About the service

Nacro Barrow-in-Furness 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:

• preparing for employment
• functional skills, eg, in English, maths and ICT
• health and safety
• food safety
• manual handling

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

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

• Up to £30 a week and cash bonuses through EMA.
• Help with your travel expenses.
• The chance to take part in activities relating to healthy living, sport, fitness, confidence and independent living.
• Help with paying for and passing your driving theory test.

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 16 and 18

The project is open to anyone:

• not in education
• available for at least 12 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?

this will depend on the young person's needs

Application details

How do I apply?

• Referrals are taken direct from schools in the catchment area or via other agencies, such as Connexions

Phone us on: 01229 838697

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: Helen Bunting, Base Administrator

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