“For eighteen months it had been a complete rollercoaster of emotions – to say the least!”
Big Conversation – Flintshire 2025
In early 2025, WeMindTheGap launched our second Big Conversation, a commitment we made in our 5 Year Plan.
Big Conversation Flintshire 2025
This Big Conversation took place in Flintshire, with an aim to listen to the lived experiences of 18–21-year-olds and local employers, to find out what life is life for them now, and what could make it better.
We also spoke with 57 employers to identify both the strengths and challenges that this age group brings to the workforce, the nature of work experience opportunities available, and being curious about their awareness of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and
Trauma-Informed Practice.
Through this second Big Conversation, we set out to explore whether the effects and impact of the pandemic continues to shape the outlook of this age group as they transition into adulthood and the world of work.
You can download our research and findings here:
Thank you for taking the time to watch, read and consider the Big Conversation findings and our response to it.
FOR EVERY PROGRAMME OF 10 GAPPIES
80%
graduate the programme
8
graduates are employed for six months
45
work placements completed with our employer partners
WELLBEING
67%
graduates report improved mental health
100%
graduates report they now feel more in control of their life
86%
graduates report improved confidence
AFTER THE PROGRAMME
60%
graduates find employment
32%
graduates go onto Further or Higher Education
95%
graduates achieve new qualifications
89%
graduates have improved mental health
91%
graduates feel they have new choices
*on average
Source: Hatch Regeneris analysis of WMTG data. Note all annual data adjusted to 2019/20 prices.
This information is correct as of July 2020.
WITHIN 1 YEAR OF GRADUATION
Social impact of
£550,000
per cohort of ten young people
Public cost saving of
£190,000
per cohort of ten young people
This information is correct as of July 2020.
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