Connecting Futures

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Connecting Futures

Coaching and community opportunities for young people aged 16–25.

Connecting Futures inclusive, community-based coaching programme designed to empower young people from all backgrounds, including those who are not in education, employment or training (NEET), at risk of becoming so, or facing challenges due to disability, racial inequity, or identity.

Grounded in Yes Futures’ award-winning methodology and trusted by over 70 schools and colleges, Connecting Futures helps young people build confidence, develop employability skills, and discover their potential through accessible, person-led coaching that adapts to individual needs and circumstances. All while connecting them to opportunities within their communities.

About the programme

Many young people in the community face barriers to moving forward- from low confidence or lack of direction to exclusion, discrimination, or limited access to positive role models.

Connecting Futures provides targeted, personalised support to help young people engage, set meaningful goals, and take their next steps towards employment, education, or volunteering. Our coaching is flexible and accessible.

The programme focuses on the four essential personal development skills proven to make the biggest impact:

Confidence
Building self-belief and motivation.

Communication
Improving teamwork and interpersonal skills.

Resilience
Strengthening perseverance and problem-solving.

Self-awareness
Understanding strengths and aspirations.

An additional focus on community involvement helps participants recognise their role in society and see the value they bring to others.

How it works

Connecting Futures is fully managed by Yes Futures and designed to fit flexibly around your organisation’s existing provision. Each participant receives structured, evidence-based coaching and experiential opportunities to develop the skills and confidence to thrive.

Programme includes:

6x

1:1 Coaching
Sessions

Personalised support from a trained coach, helping young people set goals, build confidence, and take action.

6x

Group
Sessions

Before each coaching session, participants take part in workshops that sharpen mindset, boost communication and primes them for powerful and purposeful 1:1 coaching.

Add ons:

World of Work

A career-focused experience day exploring different industries, workplaces, and routes into employment.

Play Your Part

A community volunteering day with local charities and social action projects, promoting teamwork, empathy, and civic engagement.

Self-Coaching Toolkit & Progress Tracking

Reflection tools and digital self-assessments to measure individual and cohort-level progress.

Impact

Our evidence-based approach delivers measurable outcomes.
Across Yes Futures programmes:

92%

reported improvements in their skills.

76%

of young people increased their confidence.

88%

felt more prepared for their future.

84%

said the programme made a positive difference.

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Why partner with Yes Futures?

Proven impact with over a decade of delivery across schools and FE settings.

Fully managed programme requiring minimal staff input.

Flexible delivery for community, youth, and employability providers.

Clear, cohort-level impact data for funders and commissioners.

Case Study- London Borough of Hounslow

In 2022–24, we partnered with the London Borough of Hounslow to support disadvantaged young people to build essential skills, engage positively with their communities, strengthen their sense of belonging, and raise their aspirations for the future.

The project exceeded expectations, delivering strong outcomes and impact.