Skills and Employability Service
Thanet
Employability Offer
Aspire
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
EKC Progression Curriculum
KT & A
KMS
Profile
CXK Elevate
Middleton Murray
Concept Training (Impact)
CXK
Constructing Your Future
Motiv8 (Liberty Training)
Skills and Employability Service
Contents
1. Aspire
2. Charlton Athletic Community Trust
3. EKC Progression Curriculum
4. KT & A
5. KMS
6. Profile
7. CXK Elevate
8. Middleton Murray
9. Concept Training – The Impact Programme
10. CXK
11. Constructing Your Future
12. Motiv8 (Liberty Training)
Skills and Employability Service
1. Aspire
Name of programme: Aspire
Locations: Thanet
Referral method: Self or professional
referral
Contact: Aspire Training
Contact –
Tony Williams
07985381925
Programmes of study and levels:
Working towards level 1 study
programme including English and
maths
Joining dates: Termly start date
Duration: 12 Months
Description:
Aspire is a course that helps young people discover a sense of destiny and begin
to turn that destiny into a reality. We create opportunities for young people to
become actively involved in their community through projects that engage them
with the community directly, raising the aspirations of each young person through
placement opportunities, youth work, and so much more.
Its purpose is to help engage and creatively move forward any young person who
is struggling to find access to further education, training and employment
opportunities. Since the project started, Aspire has had many young people go
through its courses, with the majority of those attending successfully accessing
college, apprenticeships and employment. Aspire is not a programme to reduce
youth unemployment, but an opportunity for young people to realise their
potential, discover their aspirations and find long term ways of seeing them
become reality.
Skills and Employability Service
2. Charlton Athletic Community
Trust Name of programme: Charlton
Athletic Community Trust
Locations: Thanet
Referral method: Professional
referral
Contact: Andrew Wood
Andrew Wood
Programmes of study and
levels:
BTEC in Sport
Achieve a nationally recognised
level 1 or 2 sports qualification to
help develop your CV for work in
the leisure sector. This section
includes units such as taking part
in sport, assisting at a sports
event, working in sport and active
leisure and physical activities for
children.
Functional Skills
The study programme is designed
to help the client raise his/her
attainment in English and maths
(depending on prior attainment),
with A-C being recognised
nationally as an important
requirement of employers.
Joining dates: Termly Starts
Duration: 1 Year Study
Programme
The course runs for a full
academic year, 2-3 days per week
depending on level.
Description:
Gain a BTEC sports qualification through
Charlton Athletic Community Trust's NEW
study programme.
The study programme, open to 16-18 year
olds, is a full time course covering the
following three fields, which aim to enhance
your opportunity of moving into paid
employment:
Work Placement:
This will be a significant element of the
qualification giving you an experience of the
working environment and what is required
of local employers to help the young
person's journey into paid employment.
Support for travel will be available.
Skills and Employability Service
3. EKC Progression Curriculum
Name of programme: East Kent
College Progression Curriculum
Locations: Thanet
Referral method: Professional
referral
Contact: Hayley Barden
Hayley Barden
Programmes of study and levels:
Level 1 and 2 in Multi Skills and
Employability.
To include English / Maths working
towards GCSE Level 2. Pathways to
Traineeships
Joining dates: 12 week start
dates
Duration: 12 week programme
6 Month Traineeships
Description:
East Kent College is well aware of the particular challenges facing local people
seeking employment. We know that confidence can be a big issue, especially for
young people. Our training and support programmes are designed to help you
develop the skills that local employers value and need.
We work closely with local employers and provide the training that they want for
the employees they are trying to recruit, so our training is focused on real job
opportunities. We also have close links with the Job Centre. What's more we can
help with CV writing, interview techniques as well as with your maths, English and
IT skills.
Our aim is to help people to become quality employees and we even provide on-
going support once at work.
