A view of the wildflowers growing in the outdoor gardens at Eden with the biomes in the far distance

Game Changer careers programme for young people

A brilliant opportunity for young people in Cornwall to get support in exploring training and employment opportunities that really suit their unique passions.

This includes an inspirational one-day taster session of what it’s like to work in the leisure and tourism industry, at the Eden Project – and it could lead to a volunteer placement with us.

A taste of Game Changer

Brogan

“‘Before Game Changer I didn’t have college, I didn’t have school, I didn’t have a job, so I was just sat in my room… It has definitely bettered my life.’”

Exploring new opportunities together

Are you a young person living in Cornwall, who is looking to explore opportunities for your future? If you’re aged 15-24 and are not currently in education or employment – or think you may soon be in this situation – give Game Changer a go.

Game Changer at Eden has been established over four years and is designed to offer personalised support to take you from your current situation into a job or training focused on your unique interests and passions. The idea isn’t just to help you get any old job, or win a place on a course you won’t enjoy, but help you explore what suits you best.

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Here’s how it works

You can choose a taster day in all sorts of different sectors – from the marine industry to construction to health right through to tourism and leisure. This is where the Eden Project comes in. We welcome groups of people just like you at Eden regularly, for one-day taster sessions. Join us to:

see behind the scenes at this well-known tourist attraction, and get an understanding of how a place like this works
meet people working in a wide range of roles, from office-based positions to practical roles around site
enjoy a personalised tour around the site, including the hidden corners, to find out how this place was created from a former clay pit, and how it’s run today
have a personalised “Gentle Start” taster day designed around you; or
meet other young people in the same boat as you, and take part in a practical activity together

We promise, the day is a fun, informal experience, and there are absolutely no classrooms or presentations.

After your taster session, you’ll chat to your Navigator about what happens next. If you found your time at Eden useful, you may decide to join us for a fantastic experience in our training garden.

Our ‘training garden’, offers an informal environment in which to develop your skills, without the need to come into contact with visitors. You’ll learn plant care skills and the science behind them, and you’ll develop people skills by working with just a few others in a peaceful and quiet setting.

These placements can be arranged for as little as one day, or for as long as you wish! They’re a great opportunity for you to explore what it is that makes you tick, and to experience being in a real workplace. As one of our horticulturalists at the training garden says, “gardening may not be your thing, but it helps you find what your thing is.”

Real life stories

Hear from young people who’ve taken part:

Find out how Game Changer at the Eden Project has helped Cameron get a job at Marks and Spencer
Find out how Game Changer at Eden helped Guinevere find happiness and enjoy learning.

Is Game Changer for you?

If you’re aged 15–24, are living in Cornwall, and are not employed or in education at the moment – or think you may soon be in this situation – you’re welcome to apply to join us on this free programme.

How to join Game Changer

If you like the sound of all this, the first thing to do is to get in touch with the team at Game Changer on 01579 646005 or 08458 621288, or email gamechanger@realideas.org Once you're part of the scheme you'll be able to chat to your Navigator about joining us for a taster session at the Eden Project.