02/06/2026
✨ Job Coaching Spotlight ✨
How local businesses can help change a young person’s future
The Mix’s Together Project supports young people through short- and long-term work placements within the local community.
These opportunities help young people develop valuable workplace skills, build confidence, strengthen social skills, and gain meaningful experience to enhance their CVs.
The project has been particularly beneficial for young people facing challenges such as social anxiety or low confidence, helping them overcome barriers and take positive steps towards employment.
We also support young people with practical tasks at The Mix, such as preparing and folding leaflets, helping them develop transferable skills, build a sense of purpose, and contribute to the work of our charity.
Throughout their placements, young people receive dedicated one-to-one support from experienced youth workers, who provide guidance, encouragement, and practical help to build confidence, manage challenges, and succeed in the workplace.
🌟 Meet Lily
Lily first attended our youth evening drop-ins at The Mix before signing up with our team for employability support. Currently studying Digital Marketing at college, Lily was keen to complete her volunteering hours with our marketing team.
From supporting our social media activity to helping run youth voice focus groups, Lily has brought enthusiasm, creativity, and a genuine passion for marketing to the team.
Lily says:
"Volunteering at The Mix has been an absolute pleasure. No two days are the same, and I have so much fun working with the team.
I first started coming to The Mix through the youth drop-ins and very quickly fell in love with the charity. So, when I needed to find a work placement for college, I knew I wanted to volunteer here.
Since November 2025, I have been helping the marketing team. I’ve loved every minute of my time volunteering, and it has been amazing to support such a fantastic team of people who work behind the scenes to make this charity what it is.
Thank you to everyone at The Mix."
💙 We Need You
We are incredibly grateful to the local businesses that have partnered with us to make these placements possible.
Could your business offer a placement for a young person?
By providing a placement, you can help a young person gain experience, build confidence, and take important steps towards their future.
If you're a local business interested in supporting this initiative, we'd love to hear from you.
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📣 For Young People
If you are aged 15–25 and feel you would benefit from this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you too.
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