NEXT GEN'S VOYCE

VOICE OF YOUTH FOR CONFIDENCE & EMPOWERMENT

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.

VOYCE PROGRAMME

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Are you aged 16-21 and interested in joining? Complete the registration form by clicking the button below or scanning the QR code to apply.

*Your registration will be placed on a waitlist for our upcoming placements*

Next Gen's VOYCE, youth empowerment, work experience, Portsmouth, Porchester, Hampshire

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.

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SO, WHAT IS VOYCE ALL ABOUT?

VOYCE is a youth leadership, employability, and life skills programme offering free work experience through hands-on, project-based learning.

Every young person's journey is different, which is why our support is flexible, tailored and designed around your individual needs. VOYCE is a community where young people are heard, supported and empowered to grow.

YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING PART WILL:

Build confidence and aspirations.
Gain project work experience they can evidence on CVs and applications.
Develop life skills such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and time management.
Receive support with job searching, applications, and interview preparation.
Create or strengthen CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
Meet inspiring role models with lived experience of navigating education, work, and life challenges.

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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.