About the service

Nacro Luton Foundation Learning Programme is for young people who want to develop new skills and progress into work, an apprenticeship or college. We’ll give you the confidence and the qualifications you need to achieve your potential and get ahead.

What will I get out of it?

We’ll help you work towards accredited qualifications and find work experience placements in areas of work which interest you. You’ll get full support and guidance from our trainers every step of the way. We can offer you qualifications in:

• functional skills, including English, maths and ICT
• employability
• sports
• health and safety
• first aid
• sport and drama, with sports leader qualifications

You’ll develop new skills, including:

• interview skills
• reading and writing skills
• communication skills
• how to write a CV
• how to search for a job
• drug, alcohol and sexual health awareness
• cooking
• gardening

These skills and qualifications will help improve your chances of finding and keeping work.

What else?

• up to £30 a week through EMA
• help with your travel expenses
• the chance to take part in activities relating to sports, fitness, confidence and independent living
• help towards paying for and passing your driving theory test
• regular trips to a variety of venues both educational and recreational.
• visits from external speakers covering a number of topics

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 16 and 18

The project is open to anyone:

• not in education or employment
• available for 16 hours a week
• committed to getting a job, apprenticeship or going to college

When can I apply?

throughout the year

How long will it last?

average 20 weeks dependent on personal need

Application details

How do I apply?

• contact us direct
• Connexions 01226 205686

Phone us on: 01582 458965

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: Leah Woodley or Charlotte Puddifoot, Training Organisers

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