Southport Learning Trust, Southport Education Group, and Southport BID is proud to announce the official launch of the Southport Youth Pledge initiative. The unveiling took place at the Your Southport Stars Award Ceremony, held at The Grand on Tuesday 16th April 2024.

Southport Youth Pledge focuses on increasing youth return by collaborating with employer partners and showcasing the unique employment opportunities and vibrant community spirit Southport has to offer. Through innovative educational programmes and partnerships with local businesses, Southport Youth Pledge strives to empower young people with the competencies to succeed in their chosen career paths.

“We are thrilled to launch Southport Youth Pledge and take this important step to acknowledge the excellent work of our businesses, organisations across Southport,” said Ian Parry, Director of Education at Southport Learning Trust. We are very fortunate to have exceptional businesses and organisations in Southport that proactively work with our schools and colleges. Working with Southport BID and Southport Education Group will provide a structured opportunity to create ambitious innovators, visionary thinkers and extraordinary pioneers throughout our town”

Michelle Brabner, Principal and Chief Executive of Southport Education Group said, “We can now come together, with a cohesive approach, to make it easier for employers to support the work of our education providers in the region. We are very fortunate in Southport to have some amazing employers who already demonstrate tremendous commitment to our young people. We were honoured to award Techedia, Lattimer and Fletchers Solicitors with The Employer Accreditation Award at the Your Southport Stars Awards on Tuesday evening.”

Southport Youth Pledge, along with stakeholders and the wider community are committed to nurturing the generation of confident, capable and engaged young people, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of our future workforce, driving economic excellence for Southport.

For more information about Southport Youth Pledge and how to get involved, head to www.southport.ac.uk/pledge.

To discuss the Pledge in more detail with one of the team, please contact Dionne webber-d@meolscop.co.uk or Madeleine madeleine.greenwood@southport.ac.uk