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Recognise interests, identify transferable skills and explore different roles, training routes and workplace expectations.
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Employability Programme
Build the skills.
See a future in work.
Practical, personalised support to help young people recognise their strengths, prepare for opportunities and take a more confident next step towards working life.
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Who it is for
A bridge between learning and what comes next.
For young people who would benefit from structured preparation for work, training or further education. A learner may be unsure where to begin, need help describing their strengths, or want to practise the everyday skills that workplaces expect.
We start with interests, existing experience, communication needs and agreed goals. Activities and pace are adapted around the individual, including any relevant SEND or EHCP priorities.
What the programme can cover
Preparation with a practical purpose.
An individual plan brings together the areas most relevant to the learner. The following are examples to discuss when agreeing the programme.
CVs and applications
Build a clear CV or personal profile, practise completing an application and learn how to describe relevant skills with examples.
Interviews and communication
Rehearse interview questions, practise asking for clarification, and develop clear, respectful communication for workplace situations.
Everyday work skills
Use practical tasks to develop planning, teamwork, problem-solving, timekeeping and an understanding of safe and appropriate workplace behaviour.
Making progress visible
Something to show.
A next step to work towards.
Reviews look at what the learner can do and how independently they can apply it. Evidence is agreed around the learner’s goals.
A portfolio could include
- A CV or strengths profile
- A practice application and interview feedback
- Examples of planning and practical tasks
- A record of developing communication and independence
- A realistic action plan for the next step
Where useful, the programme can connect with Functional Skills, Vocational Tasters or Mentoring and Careers.
Before the programme begins
Clear expectations from the start.
What is agreed before support begins?
We discuss suitability, learning priorities, the delivery setting, timetable, fees, relevant access and support needs, and the responsibilities of the adults involved. Any qualification entry or external activity is confirmed separately.
How is the programme arranged?
We discuss suitability, goals, delivery setting, timetable, duration, fees and review arrangements before agreeing provision. The plan identifies the skills to practise and how progress will be shared with the learner and relevant adults.
Does it include work experience or a job placement?
A work placement or job is not automatically included. If an external experience is proposed, its availability, supervision, safeguarding, suitability and responsibilities must be agreed separately before it begins.
Is there a qualification?
A qualification is not assumed. If an accredited route is proposed, the qualification title, level, awarding organisation, assessment arrangements, eligibility and fees will be confirmed before enrolment.
How are support and safeguarding planned?
Relevant learning, communication and access needs are considered when planning activities. Any activity involving a workplace or external provider needs clear safeguarding and supervision arrangements. Read about safeguarding.
Start with the young person
Let’s plan a purposeful next step.
Tell us about their interests, strengths and the support they need. We can discuss whether the Employability Programme is a suitable part of their education plan.
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