Job training

Cashtyke

are training schemes still on the go. Going to be out of work soon and would like to try something new. Do you have to be signing on for a certain amount of time to be offered a place on a scheme?

ukdickie31

Hi

For Jobcentre 'contracted' training (ie the ones the JC pay for) you need to be unemployed for 26 weeks, although there are 'early entry' categories to allow access to these training opportunities if you are in a disadvantaged group.

Disadvantaged groups include ex-offenders, people who don't speak English, Homeless, Large Scale Redundancies, disabled etc.

New Deal comes at the 6 month stage for those aged 18 to 24.

For those 25 plus, the other 'Work Based Leaning' come in although there are very few contracts nowdays and training is limited to some of the general NVQ1 / 2 levels.

You may be able to access free training through Learn Direct or European Social Funded Organisations. Check out your local library - they should have a list of local organisations who offer help / training. Most of these won't need you to be unemployed to access them although the training may be limited to certain levels, NVQ1 / 2 etc due to their own funding constraints.

The Government's Training Agenda seems more focussed on ensuring people have 'Skills for Life' which are all about Literacy, Maths, English etc. You may find that training for manufacturing, specialisms etc is out of scope for most organisations who get their funding from Government and offer 'free' courses to Jo(e) Public.

charchar_3

Try https://www.learndirect.co.uk. I'm currently speaking to them about doing a couple of computer courses and also a care course. They seem to be very helpful and their qualifications are well recognised. They also help with childcare if needed and no time restriction to length of time on benefits.

Hope this helps