Community Skills Hub
Connecting you to skills, training and career opportunities
Welcome to our brand new Community Skills Hub!
We’re proud to be based at the heart of our communities and pleased to be able to offer you a range of pathways whether you need help with:
• Finding a job with training
• Improving your skills
• Boosting your employability
• Accessing essential qualifications
• Getting ready for higher education
2020 has been a year like no other and its impact is being felt across all our communities. Whether you are starting out in your career, have been made redundant, or are seeking a completely new change of direction, we are uniquely placed to provide support. We can help you to:
• Define your work goals
• Map out your career pathway
• Gain the confidence to succeed
You might want to start with some advice. Simply complete our contact form and we will be in touch for an initial chat.
Alternatively, browse the options below and follow the links to find out more about the wide range of opportunities available through our Community Skills Hub.
View our featured opportunity!
Earn While You Learn
An apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn and get hands-on experience in your chosen sector. We can help you to secure employment allowing you to gain valuable industry skills, get qualified and earn a wage at the same time. We offer apprenticeships within:
• Accounting
• Automotive
• Business and Marketing
• Computing and Digital Skills
• Construction
• Engineering
• Events and Retail
• Hairdressing
• Hospitality and Catering
• Forklift Truck
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Skills for the Workplace
If you’re not yet ready for an apprenticeship, why not join our 12-week traineeship programme? You will learn skills as part of a work placement in:
• Hairdressing
• Engineering
• Automotive
• Business
As well as gaining professional and technical skills, you will also be able to study for a Level 2 English and maths qualification if you haven’t yet achieved these. We will also help you with career planning, job searching and employability skills. You may even be offered an apprenticeship at end of the programme.
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Free* Short Courses
Our free* online learning qualifications allow you to study flexibly at home at a time to suit your lifestyle and family commitments. Our courses enable you to to work at your own pace and gain accredited qualifications at no extra cost. Follow the link to explore courses in:
• Children and Young People
• Health and Social Care
• Health and Wellbeing
• Industry Specialisms
• Personal Development
• Workplace Development
Accredited Qualifications
Study part-time and gain nationally accredited qualifications to unlock professional pathways and boost your career. We work with a range of awarding bodies and offer courses from:
• AAT – Association of Accounting Technicians
• CIM – Charted Institute of Marketing
• CIPD – Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development
• CPCAB – Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body
• IMI – Institute of Motor Industry
Preparation for University Study
If your sights are set on university level study, our Access to Higher Education programme could help you to get on track.
Our Access pathways are designed for people who don’t yet have the qualifications they need and are widely recognised by UK universities and colleges. Study for one year and you could soon be starting a higher-level qualification or degree programme. We also offer some Access courses part-time to help fit around work and childcare commitments.
Degree Level Courses
We offer a range of Higher Education courses in many exciting subjects. You can study for a Foundation Degree, HNC or HND, and even top-up your qualification to gain a full degree. Our subject areas include:
• Business and Travel
• Childcare and Education
• Computing
• Creative Arts and Design
• Creative Media
• Engineering
• Performing Arts and Make-up Artistry
• Health and Social Care
• Public Services and Sport
Improve your English and Maths
Most employers look for evidence that you have a good level of maths and English. Gaining English and maths qualifications (GCSE or Functional Skills) will enable you to improve your skills and build your confidence, regardless of your starting point.
Trade Employability Skills
We hold the key to help you join several popular specialist trades and can offer accredited qualifications in:
• Construction (CSCS card)
• Forklift truck
• Welding
Employers
If you are an employer and would like to retrain or develop your workforce please click on the employer button! Here you will find more information on training solutions for your business to include:
• Setting up apprenticeships, traineeships, and industry placements
• How Government funding can support you to strengthen your workforce
• The Apprenticeship Levy and Levy Transfers
New opportunity with Plastic Omnium Automotive Ltd
We have a brand new sector-based work academy programme with Plastic Omnium Automotive Ltd, to train and offer interviews for warehouse/plant operatives.