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PROGRAMMES

Check out some of the programmes we are currently delivering or have delivered.

Study Programme 16-18 Years Old

A Study Programme is a comprehensive and individualised educational initiative tailored to support young people aged 16 to 18 who are not currently in education, employment, or training (often referred to as NEET). The primary goal of these programmes is to offer a pathway to either higher education or employment through a combination of academic learning, vocational training, and the development of crucial employability skills.

A Study Programme typically encompasses a variety of components, including:
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This includes a mix of academic subjects such as Maths and English, or vocational subjects based on a young person’s area of interest and potential career paths. This component aims to develop the necessary knowledge base and academic skills.
This includes practical, hands-on training in specific job-related skills or industries. This could involve workshops, job simulations, or placements with local employers. This kind of training allows young people to gain valuable real-world experience and insights into potential career paths.
These are skills that help individuals excel in the workplace, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and self-management. These are often integrated throughout the programme, but some programmes may also offer specific workshops or courses.
This includes one-to-one mentoring and guidance, assistance with job searches and applications, and support with personal issues or challenges that may be preventing the individual from engaging with education or work.

Study Programmes can offer several benefits to young people aged 16 to 18:

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By exploring different subjects and industries, young people can gain a clearer sense of their interests, strengths, and potential career paths. This can increase motivation and engagement in education.
Study Programmes often offer qualifications, such as GCSEs, A Levels, or vocational certificates, which can open doors to further education or employment opportunities.
By developing job-related skills and gaining work experience, young people become more attractive to employers and better equipped for the workplace.
The supportive environment of a Study Programme can help young people to build confidence, resilience, and independence, which are all vital for success in both education and the workplace.
For young people facing personal challenges or barriers to education, the support and guidance offered by Study Programmes can be invaluable. This can involve help with issues such as mental health, housing, or financial problems.
In summary, Study Programmes offer a flexible and supportive route back into education for young people who may have become disengaged. They focus on both academic and personal development, to equip young people with the skills, qualifications, and confidence they need to succeed in their future endeavors.

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Traineeships 16-24 Years Old

A Traineeship is a skills development programme, typically designed for young people aged 16 to 24, who are not currently in education, employment, or training. The purpose of a Traineeship is to help these individuals gain the essential skills and work experience needed to secure an apprenticeship or employment.A Traineeship programme generally lasts between six weeks and six months and consists of the following components:

Work Placement

This is a substantial part of the Traineeship, where the young person can work with an employer in a real-life work environment. The aim is to provide meaningful work experience that can make the individual more appealing to employers.

Work Preparation Training:

This includes learning how to write a CV, how to prepare for an interview, and other essential skills needed to get a job. This training also aims to improve literacy, numeracy, and digital skills if needed.

English and Maths:

If the trainee does not have GCSE grade A*-C (or grade 9-4) in English and Maths, then they will receive help to improve in these areas.

Traineeships can offer numerous benefits to young people aged 16 to 24

In summary, Traineeships offer a valuable stepping stone into the world of work or further education. They provide young people with the practical experience and skills needed to progress in their chosen career path, while also offering employers the chance to nurture potential future employees.
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Traineeships provide real-life work experience which can be an invaluable addition to a CV, making the individual more attractive to future employers.
By equipping young people with the skills and experience that employers are looking for, Traineeships can significantly improve job prospects and increase the likelihood of securing an apprenticeship or job.
Working in a real-life work environment can significantly boost a young person’s confidence, making them more comfortable in a workplace setting and improving their communication skills.
For those who need it, the opportunity to improve English and Maths skills can open up a range of further education and employment opportunities.
During a Traineeship, young people get the chance to meet and work with professionals in their field of interest. This can be an excellent opportunity to make contacts and learn from experienced individuals.

Adult Education

Adult Education under the AEB funding can benefit adults in numerous ways:
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Many adults return to education to learn new skills or earn certifications that can help them advance in their current careers. This could be anything from learning advanced computer programming to earning a certificate in project management.
Adult Education is also a popular choice for individuals looking to switch careers. Through the AEB funding, adults can access training in a new field, making the transition between careers smoother.
For those who may have missed out on certain educational opportunities earlier in life, Adult Education can provide a chance to learn essential basic skills, such as literacy, numeracy, or digital skills. This can open up a whole new range of job opportunities and life possibilities.

Adult Education refers to the practice of teaching and educating adults. It is a diverse field that can encompass everything from basic literacy education to vocational training to lifelong learning opportunities. Adult Education is designed for individuals aged 19 and over who may want to acquire new skills, switch careers, earn a certification, or simply engage in learning for personal enrichment. Under the Adult Education Budget (AEB), funding is allocated to provide adults with the skills and learning they need to equip them for work, an apprenticeship, or other learning. The AEB aims to support adults to gain the skills necessary for employment, to progress in their current career, or to achieve personal learning goals.

