programme

Denis law’s academy

supported by the wood foundation

 

Delivered in partnership with Robert Gordon University with support from The Wood Foundation. Denis Law’s Academy aims to support young people through personal, professional and wellbeing development to help shape their aspirations.

Directed by young people, Denis Law’s Academy offers tailored development opportunities:

  • DISCOVER - Personal Development - Targeted skills development (See examples here).

  • EXPLORE - Professional Development - Gain qualifications and experience.

  • ADVENTURE - Career Development - Career coaching to identify areas of interest and set personal goals.

Learner Journey  

You will begin by having your first 1 to 1 with our programme lead; identify where you are at, where you would like to be (if you know) and decide your first steps with Denis Law’s Academy.

You might focus on your own personal development DISCOVER, or your next steps may be geared towards professional development EXPLORE.

Most learners will begin with one of these areas, which will provide the basis for moving into the career development phase ADVENTURE. There is no time limit on getting to this point, everyone’s journey is unique. After each step you will be given the opportunity to reflect and mutually agree your next area of focus.

Denis Law’s Academy will recruit young people aged 14-20 from Denis Law Legacy Trust’s flagship Streetsport programme.

testimonial

“Denis Law’s Academy has had a positive impact on my confidence and communication skills. I am now able to speak to new people and feel more confident in myself whilst doing this.”
— Kelsey Seivwright, pilot participant

Over 2023/24, Denis Law’s Academy has seen a series of successful early-participants working directly with the Trust’s Community Coordinator on their personal and professional development.

One of those early-participants was Kelsey Seivwright who, while on a year-long placement with the charity, grew her confidence and skills, while playing a vital role in shaping and informing the programme.

 

Denis Law’s Academy is supported by the below organisations