Future Focus Overview
The Future Focus programme supports learners to recognise their potential and develop key employability skills; equipping them for success. It is a personalised employability programme involving careers guidance support, visits to employers and working with inspirational role models. It has a creative element and includes the development of entrepreneurial skills.
For more information, please email sophie.haley@debp.org or click here to complete a short expression of interest form.
Outcomes
- Introduction to employers passionate about offering future opportunities.
- Engaging positively with peer group.
- Raised aspirations and goals for the future.
- Increased confidence in personal skills and abilities.
- Development of communication skills, creative thinking and the ability to work with others.
Impact July 2024 – June 2025
*who completed a post-programme feedback form.
5 Ways to Wellbeing
Evidence suggests there are 5 steps you can take to help improve your mental health and wellbeing, these are connect, be active, take notice, keep learning and give. Our wellbeing programmes consider these steps and are designed to help young people deal with daily challenges.
Gatsby Benchmarks
All our programmes are mapped against the Gatsby Benchmarks. The benchmarks were updated in May 2025 and include updates to each summary and set of measurable criteria. View the Careers guidance and access for education and training providers.
