VOYCE is Politely Rebellious Next Gen CIC’s youth-led programme, created for young people, by young people.
It provides a safe, empowering space where young people can build confidence, life skills, and real-world experience, while preparing for employment, further education, and future opportunities.
Through weekly sessions, VOYCE supports young people across Portsmouth and surrounding areas to gain free work experience, project-based work experience, and practical skills that strengthen CVs, support job searching, and build independence.
CREATED BY OUR YOUNG PEOPLE
Everything about VOYCE has been shaped by the young people involved; from the name, to the mission, to the projects themselves.
VOYCE stands for Voice of Youth for Confidence & Empowerment, a name chosen by the group to reflect exactly what the programme delivers:
- Confidence-building
- Leadership development
- Life skills for adulthood and employment
- Opportunities to gain real experience, not just qualifications
VOYCE is youth-led, youth-powered, and rooted in lived experience. Adults support the process, but young people lead the direction.
SO, WHAT IS VOYCE ALL ABOUT?
VOYCE is an 8-week youth leadership, employability, and life skills programme offering free work experience through hands-on, project-based learning.
YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING PART WILL:
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Build confidence and aspirations.
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Gain project work experience they can evidence on CVs and applications.
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Develop life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.
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Receive support with job searching, applications, and interview preparation.
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Create or strengthen CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
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Meet inspiring role models with lived experience of navigating education, work, and life challenges.
Work Experience That Actually Means Something
VOYCE offers free work experience for young people who may not otherwise have access to opportunities.
Instead of shadowing, young people:
- Work on real projects
- Build transferable employability skills
- Gain experience they can confidently talk about in job interviews
- Learn how to present themselves professionally in job searching and online spaces
This is project-based work experience designed to prepare young people for the real world.
WHY VOYCE MATTERS
We believe real change starts with listening to young people, and equipping them with the tools they need to succeed. VOYCE was created to raise aspirations, build confidence and independence, and support job readiness and employability. The programme also focuses on developing life skills that last beyond the sessions, giving young people the power to shape their own futures.
VOYCE is designed to support young people who may feel unsure about work, education, or next steps, helping them move forward with clarity, confidence, and purpose. By providing practical guidance alongside empowerment, VOYCE enables participants to make meaningful progress in both personal and professional development.
WHO IS VOYCE FOR?
VOYCE is for young people who want to:
- Gain free work experience
- Build confidence and life skills
- Improve their job prospects
- Learn how to search and apply for jobs
- Strengthen their CV/professional profile
- Be part of something meaningful and youth-led
No experience needed. Just curiosity, commitment, and a willingness to grow.
VOYCE IS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION.
And it’s led by them too.
