PROJECT 1:
SUMMER FASHION SCHOOL 2008 PROGRAMME:
Aim of the programme - To showcase a collection of fashion wear produced and created by young people from the local community

Target group - The programme is aimed at a maximum of 12 young people who are aged between 15 and 20 interested in Fashion, Art, Design and Textiles and who want to explore their creative aspirations within the Fashion Industry. The programme would also like to target individuals who have previously experienced difficulties in educational establishments or young people currently involved within the Youth Justice System.

No previous experience in fashion is necessary, just a desire and interest to learn and gain new experiences within the fashion industry.

Objectives of the programme - The programme wants to encourage and empower individuals within the local community by raising self-esteem and helping these individuals to channel their energies into positive activities by utilising their new found skills and experiences.

Outline of the Programme - The Robert Levy Foundation is offering a 6 week fashion course within Hackney college commencing from July 22nd to 27th August 2008.

Each day will commence from 10:00am to 4:00pm operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

** Extra days can be arranged in order to complete work for Hackney Empire Event.

The programme will conclude with a showcase of creative work at the Hackney Empire Event on 20th September 2008 where other young people will be given the opportunity to display their talents. This is also supported by a job-fair with local employers offering advice on gaining employment and opportunities in enrolling into further education courses.
There is also the opportunity for young people to experience a professional fashion shoot of their work and have work printed in a magazine/paper.

Venue -The programme will be held at Hackney College's Shoreditch campus.
Materials - All materials and machinery will be provided by the foundation throughout the programme.
Staff - 2 to 3 staff members are allocated with maximum group of 12.
Pat (Robert's mother) has 20 years experience in the fashion industry and is currently a teacher in fashion.
Melissa has 10 years fashion experience and has recently launched her own fashion label.

PROJECT 2:
SUMMER MOTOR VEHICLE TRAINING 2008
The summer motor vehicle training programme is designed to introduce individuals who are interested in the motor vehicle industry. On the programme, participants will gain some basic knowledge of vehicle servicing and modifications. Participants will also get the opportunity to visit race circuits, various training centres within the industry such as the Honda Institute and top vehicle dealers such as Citroen. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to design and develop a car that will be given away in a raffle at the foundation's annual event in September. If you are interested in this project, please get in touch with the Foundation in the Contact Us section of the website.

PROJECT 3:
THE ROBERT LEVY FOUNDATION & EDF ENEGRY MENTORING PROJECT
EDF Energy has developed a business training programme in conjunction with the Robert Levy Foundation. Participants on this program will work as a team on the development and running of a business from start to finish. With guidance and support from various departments within EDF Energy and the Robert Levy Foundation, the team created a coffee cart business - ‘A cup of Youth'.

A Cup of Youth was inspired and developed by the young men and women who successfully applied to take part in the program. The business has been promoted and trailed around London thus giving the participants first hand experience in the many aspects of the business world.

If you are a young adult looking for work experience or a business that would like to get involved with organisations within the community, please get in touch with the Foundation in the Contact Us section of the website.