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You will find information on learning opportunities, eligibilities and links to further information and support.
| Our future. It's in our hands. |
| This communications campaign aims to inspire people to take control of their future through learning and play an active role in achieving their full potential. We all need more skills than ever before - two out of three jobs in the future will require a higher level of skills and better qualifications. Thousands of employers - of all sizes - admit that their staff don't have the right skills needed for the future. For information and support click on logo. |
| Committing to the Skills Pledge |
Committing to the Skills Pledge is a commitment to up-skill staff in your own time and in your own way. You will be entitled to on-going impartial advice from a Train to Gain skills broker, college or training provider who will put together a tailored action plan - from basic skills to high-level specialist training, find the right courses, and organise a schedule that suits you. You may be eligible for funding to cover training costs (and a contribution towards the wages of employees who are away on courses, if your company has less than 50 employees). |
| New Train to Gain Flexibilities |
New flexibilities are being introduced regularly, these include full funding for First Level 3 (equivalent to 2 A-levels) for 19-25 year olds, and basic skills support at all levels. New Train to Gain eligibility includes: - · Contracted employees (full and part-time) |
| Skills for Life |
Skills for Life learning (high quality basic maths, English and ESOL) can take place in the community in a relaxed and friendly environment for first steps learning. There are many of these centres, such as in Boston, Horncastle, Mablethorpe, Gainsborough and Birchwood, Lincoln. Click here for a list of the centres |
| Apprenticeships |
On-the-job and off-site training for both new and existing employees to up-skill with relevant practical proficiency. There are over 180 types of Apprenticeships available nationally in more than 80 sectors in industry and commerce ranging from Payroll, to Community justice, to Advice and Guidance. The apprentice is an electronic newsletter which is published every two months. It has a strong employer focus, with brief articles that demonstrate the real business benefits that Apprenticeships can bring to an organisation. |
| Online Apprenticeship vacancy matching system |
This is an on-line service, through which employers, Learning Providers and candidates can match applications to opportunities and access support through the recruitment process. For more details visit https://apprenticeshipvacancymatchingservice.lsc.gov.uk |
| Public Sector Units in an Apprenticeship Programme |
The Business Administration apprenticeship is a generic training programme for any trainee/employee wishing to get a qualification and progress in a career in Admin. The units within the NVQ part of the programme are generic and hence designed as a 'one size fits all' for would-be Admin workers. The West Midlands Public Sector Compact have designed an extra unit for Buisness Admin apprentices working in the public sector. The title of the unit is called 'Serving the Public' and the unit can also be used in the induction programme for new recruits to the sector. To find out more contact Mickey Burke of the West Midlands Public Sector Compact by emailing micheal.burke@lsc.gov.uk |
| Apprentice Coaching and Support |
This free training for staff (there is no requirement to become a union member) is provided by Union Learn. Contact Gary O’Donnel for more details godonnell@tuc.org.uk |
| Voluntary and Community Training Courses |
The VCS has recently published training programmes for 2009, featuring some very interesting workshops including 'Chairing Meetings', 'Writing funding Bids' and 'Negotiating Skills'. For a list of courses go the the reference section at the end of this page. |
| European Social Funding (ESF) |
Offers “value-added” learning programmes. Examples of new ESF funded learning opportunities:
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| Your future – East Midlands |
Offers a wide range of information and advice to help make more informed choices about future courses, qualifications and careers. It shows how learners can progress through the educational levels onto degree courses and into careers. Different paths include vocational and work based learning. Students decide on which learning style suits them. http://www.yourfuture-eastmidlands.co.uk/ |
| Connnexions |
Connexions offers advice and support to young people aged 13-19, and for up to 25 years of age for people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities, whether at school, in training, at work or out of work. A Personal Adviser will offer information on training, jobs and careers, leisure and sport, health and lifestyle issues and volunteering opportunities. Help is also available from specialist agencies on issues such as drugs, housing, money problems and sexual health. |
| Nextstep |
Nextstep is a free careers information and advice service for all adults aged 20 or more. nextstep East Midlands is part of a national service that provides completely impartial information and advice to help individuals improve job prospects through learning and gaining new skills. Help and advice is tailored to individual needs. More in-depth advice is available for those who have qualifications below NVQ 3/A level. Click here to see the full list of nextstep centres in Lincolnshire. |
| Union Learn |
Union Learn aims to spread the message of 'Lifelong Learning'. Large organisations, including many public sector organisations have raised the training agenda for employees by making sure that they have a 'Union Learning Rep' (ULR) on board. To find out how your organisation can hook up with a ULR, contact Gary O'Donnell for more details by emailing godonnell@tuc.irg.uk The Learning Opportunities page is your page. Please help us to keep it up-to-date with your input. |
