PASTEL aims to provide specialist support for people at a disadvantage - to help them to avoid becoming ‘economically inactive' after they leave school/college.

PASTEL training focuses on ‘soft skills/outcomes' :

Attitudinal : Self-esteem, positive regard of others, taking responsibility for own life, confidence, motivation, attitude, self-awareness, reduced depression/anxiety and increased aspirations.

Life Skills : Social skills, attendance, time-keeping, personal presentation,and relevant conversation.

Transferable Skills : Working in groups/teams, problem solving, questioning,evaluating, initiative, language skills and communication.