3 Commercial Way, Wellingborough, NN8 1ET
Youth Boredom &
Skills Projects
Structured, youth programmes combining accredited training, mentoring and real work experience in a live venue environment.
Delivered by Community Projects Base C.I.C at Palm Beach, Wellingborough.
Supervised by experienced staff
Real work experience opportunities
Accredited training
pathways
Safe, structured environment
We aim to support young people to:
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Develop employability and real-world life skills
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Gain real experience in a supervised professional setting
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Access positive opportunities within their local community
👉 Programmes available for ages 11–17
👉 Free and funded opportunities available
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Explore our youth programmes below
Our Structured Employability & Youth Programmes
A structured pathway from first engagement to real work experience and progression
Palm Beach | Young Entrepreneurs & Skills
Programme
Youth Entrepreneurs Programme
Ages. 13 - 17 | Duration: 12 Weeks | £ Free to participants
(funded by Community Projects Base C.I.C through reinvested community trading activity)
A structured employability and skills programme combining accredited training, mentoring and supervised work experience within a real working venue environment.
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Participants gain hands-on experience supporting real events, developing responsibility, confidence and workplace skills.
Participants are expected to commit approximately 2–4 hours per week of supervised training and experience(typically Saturdays).
This commitment is essential to successfully complete the programme and make the most of the opportunity provided.
Failure to attend without notice may affect completion and certification
What Participants Gain
âś” Accredited online training certificates
âś” Logged volunteering / work experience hours
âś” Mentoring and professional guidance / references
âś” Supervised experience at real events and activities
âś” Palm Beach completion certificate
Experience Areas Covered
âś” Customer service & hospitality
âś” Event operations & teamwork
âś” Youth promotion & outreach
âś” Professional conduct & responsibility
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This programme is designed to support progression into Stage 2 of the programme, further education, volunteering or employment
Real feedback from our past Participants
How to Join The Programme
(Limited spaces available for each intake - early registration recommended)
Places on this programme are limited and offered through an application or referral process to ensure each participant receives the right level of support and supervision.
Free to participants. Delivered by Community Projects Base C.I.C through reinvested trading activity.
Palm Beach | Youth DJ Workshops Programme
Practical Dj training combined with real performance opportunities and progression pathways.
Palm Beach Youth
DJ Workshops
Ages. 11 - 17 | Duration: 8 Weeks |
Youth DJ Workshops & Mentoring
Ages. 11 - 17 | Duration: 8 Weeks | £75
Subsidised fee
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Structured DJ skills training combined with supervised event shadowing designed to build confidence, creativity and professional behaviour.
Learn to DJ & Build Confidence
DJ Skills Training
Live Event Shadowing
Confidence & Creativity
Participants are expected to complete approximately 2 hours of shadowing per week (typically Saturdays).
Failure to complete attendance expectations may result in withdrawal from the course.
Real Experience Opportunities
Shadow Professional DJs
Practice & Rehearse
Perform Live Sets
âś” Shadow professional DJs
âś” Guided practice sessions
âś” Supervised live performance opportunities
âś” Confidence-building performance opportunities
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Participants progress from learning to real-world application through structured stages
What Participants Learn
âś” DJ equipment & mixing fundamentals
âś” Music selection & crowd awareness
âś” Microphone skills & confidence
âś” DJ professionalism & safety
âś” Palm Beach completion certificate
DJ Equipment
Participants are not required to bring their own equipment.
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All core training and supervised practice takes place using Palm Beach's professional DJ equipment during workshop sessions. Unless participants choose to use their own.
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Participants who wish to practice at home or build playlists outside of the sessions may do so using their own equipment or software, however this is optional and not required to complete the programme.
SEN-Inclusive DJ Workshops
We also offer SEN-inclusive DJ workshop options, delivered in smaller groups or 1-to-1 with a calm, supportive approach.
Sessions are adapted to individual needs where possible, focusing on confidence, creativity and enjoyment in a safe environment.
All DJ sessions are fully supervised with clear boundaries and safeguarding procedures in place.
SEN requirements can be discussed at the enquiry stage. easy.
Register Your Interest
Limited Places Available​
Limited places available to maintain a high-quality, supported experience for all participants
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Sign up for the next course date
Real Outcomes & Success:
“Previous participants have successfully launched mobile DJ businesses, with one former student progressing into a permanent DJ role at a popular local venue"
School Holiday Clubs & Activities
School Holiday Clubs & Activities
Ages. Varies by activity
Affordable, supervised activities delivered during school holidays to reduce boredom, support families and keep children active and engaged.
Community Projects Base C.I.C Supporting young people across Wellingborough & North Northamptonshire
đź“Ť Palm Beach 3 Commercial Way Wellingborough NN8 1ET
Young people, parents, schools and referral partners can register interest in one or more of our structured youth programmes below.
Places are limited across all programmes