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.

We currently offer the following courses (subject to change):

  • Certificate in Hairdressing and Barbering
  • NVQ Certificate in Customer Service
  • NVQ Certificate in Business Administration
  • Award in Warehousing and Storage
  • NVQ Certificate and Diploma in Hospitality Services
  • NVQ Diploma in Professional Cookery
  • NVQ Performing Engineering Operations
  • NVQ Plumbing
  • Diploma in Children's Care, Learning and Development
  • Award in ICT Systems and Principals for Apprentices
  • Certificate for IT Users

Please note all learners need to be referred by Jobcentre Plus (contact your advisor). For further information contact 01792 284477.

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