Support, skills and training

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HortAbility – making horticulture accessible for all

YMCA Training offers a route into professional landscaping, regardless of ability.

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Opening up Further Education opportunities to disabled people

There seems to be a certain misconception that Further Education, and apprenticeships especially,

Education

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Changing perceptions: Why apprenticeships lose out to A-Levels

For many students who received their GCSE results last week an apprenticeship won’t be the next step. This has to change.

Apprenticeships

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Finding happiness in an uncertain world

In a recent commentary piece for Independent Education Rosi Prescott says schools must prioritise student wellbeing

Education industry

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How I rebuilt my life after a car accident left me in a wheelchair

Jade Simmons got her life back on track and found a new career with help from us following a serious car accident.

Support, skills and training

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House of Lords’ social mobility inquiry – our response

We helped with a Parliamentary investigation exploring the choices available to young people transitioning into work.

Support, skills and training

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Preparing young people for work – what are the biggest challenges?

Rosi Prescott, Central YMCA’s Chief Executive, answers some of the key questions facing young people and their route to employment.

Youth Opportunity

News

New apprenticeship levy: how does it affect your business?

While some may see it as a tax, the new apprenticeship levy can be seen as an opportunity for businesses.

Apprenticeships

Feature

Changing lives for nearly two centuries

With each generation Central YMCA has evolved but its focus has always been about mind, body and spirit.

Charity news and comment

Feature

Five ways to maintain a healthy mind and body during your studies

Rosi Prescott, our Chief Executive, offers some advice to students.

Health and lifestyle

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Two Futures report – creating opportunities in post-recession UK

Our 2015 report lays out the ways we can help young people still struggling from the effects of the 2008 recession.

Support, skills and training

Support, skills and training

HortAbility – making horticulture accessible for all

Opening up Further Education opportunities to disabled people

Changing perceptions: Why apprenticeships lose out to A-Levels

Finding happiness in an uncertain world

How I rebuilt my life after a car accident left me in a wheelchair

House of Lords’ social mobility inquiry – our response

Preparing young people for work – what are the biggest challenges?

New apprenticeship levy: how does it affect your business?

Changing lives for nearly two centuries

Five ways to maintain a healthy mind and body during your studies

Two Futures report – creating opportunities in post-recession UK

World of Good report – what problems do young people face today?

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A message from the London YMCAs on Black Lives Matter

Happy Birthday to us!

Volunteers' Week 2020

Mental Health Awareness Week 2020

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