Project Can Do is our more advanced skills and enterprise programme for students in Year 9.
Project Can Do
Our pioneering skills and enterprise programme builds confidence and unlocks potential.
This three-day programme builds on the skills and experiences from Skills in Action - and achieves outcomes as a stand alone programme too.
During Project Can Do students will learn how to develop their own ideas - working in teams to design and present a fully-formed business plan on the final day.
What it looks like
Project Can Do is a powerful journey of self-discovery and real-world learning designed to help bridge the gap between education and employment.
Students develop key personal and professional skills through activity-based challenges, and inspiring input from local employers.
Project Can Do is highly-effective at reconnecting young people with learning and helping them discover their confidence, purpose and direction.
At a glance:
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THREE DAY EXPERIENCE HOSTED ON SCHOOL PREMISES
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UP TO 40 STUDENTS PER PROGRAMME
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PREDOMINANTLY ACTIVITY-BASED CHALLENGES
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STUDENTS LEARN KEY SKILLS AND DESIGN THEIR OWN COMMUNITY-FOCUSED BUSINESS IDEAS
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HALF-DAY WORKSHOPS LED BY EXPERT FACILITATORS AND SUPPORTED BY EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERS
Core outcomes
By the end of Project Can Do, students will:
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UNDERSTAND HOW TO GENERATE A BUSINESS IDEA
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WORK IN A HIGH-FUNCTIONING TEAM WITH DEFINED ROLES
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APPLY STRUCTURED ENTERPRISE THINKING TO SOLVE PROBLEMS
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COMMUNICATE IDEAS PERSUASIVELY
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DEVELOP SELF-AWARENESS THROUGH OUR SIMPLE PERSONALITY FRAMEWORK
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Key outcomes - student responses
SKILLS DEVELOPED
Teamwork
Communication
Problem solving
Business skills
Leadership
Resilience
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Felt more confident after our prorammmes
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Developed clearer ideas about their futures
I never thought I'd see some of our SEND students having the confidence to stand up and present to a room full of people.
It will unlock a lifetime of opportunities for them. It's the 'Project Can Do' effect!
Mrs. Jephson,
Head of Business Studies,
Samworth Church Academy
Real world learning
We collaborate with inspiring local individuals and organisations with strong community footprints to help shape, support and enrich each regional programme.
These partners don’t just drop in - they co-create the experience. From sharing inspirational stories and providing industry insights, to contextualising the learning with real-world case studies.
Their input ensures our programme reflects up-to-date, place-based skills that can provide meaningful pathways beyond school.
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Programme structure overview
DAY ONE
Workshop 1
AM
Self-awareness & High-Performing Teams
Workshop 2
PM
Opportunity & Idea Generation
DAY TWO
Workshop 3
AM
Business Model & Planning
Workshop 4
PM
Build, Test & Pitch Preparation
DAY THREE
Workshop 5
AM
Final Business Presentations
Workshop 6
PM
Reflection,Next Steps
& Award Ceremony
I loved presenting our business ideas and showing what we had created in those last few weeks.
Having to work as a team and brainstorm ideas got our minds working. It helped us to build confidence and learn how to communicate better with each other.
It was fast paced and we had to work hard, and the feedback we received helped us to improve for the future.We all wish the programme was longer. We want to do it again!
Edie,
School of Science and Technology, Maidstone
Information for schools
Project Can Do is designed to be high-impact and simple for schools to implement.
Our programmes are all designed to be delivered during your work experience week, and all we need from our school partners is:
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A COHORT OF UP TO 40 STUDENTS
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THREE DAYS IN YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE WEEK
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A CLASSROOM WITH A SMART BOARD OR TV
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UP TO TWO STAFF MEMBERS (NO PREP OR DELIVERY REQUIRED)
We provide everything else - including programme design, materials, delivery and DBS-checked facilitators. If you need help selecting and recruiting students, let us know. We'd be happy to help.
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