Skills and Employability Service
4. KMS
Name of programme: East Kent
College & Kent Mentoring Service:
College Engagement Programme
Locations: Thanet
Referral method: Professional
referral
Contact: Sharon Mount and
Hayley Barden
Sharon Mount
Hayley Barden
Joining dates: Termly start
dates
Duration: 1 year +
Description:
The partnership between East Kent College and Kent Mentoring Service is to
support SEN students who are not able to access post 16 FE provision due to their
needs. The course allows these students to access EKC full provision but through
an off-site provision where there is full 1-2-1 mentoring support. This flexible offer
covers an introduction to Construction and Employability programme as well as bite
size maths and English. An individual learning programme allows these students to
integrate and become college ready over the course of the year, with a time frame
that suits the learner’s needs.
Programmes of study and levels:
As required by student. To include
English / Maths working towards
GCSE Level 1
Level 1 in Construction Skills
Level 1 in Employability Skills
Functional Skills maths and English
Skills and Employability Service
5. Kent Training & Apprenticeships
Contact:
Clare Townley, Engagement and
Progression Officer,
07919 414556
Abigail Levitt, Foundation Team
Leader, [email protected],
07774 554205
Name of programme: KT & A Work
Ready Extra Programme
Locations: Margate Adult Education
Centre
Referral method: Call 0800 731
4297, visit KTandA.co.uk, or text
07860 008 025 starting your
message with KTA.
Programmes of study and levels:
City & Guilds NVQ in Customer
Service at L1 or L2, City & Guilds
Functional Skills English and maths at
Entry 3, L1 or L2, GCSE English and
maths with embedded employability
skills and work placement/experience.
Joining dates: w/c:
5/10/15; 7/12/15; 29/2/16; 2/5/16
Description: Work Ready Extra is a personalised programme to help 16-18 year
olds not in full time education or employment, get the skills and experience they
need to progress in their career.
Being work-ready is all about having the right skills, knowledge and attitude. The
Work Ready Extra programme gives you the opportunity to gain qualifications and
practical experience to put on your CV. Many of our young people gain a job during
and after completing the course because of the experience they have gained in a
working environment.
You will also be given a work placement lasting for a minimum of 12 weeks within
the sector you eventually want to work. If you aren’t sure which career path to take,
this will give you an invaluable insight into the reality of working life and help you
make an informed decision about your future.
If you already have at least C grades in GCSE English and maths and can show
that you are ready for work, you may be able to advance straight into a work
placement.
Everyone is at a different stage and has different skills when they join us, so we’ll
Skills and Employability Service
6. Profile Development and Training
Name of programme: IT Professional
Apprenticeship
Locations: Kent and London, work
based
Referral method:
Contact:
Jo Hobbs
Business relations Officer
01843609300 or 07860928478
Programmes of study and levels:
Levels 2, 3 and 4
Joining dates:
On-going enrolment or Post
Traineeship
Duration: 1 to 2 years
Description:
These qualifications are designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of learners
within the ICT industry, whether you need qualifications to improve your chances of
becoming employed, or are seeking to progress in your career. Job roles include:
Software/Web Developer, IT Technician, IT Support and Games Developers
The Level 2 Apprenticeship includes:
1. Level 2 Award in Systems and Principles
2. Level 2 Certificate in ICT Systems Support OR Level 2 Diploma in Professional
Competence for IT & Telecoms Professionals
3. Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT at Level 1
The Level 3 Apprenticeship includes:
1. Level 3 Certificate in ICT Systems and Principles
2. Level 3 Diploma in ICT Systems and Principles for
IT Professionals OR ICT System Support OR ICT Professional Competence
1. Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT at Level 2
Skills and Employability Service
7. CXK Elevate
Name of programme:
CXK Elevate
Locations:
Thanet
Referral Method:
Contact [email protected] or
speak to your advisor
Contact:
Brendan Hammond
01233 224311
Programmes of study and levels
15 week employability programme
Joining dates:
March 2016
Duration:
15 weeks
Description: The Elevate programme is based on what employers in Kent said they
needed from young people applying for jobs.
