The Open University’s Carers Scholarship Fund is the very first of its kind in the UK. They have already provided the equivalent of 50 full Open University scholarships to carers so that they get the chance to study, develop their sense of identity outside of caring and retrain towards seeking new employment. They are aiming […]
Read more...Are you a young adult carer thinking about your next steps in education and higher educational options? Finding out about what to expect, the opportunities available to you and and how you can manage some of the challenges you might face is really valuable. Even if you are undecided about whether university is for you it is […]
Read more...Are you a young adult carer thinking about your next steps in education and higher educational options? ‘Take Your Place’ for young adult carer workshops are being run by the University of East Anglia (UEA), to help young adult carers find out more about the university. The workshops are being run as webinars and are here to help you navigate […]
Read more...If you are a carer aged 16+ (a young adult carer) who is looking at applying to go to college or university, or thinking about writing up your CV ready for job applications we are able to link you in to mentoring scheme. This scheme that is being offered through Carers Trust in partnership with […]
Read more...The University of East Anglia outreach team are holding a day where young carers and young adult carers can go along to find out about life at the university. Whether you are already keen to go to university or just want to find out more this event is suitable for you. Taking place on Tuesday […]
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