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Training for Success

Training for Success is designed for young people aged 16-18 and offers you the chance to gain the tools you need to get a job or progress in your career. Training for Success can help:
• you to decide on a future career path
• offer you training & learning in suitable skills for your job
• give you help to find employment

Training for Success is about giving you the tools and confidence so you can get ready to find work. It focuses on the extra learning you need, even one-to-one tuition if required. Once you gain recognised basic skills and qualifications, you're ready to move into the next level of Training for Success or an Apprenticeship.

Training activities include:
• Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number
• Personal and social development (QCF)
• Employability skills (QCF)
• Professional & technical skills (QCF)
• Searching for work
• Building confidence
• Interview skills
• Motivation Skills
• Health & Safety
• Basic First Aid
• Life & Work skills
• CSR Training
• Vocational Training
• Work sampling and job tasters based on your needs give you the chance to experience different workplaces and decide what sort of work and training suits you best.

Start earning now…When you join Training for Success you'll receive a weekly Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) of £40 per week. Travelling expenses and contributions towards
lodgings and/or childcare costs may also be paid.

Apprenticeships NI

Be Skilled - Be Qualified - Be Paid

Getting paid while you train and learn - an attractive proposition…Found an employer who will offer you employment as an apprentice? You can earn while you study / train.

All-age apprenticeships are available on a full-framework basis to both existing and newly recruited employees. You can enter ApprenticeshipsNI funded apprenticeships on progression from Training for Success or as a direct entrant.

ApprenticeshipsNI offers a diverse range of training and the opportunity to gain nationally recognised qualifications giving you the skills you need for your chosen career. As an apprentice you will be with an employer and in paid employment from day one. How much you are paid will be agreed with your employer and will meet national minimum wage requirements.

Once you sign up to ApprenticeshipsNI you will begin to get the training and qualifications necessary for your career and what employers want. Don't worry about the cost, ApprenticeshipsNI will ensure the full cost of your directed training is met. Once you complete you will have formal qualifications that are recognised by employers worldwide.

ApprenticeshipNI ensure that you:
• get first rate training
• build knowledge and skills
• gain qualifications
• earn a wage from day one

Training For Success and ApprenticeshipsNI Course Options

You can access these courses at one of the following College campuses; Derry-Londonderry, Limavady, or Strabane. Entry for these courses at apprenticeship level is subject to results of initial assesment and interview. Entry requirement for these are currently under review.

For more information on Training For Success, contact
Helen Blackburn
028 7127 6221

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