New Pioneers Programme (NPP) in Rochdale is a unique employability and community engagement programme that aims to provide intensive support and life coaching for people who are economically inactive or who have significant barriers to employment or services or for those wishing to explore the opportunity of further education or meaningful employment. Our vision at the New Pioneer Programme is to empower our participants (our pioneers) with flexible, personalised, intensive support to improve their well-being, health, and skills, helping them find and achieve their long-term aspirations. Our pioneers will receive one-on-one support and mentoring, and they will become part of a growing New Pioneer community, building community cohesion and resilience, as well as a peer network supporting each. The programme is delivered in partnership with Rochdale Boroughwide Housing and Rochdale Borough Council with the aim to tackle long-term economic inequality.
