Traineeships / Steps to Employment / Army Prep
Traineeships
Traineeships are funded by the Welsh Government and are available to 16-18 year olds - they won’t cost you a penny!
• Engage - aims to address any learning barriers that may be preventing you from committing to full time work, training
or education.
• Traineeships Level 1 - aims to identify and address learning barriers that prevent you from entering into vocational learning at Level 2 or entering employment.
• Bridges 2 Employment Level 2 - is aimed at learners who are occupationally focused and have completed Level 1. Entry criteria applies please, contact us for further information.
What are the benefits?
- increase your motivation and confidence;
- gain experience and qualifications in the occupation of your choice;
- develop your essential skills (communication, application of number, ICT, working with others, improving own learning and problem solving);
- payment of Training Maintenance Allowance (pro rata);
- enhance your chance of employability; and
- travel subsidiary.
Please note all learners need to be referred by Careers Wales. For further information contact 01792 284477.
Steps to Employment
Steps to Employment progammes are for adult learners aged 18 or over looking to return to work after a period of unemployment and are in receipt of DWP allowances. Adults seeking to join the programme must undertake a pre-entry eligibility check with Jobcentre Plus.
• Work Focused Learning - aims to address any learning barriers that may be preventing you from committing to full time work, training or education.
• Routeways to Work - this employer led, short, occupationally focused, bespoke training programme is tailored to individual/groups of employers who are looking to recruit individuals. These programmes guarantee a job interview upon successful completion.
What are the benefits?
- increase your motivation and confidence;
- gain experience in the occupation of your choice;
- gain qualifications at Level 1 or 2;
- develop your essential skills (communication, application of number, ICT, working with others, improving own learning and problem solving);
- training premium;
- childcare support for lone parents;
- enhance your chance of employability; and
- travel subsidiary.
Please note all learners need to be referred by Jobcentre Plus (contact your advisor). For further information contact
01792 284477.
Armed Forces Preparation Course
This is a 13 week full time course (Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 4.30pm). Three courses take place each year starting in September, February and April.
Learners will participate in a wide variety of activities which will provide them with a clear understanding of a career in the Armed Forces. They will receive a weekly training allowance of £50 throughout their time on the course (some contribution to travel costs will be required).
The course aims to:
- prepare young persons considering enlisting in the Armed Forces by providing a thorough introduction to the entry requirements and induction process;
- overcome the barriers to entry experienced by some potential recruits due to a lack of basic skills and physical fitness; and
- enable young persons to recognise and work towards the skills and abilities which will assist in gaining entry and enhance promotion and career prospects in the Forces.
Course content:
- NOCN Certificate for Progression
- ASDAN Certificate in Personal Development
- Key skills
- Literacy and numeracy skills
- NARS Cross Bronze/Silver Awards/Pool lifeguard qualification
- Physical fitness/swim fitness
- Multi gym fitness
- Enterprise/charity work
- Guest lectures from Armed Forces personnel
- Mock interviews
- Careers presentations
- Command tasks
- Orienteering and mapwork
- Work experience
Adults need to be referred by Jobcentre (contact your Jobcentre advisor). 16-18 year olds need to be referred by Careers Wales 01792 644444. For further information contact 01792 890729.
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