Building on our learning from working with various community and corporate partners we launched the new-look Northern Opportunities project at Salisbury High School in 2020.
Northern Opportunities is a Kain Foundation initiative, delivered in partnership with the dedicated leadership at Salisbury High School, our Community Partners Raise Foundation and Youth Opportunities and our Corporate Partner Kain Lawyers.
The Northern Opportunities program is a unique four-year program supporting high school students to develop the skills and capabilities to be socially and economically independent, optimistic and resilient. Each year, 15 to 20 eligible Year 8 students are selected and inducted into the program. These are students who have needs aligned with the program and are ineligible for other extension initiatives, meaning they may otherwise miss out on much-needed enrichment opportunities.
From years 9 to 12, the students undertake a suite of modules designed to equip them with the tools, networks and confidence needed to fulfil their potential. They are challenged and supported to create goals, build resilience, test their limits, increase self-awareness, and develop the skills and sense of self-efficacy required to realise their potential.
Students in the Northern Opportunities program are also able to apply for financial scholarships funded by the Kain Foundation, aligned with their study and work objectives.
If you want to know more about our Northern Opportunities program or get involved, contact us.
