into what the experience will be like:

• VIY Experience Video 1

• VIY Experience Video 2

• VIY Experience Video 3

To register on this VIY project contact: meera@teamviy.com