Read what our Adult Learners have to say about the training we have delivered to them

PROGRAMMES

Check out some of the programmes we are currently delivering or have delivered.

Study Programme 16-18 Years Old

A Study Programme is a comprehensive and individualised educational initiative tailored to support young people aged 16 to 18 who are not currently in education, employment, or training (often referred to as NEET). The primary goal of these programmes is to offer a pathway to either higher education or employment through a combination of academic learning, vocational training, and the development of crucial employability skills.

A Study Programme typically encompasses a variety of components, including:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
This includes a mix of academic subjects such as Maths and English, or vocational subjects based on a young person’s area of interest and potential career paths. This component aims to develop the necessary knowledge base and academic skills.
This includes practical, hands-on training in specific job-related skills or industries. This could involve workshops, job simulations, or placements with local employers. This kind of training allows young people to gain valuable real-world experience and insights into potential career paths.
These are skills that help individuals excel in the workplace, such as communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resilience, and self-management. These are often integrated throughout the programme, but some programmes may also offer specific workshops or courses.
This includes one-to-one mentoring and guidance, assistance with job searches and applications, and support with personal issues or challenges that may be preventing the individual from engaging with education or work.

Study Programmes can offer several benefits to young people aged 16 to 18:

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By exploring different subjects and industries, young people can gain a clearer sense of their interests, strengths, and potential career paths. This can increase motivation and engagement in education.
Study Programmes often offer qualifications, such as GCSEs, A Levels, or vocational certificates, which can open doors to further education or employment opportunities.
By developing job-related skills and gaining work experience, young people become more attractive to employers and better equipped for the workplace.
The supportive environment of a Study Programme can help young people to build confidence, resilience, and independence, which are all vital for success in both education and the workplace.
For young people facing personal challenges or barriers to education, the support and guidance offered by Study Programmes can be invaluable. This can involve help with issues such as mental health, housing, or financial problems.
In summary, Study Programmes offer a flexible and supportive route back into education for young people who may have become disengaged. They focus on both academic and personal development, to equip young people with the skills, qualifications, and confidence they need to succeed in their future endeavors.

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Traineeships 16-24 Years Old

A Traineeship is a skills development programme, typically designed for young people aged 16 to 24, who are not currently in education, employment, or training. The purpose of a Traineeship is to help these individuals gain the essential skills and work experience needed to secure an apprenticeship or employment.A Traineeship programme generally lasts between six weeks and six months and consists of the following components:

Work Placement

This is a substantial part of the Traineeship, where the young person can work with an employer in a real-life work environment. The aim is to provide meaningful work experience that can make the individual more appealing to employers.

Work Preparation Training:

This includes learning how to write a CV, how to prepare for an interview, and other essential skills needed to get a job. This training also aims to improve literacy, numeracy, and digital skills if needed.

English and Maths:

If the trainee does not have GCSE grade A*-C (or grade 9-4) in English and Maths, then they will receive help to improve in these areas.

Traineeships can offer numerous benefits to young people aged 16 to 24

In summary, Traineeships offer a valuable stepping stone into the world of work or further education. They provide young people with the practical experience and skills needed to progress in their chosen career path, while also offering employers the chance to nurture potential future employees.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Traineeships provide real-life work experience which can be an invaluable addition to a CV, making the individual more attractive to future employers.
By equipping young people with the skills and experience that employers are looking for, Traineeships can significantly improve job prospects and increase the likelihood of securing an apprenticeship or job.
Working in a real-life work environment can significantly boost a young person’s confidence, making them more comfortable in a workplace setting and improving their communication skills.
For those who need it, the opportunity to improve English and Maths skills can open up a range of further education and employment opportunities.
During a Traineeship, young people get the chance to meet and work with professionals in their field of interest. This can be an excellent opportunity to make contacts and learn from experienced individuals.

Adult Education

Adult Education under the AEB funding can benefit adults in numerous ways:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Many adults return to education to learn new skills or earn certifications that can help them advance in their current careers. This could be anything from learning advanced computer programming to earning a certificate in project management.
Adult Education is also a popular choice for individuals looking to switch careers. Through the AEB funding, adults can access training in a new field, making the transition between careers smoother.
For those who may have missed out on certain educational opportunities earlier in life, Adult Education can provide a chance to learn essential basic skills, such as literacy, numeracy, or digital skills. This can open up a whole new range of job opportunities and life possibilities.

Adult Education refers to the practice of teaching and educating adults. It is a diverse field that can encompass everything from basic literacy education to vocational training to lifelong learning opportunities. Adult Education is designed for individuals aged 19 and over who may want to acquire new skills, switch careers, earn a certification, or simply engage in learning for personal enrichment. Under the Adult Education Budget (AEB), funding is allocated to provide adults with the skills and learning they need to equip them for work, an apprenticeship, or other learning. The AEB aims to support adults to gain the skills necessary for employment, to progress in their current career, or to achieve personal learning goals.

Read what our Adult Learners have to say about the training we have delivered to them