Coronavirus (COVID-19)

We would like to reassure you that we are closely monitoring the situation and working with the government and NHS.

For guidance on coronavirus and the latest information for Devon, visit Devon County Council’s coronavirus (COVID-19) advice pages.

Step Forward

Step Forward

Is a lack of work experience holding you back? Are you feeling like you missed out on the opportunity to achieve qualifications in English and maths? Do you need some advice and guidance on how to write an application or tips to tackle an interview?

Step Forward is a flexible, supportive programme that helps you start to think about working towards your goals and future career. Step Forward is aimed at care leavers in Devon aged between 16 and 25.

Enrolling on the programme will allow you to develop your skills, experience and qualifications by offering a variety of opportunities.

Your own personalised programme could include:

  • work experience
  • careers advice
  • coaching
  • CV and application writing and interview skills workshops
  • job searching and document preparation sessions
  • English and maths qualifications
  • a construction card.

With a great support network and rewards along the way to celebrate your achievements, don’t hesitate to get involved.

Check out our Step Forward video, hear about young people’s experience on the Step Forward programme and how we have ringfenced apprenticeships for care leavers.

Annual Report 2020

Here is Step Forward’s Annual Report 2020, in this report we celebrate and reflect on the work we have done with young people over the past 12 months, in a year that has created some unpredictable challenges but also some amazing successes.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to 2021.

You can also take a look at the 2019 Step Forward Annual Report.

We take accessibility seriously and recognise that some of the information presented in the files available on this page may not be fully accessible to someone using assistive technology such as a screen reader. If you need guidance or an alternative format, email stepforward@devon.gov.uk with details of any preferred format and the assistive technology you use.

Contact us

  • Text: ‘I’m In’ to 07970 680770 and we will call you.
  • Email: stepforward@devon.gov.uk.
  • Call: 01392 383000 and ask for the Apprenticeship Team.