Find out how work experience went for three Young Greenwich members!

 Last month CACT welcomed three young people to the team as part of their work experience placement. Isabelle Jones, Lucie Ferris and Kayla Judge are all prominent members of Young Greenwich who frequently attend Valley Central Youth Hub

All three members have taken part in various projects and activities such as creating an inspiring banner for Red White and Black day which they received the Best Project Award at Young Greenwich Awards 2022. They are seen as role models, often supporting younger members at the youth hub. This time they were challenged with various working tasks and were able to explore how they can apply their skills and knowledge in a professional environment 

Matt Horne Greenwich Youth Service Partnership manager stated, ' It was great to support our members in their work experience journey. They have worked really hard and we have all seen positive developments in the short time of their placement’

 Find out below how their work experience journey went

Isabelle Jones:

Age: 15

How are you finding this experience?

I have really enjoyed this experience, it has been so much fun and has brought me out of my comfort zone. It has also provided me with the opportunity to work with young people.

Your future experiences and career goals:

I want to continue working with CACT and have the opportunity to work with younger children, I would like to be a support system for them.

What has working experience taught you?

There’s a lot more that happens in the youth service.  Working takes a lot of effort and commitment

Fun fact about yourself:

I love math – (especially expanding brackets)

Lucie Ferris

Age:15

How are you finding this experience?

I am finding this experience exciting, and it is very different from just attending youth sessions.

Your future experiences and career goals:

I want to definitely finish secondary school, and then complete college. Then my goal is to go into youth work.

What has work experience taught you?

This experience has actually made me realize that I love an organisation that provides flexibility and also the opportunity to challenge myself.

Fun fact about yourself:

I don’t revise yet I pass all my subjects – I class myself as an intellectual being.

Kayla Judge:

Age:15

How are you finding this experience?

This is a new experience and it is nice to meet new people and different personalities.

What has this work experience taught you?

This has taught me to communicate with people better and time management. I am also learning from those with different needs and adjusting to their working styles.

Fun fact about you:

I pride myself as a very pleasant person – I get along with everyone.

We hope these experiences help the girls in their future careers and we look forward to supporting other young people in their career development.