the iars international institute
Sculpt is a UK-based charity providing research, training and work-experience
opportunities that empower young people to shape their own futures and those of
their communities. We work directly with young people, employers and
professionals who support young people. All our work is guided by young people
themselves and based on carefully researched evidence. We: Facilitate forums for
young people to make their needs and their voices heard. Publish a magazine by
young people to express their perspectives and encourage debate around public
policy issues. Conduct research to uncover young people’s real needs and what
works to empower and support them. Deliver training to build young people’s
confidence, skills, ambition, resilience and sense of responsibility, so they
can shape their futures and change their communities for the better, as leaders,
social entrepreneurs and active participants in civic life. Deliver training for
professionals who work with young people, drawing on our research and expertise.
Engage with employers to facilitate work experience and employment opportunities
for young people to develop skills and access diverse jobs. Facilitate
international exchange opportunities to encourage and enable young people to
experience and appreciate other cultures, perspectives and ways of life.