The 15 week programme offers you:
Work Placements
English and/or maths qualifications
Certificate in Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development
Personal development sessions
Career advice and support
Celebration activities
Increased confidence, life skills and work-ready skills
Volunteering and community work
Skills and Employability Service
8. Middleton Murray (i)
Name of programme:
Traineeship to apprenticeship Locations: Thanet
Referral method: See contact details
Contact:
Darran Smith
Phone: 01304 802702
Mobile: 07710 059587
Email:
www.middletonmurray.com Programmes of study and levels:
Employability, Customer Service, Business
Admin and Maths / English.
Joining dates:
Monthly Start Dates
Duration: 12 week traineeship leading
to a 12 month apprenticeship
programme
Description:
If you are aged 16-21….
Great career opportunities – apply for a traineeship.
We offer an excellent opportunity to get all the support needed to get an apprenticeship. We initially work with you on a 12 week traineeship based at either our Sandwich or Canterbury offices. The first 6 weeks consist of improving your employability (CV / interview skills / job applications), business admin and customer service skills to get you work ready as well as raising your Maths and English levels. You will have mock interviews, improve your attendance and timekeeping and meet Employers for interviews. Once completed, you will then have a 6 week work placement which if successful, will progress onto a minimum 12 month Apprenticeship in your chosen field where you will also work towards an NVQ Level 2 / 3 qualification.
Skills and Employability Service
8. Middleton Murray
Name of programme:
Apprenticeship Locations: Thanet
Referral method: See contact details
Contact:
Darran Smith
Phone: 01304 802702
Mobile: 07710 059587
Email:
om
www.middletonmurray.com
Programmes of study and
levels:
Apprenticeship includes NVQ
Level 2 / 3 qualification with
Maths / English and ICT. Joining dates:
Ongoing
Duration:
Minimum 12 months
Description:
If you are aged 16-21….
Great career opportunities – apply for apprenticeship
If you are work ready, this is an excellent opportunity to start your career with an
apprenticeship. We are based at Sandwich and Canterbury and work with local
Employers to offer you great opportunities in an apprenticeship. Whether it is
from office based positions to manual work, we have the answer for you.
The apprenticeship is for a minimum of 12 months in your chosen field and an
assessor will be assigned to you where they will help you work towards an NVQ
Level 2 / 3 qualification which will include Maths, English and ICT.
CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
Skills and Employability Service
9. Concept Training – The Impact Programme
Name of programme:
Impact (South East) Locations: Thanet
Referral method: Self-referral or professional referral
Contact:
Owen Taylor
Email: [email protected]
Cliff Thompson
Email: [email protected]
Programmes of study and levels:
A specially designed course to obtain the
highest possible level of fitness for
anyone wishing to join any of the Armed
Forces. Level 1 ASDAN qualification in
Employability and Personal Development.
Progression of skills in maths and
English.
Joining dates:
25th January 2016
Duration:13 weeks
Description:
Are you looking for training that will help you be prepared for a career in the military or
uniformed public services? Perhaps you are looking to lose weight and get in shape
using the best training available?
The IMPACT South East Training Course gets you prepared for all the above and more
over a span of 13 weeks.
The course is delivered primarily in Ashford by folks with a military background. We also
have assistance and facilities generously donated by the people at Sir John Moore
Barracks, Folkestone. Travel Support in some cases with travel costs.
The course is more than just physical fitness. In the 13 weeks you will be prepared for all
areas of entering the military or uniformed services. These preparations include:
Level 1 Employability and Personal Development Qualification
Enhance communication and CV skills
Interview techniques
Health and safety
Maths and English (Functional Skills)
Basic computer tasks
Let’s have a conversation about your future, contact Cliff Thomson or Owen Taylor
today!
Skills and Employability Service
10. CXK
Name of programme: National
Citizen Service (NCS)
Locations: Thanet
Referral Method: www.ncsyes.co.uk
Contact:
CXK
Phone: 01233 224244
Joining dates:
July and August 2016
Duration: 4 weeks
Programmes of study and levels:
N/A
Description:
NCS is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, open to all 16-17 year olds in England and
Northern Ireland. The programme helps you build your skills for work and life, whilst
you take on new challenges and meet new friends
You'll have a short time away from home and take part in a team project where you
will help your community.
Say 'YES' and you'll...
