The bemix Supported Employment group in Medway chose to support Young Minds, a charity dedicated to improving mental health for young people, for their recent Social Action Project. The team held a bake sale to raise both money and awareness for the charity. 

Young people in the group baked their own goods and also provided some shop-bought items, along with hot drinks, for a small fee. The bake sale took place at Medway Community Hub, a bemix Supported Employment classroom venue. People in bemix workforce and other businesses based at Medway Community Hub were invited to attend. The turnout was fantastic, and the group exceeded their target of £100 by raising an impressive £111 in total!

 

"It's gone brilliant." - Shannon

"We have had a good go at raising money for an important cause." - Harvinder

"It's gone very well." - Josh

"I'm glad I sold my cakes." - Duncan

"This was a great project to develop teamwork and communication skills." - Bella

 

 

“What an amazing success. The cakes were very tasty. Please do it again!” - Sharon Duckworth, bemix Supported Employment Area Manager for Medway and Gravesham 

"The class worked together extremely well to plan and produce this event. They should be really proud of what they have achieved." - Samantha Bartholomew, bemix Supported Employment Specialist in Medway and Gravesham.

In bemix Supported Employment programmes, young people learn valuable skills, including teamwork, communication, and problem-solving. Supported Employment is a blend of work placement, classroom lessons and tailored support from bemix Supported Employment Specialists. In the classroom, young people focus on Functional Skills, Maths and English, Enterprise Activities, Personal Development lessons and Support from Employment Specialists to prepare for work placements.

As an Enterprise Activity, the bake sale was a fantastic way for the group to raise funds for a great cause, as well as continue to build on skills developed in the classroom, and during work placements. Young people gain practical experience needed for meaningful, long-term employment.

 

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