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News: Empowering Canterbury District Residents Through Skills Development

Since its launch in May 2024, CXK’s Canterbury Pathways programme has engaged more than 250 residents across the Canterbury district, providing essential support to those looking to enhance their skills and access valuable training opportunities The programme focuses on improving employability...

Making the Most of Your Gap Year

A gap year can be a transformative experience, offering a wealth of opportunities to explore new horizons, gain valuable skills, and create lasting memories To find out what a gap year entails and why you might consider taking one, check out our What is a Gap Year & Should I Take One blog In...

What is a Gap Year & Should I Take One?

A Gap Year is a great way to buy yourself some additional time before making a decision on your next steps, such as whether you’re going to University, what you’d like to study if you do decide to go and time to discover yourself as a person Equally, parents might be looking for gap year advice...

Sarah’s Story

I came to prison in December 2023, having been out of education for 17 years Despite being neurodiverse, I’ve learned to use my ADHD to my advantage In just 10 months, I’ve achieved so much By the time I’m released, I will have nearly completed a degree I plan to continue working with CXK to...

Helen’s Story

I met with CXK within the first two weeks of arriving in prison and have had a review every six months since then The CXK staff are always there whenever I need advice about my distance learning When I first spoke to CXK, I was informed of what activities the prison offered My adviser answered...

“Step into Christmas” Information Session

Time: 11:00-12:30 Looking to earn extra money this Christmas and expand your career options Join the National Careers Service for our Step into Christmas session, where we’ll guide you through everything you need to secure seasonal employment During this session, we will cover: ...