Building on their investment in the creation of Base71, Barnsley Youth Zone (which will be Yorkshire’s first OnSide Youth Zone when it opens in 2026), the ASOS Foundation is now extending its support to benefit young people across the country.
This new investment will initially support youth workers across OnSide’s four London Youth Zones, before expanding to a further six Youth Zones by 2028. The support will enable the roll-out of a pioneering youth worker career pathway programme, currently being piloted across the OnSide Network. This five-year development initiative is designed to support Junior Youth Workers with potential to progress from a Level 2 Youth Work qualification through to degree-level, while continuing their crucial paid roles in Youth Zones.
“Our pioneering partnership with OnSide cuts to the heart of the ASOS Foundation’s mission of breaking down barriers for young people to achieve amazing things. The youth worker career pathway will not only deliver long-term, sustainable change for those directly involved, but also contribute to the wider success of youth work right across the country – helping drive long-term community impact. We’re proud to be extending our partnership with OnSide and are also looking forward to the launch of Yorkshire’s first OnSide Youth Zone, Base71, in Barnsley in the months ahead.”
José Antonio Ramos, ASOS Foundation Trustee and ASOS CEO
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