Becauze
Becauze CIC is a Community Interest Company designed to empower the youth of Kensington and Chelsea through dynamic opportunities. Established in February 2020, our mission is to provide a practical platform for young people to develop their skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit, enhancing their employability and ability to effect change in their lives.
Our primary venture is our four-day Barista Coffee course and coffee cart, which offer paid and volunteer opportunities for 16-to 25-year-olds. This unique “Learn as you Earn” program offers comprehensive barista training, customer service experience, and mentoring, supporting their development into capable professionals.
Lightbulb Trust will be supporting us with our 4-day barista training course, enabling us to maximise the number of young people we can train and help them with further employment or education in West London.
Becauze
Becauze CIC is a Community Interest Company designed to empower the youth of Kensington and Chelsea through dynamic opportunities. Established in February 2020, our mission is to provide a practical platform for young people to develop their skills, confidence, and entrepreneurial spirit, enhancing their employability and ability to effect change in their lives.
Our primary venture is our four-day Barista Coffee course and coffee cart, which offer paid and volunteer opportunities for 16-to 25-year-olds. This unique “Learn as you Earn” program offers comprehensive barista training, customer service experience, and mentoring, supporting their development into capable professionals.
Lightbulb Trust will be supporting us with our 4-day barista training course, enabling us to maximise the number of young people we can train and help them with further employment or education in West London.
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