Street League: Functional Skills + Sports Coaching Award For 16-24 NEETS
At Street League we are pleased to be offering Functional Skills in Maths and English at Level 1 and Level 2 as well as Level 1 Sports Coaching Award from September onwards for ages 16-24.
Upcoming intake date: Tuesday 30 November 2021
As this course is now rolling, we will be releasing intake dates throughout the year. To refer a Young Person onto our programme, please ensure there is sufficient time given upon referral to account for enrolment.
This course is for the young people who have not or will not achieve a Grade 3 or above in their GCSE Maths and English.
We offer Entry Level 3, Level 1 and Level 2 Maths and English courses for ages 16 to 24. The Functional Skills Courses will last for 4 months in total and is accredited by City & Guilds.
Alongside our Functional Skills Programme, we will also be running our Level 1 Sports Coaching Award which eligible young people can participate in whilst completing their Maths and English qualifications.
Requirements: • Aged between 16 and 24 years old • Not currently in education, training or employment (more than 16 hours per week) • Haven’t already attained a level 1 or 2 or GCSE equivalent in Maths and/or English • Can commit to the course for a duration of 4 months • Can commit to travelling to a Street League Academy in either London Bridge or Victoria.
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FREE courses with Adult Community Learning (ACL)
Islington ACL are offering a range of free courses in Digital Skills, English and Maths from entry level to level 2. Do you want to start an apprenticeship but need a Maths and English qualification? ACL have a range of accredited courses starting in September either online or classroom based to help boost your employment opportunities.
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Interested in improving your digital skills?
Not sure which direction you’d like to go, or what is out there? Islington Council, in partnership with local tech co-op Outlandish, is delivering free bespoke digital skills training to residents over 19. This is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to change their career or just become more confident using digital tools and programs. You needn’t be planning to get a career in the tech industry, you just need to be open to learning something new.
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Founders and Coders free online training
Have you considered Web Programming as a career? Do you live in Islington? Do you love learning new things (but perhaps you didn’t like school)? Are you prepared for a challenge?
If you’ve answered yes to these questions then maybe web development is for you. Digital training organisation Founders and Coders is offering a free, online, month-long introduction to HTML, CSS and JavaScript. After that, you can progress to more in-depth training or apply for a Level 4 Software Developer Apprenticeship.
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Get Started with London Zoos & Conservation (16-25)
The Prince’s Trust have partnered with ZSL London Zoo to bring you a free one week programme exploring all aspects of zoo life. You will get the opportunity to create safe and enriching environments for animals that also explores other aspects such as customer experience and conservation of species. You will get the opportunity to meet team members and learn about the wide variety of careers a zoo can offer. With experts at hand we can help you explore next steps and how you can kickstart your career working with animals.
Taster Day: Wednesday 26 October
Main Programme: Monday 1 – Friday 5 November
Where: ZSL London Zoo
How to refer: Call Customer services on 0800 842 842 or Email Katie – katie.palfreeman@princes-trust.org.uk for more information.
Ready To Work - Hospitality (18-30)
Greene King have some amazing opportunities across a range of locations in London, roles such as front of house and back of house. This is the perfect chance for you to broaden your skillset! You will take part in an info session and then a hands-on trial shift the following day. Opportunity to start quickly with the chance to gain a part time or full-time contract! Benefits include potential NVQ’s, staff discount, opportunity to re-locate and possible accommodation.
Info session: 3 November 2021
Trial shift: 4 November 2021
Where: Various pubs across London
How to refer: Email Lauren – lauren.bouch@princes-trust.org.uk
Get Started in Animal Care (16-25)
The Prince’s Trust and Vauxhall City Farm are offering a FREE animal care course for young people who are not in education, training or employment and interested in gaining experience in animal care and welfare with a focus on farm animals. Taster Day: Thursday 4th November
Main Programme: Monday 8 – Friday 12 November
Where: Vauxhall
How to refer: Email Taylor - taylor.benatsou@princes-trust.org.uk
Get Into Digital Marketing with WYK Digital (18-30)
The Prince’s Trust and WYK Digital are excited to present this 11-week programme focusing on the digital marketing sector. This programme will expose all participants to training and working with real businesses, predominantly using Facebook and Google marketing tools. With support with dedicated expert trainers, industry mentors and skills coaching, young people will build up a huge range of skills both soft, technical, and also practical. Upon completion of the course, participants will be given the opportunity to apply for jobs with some of the largest digital marketing companies in the world and given support with the guaranteed interviews. Over 75% of participant's secure permanent work in the digital marketing industry within 3 months with starting salaries of 20-22k!
Watch this video from our last programme in April
Taster Day: Week Commencing 8 November
Main Programme: Monday 29 November - Friday 25 February 2022
Where: London
How to refer: Click here to sign up
Get into IT Support with Google (18-30)
Join our e-learning Get Into IT Support programme, in partnership with Google, which will offer you the chance to receive the Google IT Support Professional Certificate and start a career in IT Support.
On the e-learning certificate programme which is hosted on Coursera platform, you will gain in-depth training in:
➔ Technical Support Fundamentals
➔ The Bits and Bytes of Computer Networking
➔ Operating Systems and You: Becoming a Power User
➔ System Administration and IT Infrastructure Services
➔ IT Security
➔ Boost your confidence, interview skills and CV
By joining the programme you will also get the opportunity to meet and interview with some exciting Tech companies at our upcoming Get Hired in Tech event!
Rolling Recruitment – please register your interest with the link below
How to refer: Google IT Support Certificate with The Prince's Trust Tickets | Eventbrite
AD-Cademy – Registration open for 8-week online programme
AD-Cademy is here to give under-represented talent a way of breaking into the Advertising, Marketing, Creative and Tech Industries; Through a free 8-week online course, you’ll develop all the relevant skills needed to boost your employability and take on the wonderful world of advertising. You can register your interest below.
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