Award-winning You Make It provides holistic empowerment programmes for young unemployed women to help them access the confidence, networks and experiences needed to claim a right to their city and the lives they deserve.
Over the last 11 years they’ve supported over 450 women to transform their lives; 83% of whom are now in full-time employment, have returned to study, or are working on business ideas.
The next programme launches in January 2023 and they have 25 fully-funded places, each worth £5000, to be awarded. If you know a woman that could benefit from this life-changing opportunity, they want to hear from you!
YMI Programme
YMI provides access to 4-months’ worth of unique support, including:
- Expert-led workshops
- Exclusive guest talks
- 1-1 mentoring with trained professionals
- Therapy & pastoral care
- Wellbeing activities including yoga, running & cooking classes
- Tailored work placements
Impact
As well as incredible employment outcomes, after completing YMI:
- 100% of women felt more confident
- 100% felt happier overall
- 92% felt better able to manage their health and wellbeing
- 74% were no longer claiming benefits 6-months after graduating from YMI
“Without YMI, I would never have dreamed of applying for my current job and I would have doubted my skills. I never thought I would be smart enough to do the job that I am doing now. YMI came at the right time to uplift me…I feel absolutely happier, I feel encouraged. It was great to be reminded of my potential and that I can get out of my head and actually do things.”
– Serena, Programme Participant
Eligibility
The programme is open to women who are:
- Aged 18-30
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Working-class
- Racially minoritised
- Living in London (East prioritised)
Make a Referral
There are three ways to share:
- Directly refer a woman to the team by sending them a brief introduction and their details.
- Invite YMI to host an info session for a group of eligible women you work with.
- Share this opportunity with your networks.
Get in touch with Luca Hussain, our Programmes Manager, on: 07398 766 704 / luca@you-make-it.org
