Pathways

Nurturing ambition, creativity and future potential.
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Our Programmes

Whatever your starting point, we’re here to help.

Everyone’s journey is different — and we’re here to support yours. Whether you're starting out, changing direction, or looking for new skills and confidence, our pathways programmes provide the guidance, learning and space you need to move forward.

With a focus on creativity, real-world experience and personal growth, we help people explore new futures in ways that are supportive, inclusive and rooted in the real world.

Who it's for...

Pathways is designed for anyone who needs a bit of support to take their next step — especially young people aged 15–30, those not in education or employment, or people looking to return to learning or build confidence in a creative environment.

We work with individuals, schools, youth services and community groups to make sure the support is right for the people who need it most.

Our Programmes.

Empowering Journeys and Inspiring Impact, these might what you need to get started.

YEP! – Youth Engagement Programme

18-24?
Living in Cornwall?
Not in work or education?

Real Ideas offers 121 support and group sessions to support young people 18-24 with career and skills exploration as well as sector exploration and accessing opportunities.

  • Career Exploration
  • Explore Opportunities
  • Build Skills and Confidence
  • Support to Gain Employment
  • Support to access Education
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People Hub

Real Ideas supports individuals with mental health challenges to move towards sustainable employment through a person-centred, holistic approach.

‍The programme offers tailored support plans, confidence building, training, and access to work opportunities. With regular contact, peer support, and links to community resources and understanding employers, Real Ideas helps reduce isolation, build skills, and support long-term employment goals.

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Skills Futures

Skills Future has been created to ensure that young people are supported to develop the independence and resilience required to be able to move into adulthood with the skills and attributes required to succeed within either education, training or employment.

Digital Futures Cornwall

Devonport Futures is an innovative skills programme linked to the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport. Real Pathways offers digitals skills exploration for people 18+ living in Plymouth.

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Case studies.

Explore how we've helped shape creative futures, unlock new opportunities, and build sustainable pathways for growth through innovative strategies and transformative solutions.

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Empowering Through Code: Aiden’s Path to a Tech Career

Aiden’s journey with Yep! transformed his academic knowledge into hands-on tech skills. Volunteering and career support boosted his confidence and prepared him for roles in game development.

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A Step In the Right Direction

By listening to EA’s goals and funding practical training, YEP! helped her turn a passion for the outdoors into a pet care business, boosting confidence and creating a path to self-employment.

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Driving Success In Cornwall

Free driving theory lessons and funded licences are helping young people in rural Cornwall overcome transport barriers, build confidence, and access employment opportunities.

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Working Together to Change a Young Mans Life

Through multi-agency collaboration, Jack—a young man with autism and ADHD—transformed from long-term unemployment to a creative internship, gaining confidence and independence along the way.

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Not a one-size-fits-all approach.

We believe that support should start with people — not processes. That’s why our approach is flexible, relational and creative. We don’t follow a set script or ask you to fit a mould.

We listen first, then work alongside you to build a pathway that fits your goals, at your pace. It’s support that’s as unique as the people we work with.

2,606
people have signed up to funded programmes where we have helped them build skills, confidence and networks, including Game Changer, Ambitions, Green Thinkers, Compass, Yep, Digital Futures COrnwall, People Hub, and Devonport Futures.
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young people moved into employment, education, or training following support.

Contact

Need to get in touch? Here are our contact details to get in touch with the right people.

yes@realideas.org
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