Take on new challenges and learn new skills
Make a difference while making new friends
Grow your confidence and your CV
Experience something new as you help out your community
Graduate with a certificate signed by the Prime Minister
Skills and Employability Service
11. Constructing Your Future
Name of Programme:
Construction study programme
Construction Apprenticeships
Contact:
Tony Elliott
07951943464
Joining dates: Rolling
Duration:
Construction study programme - 16
weeks
Construction Apprenticeships - 12 months
Programmes of study and
levels:
Construction study programme L1
Skills for employability in
construction
L2 Apprenticeships – Site
Carpentry, Painting and
Decorating, Bricklaying
Description:
Construction based study programme for 16-18 year olds progressing onto a one year,
level 2 apprenticeships in site carpentry, painting and decorating or bricklaying.
The programme consists of 12-16 weeks in our workshops completing a Certificate in
Skills for Employment in the Construction industry; we also arrange the CSCS card for
our candidates as they need this to work on site.
At the end of the workshop based delivery, the candidates will have a good level of
practical tool skills and all round knowledge of the industry and a number of different
trades. At this point, subject to a good level of attendance and behaviour, we will
arrange five weeks of work experience with a construction employer.
We are a CITB approved training centre and also provide the apprenticeship training.
This gives the candidates continuity enabling them to remain at the same training
centre for their day release once they start the apprenticeship.
Skills and Employability Service
12. Motiv8 (Liberty Training)
Locations: Liberty Training,
Paragon House, Albert Street,
Ramsgate Kent CT11 9HD
Referral method: Please email or ring and we will send you the referral form
Contact:
Lauren or Ian
01843 446906 / 07496127012
Programmes of study and levels:
6 week Motiv8 which is a combination of
motivational and enrichment activities. Then
progression to a 12 to 14-week Traineeship in
Care, Construction, Business Admin or
Customer Service. The progression to a level 2
or 3 apprenticeship in these career areas.
Joining dates: The first
Motiv8 course start on
the 11th April 2016 and
then again every 6 weeks
Duration: 6 weeks, 3
days per week
Description:
Stage 1: 6 weeks, 3 days a week Motivational/Enrichment course called Motiv8. We are able to take up to 15 learners every 6 weeks on this course.
Learners have to be 16 to 18 years old but we can also take on learners that are approaching their 16th birthday and are not currently engaged with any other
provider (eg NEET, excluded or home schooled pupils etc.). Learners would have to be qualified UNDER level 3 to be eligible for funding for this course and
they cannot be on roll with any other provider. Our first Motiv8 will be commencing on Monday 11th April and the enrolment process has now commenced.
Please note that all bus travel costs are covered and we offer free breakfast and lunch. The course is a combination of enrichment activities, accredited
training, non-accredited training, motivational sessions, employability and work preparation.
Stage 2: Progression from the Motiv8 course will be to a 6 to 14-week Liberty Traineeship in one of the following career areas; Construction, Children and
Young People, Customer Service or Business Administration (including English and maths).
Stage 3: Progression from the Traineeship will be to a level 2 or 3 Liberty Apprenticeship in one of the following career areas; Construction,
Children and Young People, Customer Service or Business Administration. Learners do not have to complete all 3 stages but we advise that
they do and we will not be starting the Traineeship until the end of May and the Apprenticeships until August 2016 at the earliest. All of the
above will have at least 4 enrolment periods per academic year. To refer to this programme, please email our Teaching Assistant and Learning
Mentor Lauren Richardson at [email protected] or ring 07496127012 and she will invite them in to find out more and join the programme.
Please note that Liberty Training are set up to work with the hardest to reach young people and we take a holistic approach when advising
learners and breaking down their barriers to progression. Each learner has an individualised and bespoke training package as per their
needs. Due to this, some of the content of all of our courses is subject to change depending on the needs of our learners. As you can see our
first Motiv8 starts on the 11th April for those that are currently NEET, home schooled or excluded but we will be repeating this programme
approximately every 6 weeks, so that it can involve current year 11’s at a later stage in this academic year. Please do not hesitate to get in
touch should you require more information.
