Training Services are able to offer a wide range of training and development opportunities to individuals.  We have years of experience in helping young people progress from school or college to the world of work.  We also help the wider community improve their skills and gain qualifications.

Entry to Employment

This is a  training programme for young people aged 16 to 18 who are not yet ready or able to start apprenticeship programmes, further education or employment.  Young people are helped to prepare for employment, employment with training, apprenticeships or futher education.  The length of time learners stay on this programme will depend on how much help they need before they are ready to move on.

Apprenticeships

This is a supportive programme for young people  aged between 16 and 24 who are ready for work  and who want to start a career or are working in business and administration, information technology, customer services or sport and recreation.  We work with local employers who provide opportunities for young people to learn the appropriate skills, gain experience and achieve the apprenticeship qualification.  Employers may provide a work placement for the duration of the apprenticeship or they may offer full employment.  Employers may also offer exisiting staff the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship.

Learndirect

As well as working with young people, we have a Learndirect centre which provides online learning for members of the community who wish to gain skills and qualifications.  These include literacy, numeracy and information technology.  We are also able to offer National Vocational Qualifications in information technology or customer service to employed learners.