Enterprise engagement programme – Newcastle United Foundation

We addressed the specific needs of young people who most needed help, in a way that brings our expertise to those who would really benefit from it.

KEY FACTS

• 69 pupils completed the programme
• 1380 hours of learning
• 4 schools took part:
  • Benfield School
  • Walker Riverside Academy
  • Kingsmeadow Community Comprehensive School
  • Joseph Swan Academy

A bespoke programme to enhance skills and confidence

We designed this programme to:

• challenge perceptions to promote facilities management as a career path;
• give young people new-found skills and confidence that they can use in the future;
• tackle the issue of an aging workforce in the FM industry;
• and make a difference in north-east England.

Activities included:

• careers workshops and learning about the facilities management industry;
• careers workshops with Newcastle United FC around finance, retail and marketing;
• cooking and food hygiene workshops;
• menu design, meal preparation and cooking;
• presentation and speaking skills;
• and a final celebration event – a cooking challenge for invited VIP guests.

Improving young people’s lives

• ASDAN qualifications added to the CVs of all participants
• 99% said it had improved their attitude and motivation to learn; 
• 99% said it had improved their confidence and self-esteem; 
• 97% said it improved their work-life goals; 
• 94% said it improved time-management and organisation;  
• 83% said it improved financial capability; 
• 80% said it increased aspirations; and 
• 78% said it increased creativity and resilience. 

Newcastle United Foundation is incredibly proud of the impact our partnership with Robertson has had upon the young people that have been involved in the project.

– Andrew Foster, Learning and Skills Manager at Newcastle United Foundation