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Programmes of Support

YEP! – Youth Engagement Programme

18-24 ?
Living In Cornwall ?
Not In Work or Education ?

Real Ideas offers 121 support and group sessions to support young people 18-24 with career and skills exploration as well as sector exploration and accessing opportunities.

– Career Exploration
– Explore Opportunities
– Build Skills and Confidence
– Support to Gain Employment
– Support to access Education

Digital Natives

Digital Natives is a 6 week programme with additional 1-1 career support. It is for people who are 18+ and interested in developing their existing digital skills. It will focus on creative digital skills, alongside essential digital skills for the modern workplace.

-Project challenges around 360 film making
-Digital marketing and promotion
-Digital Careers Exploration
-Digital Essentials

“This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Cornwall Council has been chosen by Government as a Lead Authority for the fund and is responsible for monitoring the progress of projects funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.”

Devonport Futures

Devonport Futures is an innovative skills programme linked to the 200th anniversary of the founding of Devonport. Real Pathways offers digitals skills exploration for people 18+ living in Plymouth.

Session 1 – Digital Essentials & Exploration

Session 2 – Introduction to Content Creation & 360 Film Making

Session 3 – Introduction to VR & Immersive Dome

Session 4 – Employability and Transferable Skills

Session 5 – Solve a Real World Digital Challenge

Session 6 – Industry Talk & Next Steps

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Families First

Our Families First programme offers an safe and relaxed space for young parents and their children. There will be activities for babies and parents as well as support for parents to access a navigators to support personal development and linking to local activities and services.

– Safe and Relaxed Space
– For Young Parents 16 – 30
– Liskeard and surrounding area

Drop in to the Library and chat to one of our hosts for more information or you can contact us for more information


Liskeard Library

Writer in Residence – Peter McAllister

Peter’s writing blurs the boundary between novel and short story collection; it builds layers of characterisation through linked pieces that result in profound moments of self-realisation and/or dramatic action. He was shortlisted in the Hammond House International Literary Prize and the Ironclad Creative Awards in 2023. His short stories and poems have appeared online, in print journals and in numerous anthologies and his debut book is slated for publication in 2024.

Peter studied English Literature at The University of Cambridge and was awarded a Distinction for his MA in Creative Writing. He is the editor and co-founder of Inkfish Magazine and a committee member for the Penzance Literary Festival. With more than a decade of experience coaching creative professionals and students, Peter is proud to be helping Liskeard writers improve their skills in his role as our Inaugural Writer in Residence.

Collaboration with Organisations

Real Pathways works collaboratively with organisations to provide innovative and impacting outcomes for people, organisations and communities. Whether that be simply hiring a space at the Liskeard Library or partnering on a project, Real Pathway welcomes collaboration and partnerships to create social impact within the community.

What Makes Us Different

Real Pathways is part of Real Ideas Organisation, an amazing family of networks, connections, and opportunities in a range of sectors.

Explore the world of Immersive Tech with Real Immersive or get creative with Arts and Making at RAMP.

Find out more about communities and green spaces with Nature and Neighbourhoods or gain digital badges via Badge Nation.

Real Ideas has activities, programmes, and support in a range of sectors. Find out more about what makes us different below.

Real Immersive connects people with immersive technologies. From the ‘state-of-the-art’ 360 dome at the Market Hall in Plymouth, we produce immersive content, offer facilities, training, and opportunities, growing the creative tech community and increasing the use of tech for good.

Nature and Neighbourhoods help create better, greener neighborhoods, powered by the communities that live there – regenerating people and nature. Through our programmes and consultancy services, buildings, highstreets and neighbourhoods are transformed – solving problems, and creating opportunities.

Badge Nation is the home for organisations that want to make a positive difference using digital badges. Companies and education settings can reward digital badges to acknowledge skills development, which can be used on CVs to show people’s skill sets and experience.

Real Art Make Print is an art, crafts, and making community at Plymouth’s Ocean Studios. With affordable studios, exhibition space, creative co-working, specialist print equipment, and events and workshops, there is something for families, artists, craftspeople and more.

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