About the service

Nacro Bolton WAVES Programme is a foundation learning programme 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:

• mechanics
• functional skills, eg, in English, maths and ICT
• construction
• office skills
• business skills
• sport
• health and safety
• general cooking
• youth work

You’ll develop new skills, including:

• teamwork skills
• preparation for work skills
• reading and writing skills
• communication skills
• problem-solving skills

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

What else?

• Up to £30 a week with EMA.
• Help with travel expenses.
• The chance to take part in activities relating to sport, confidence building, fitness and independent living.

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 a minimum of 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 22 hours a week, school term time only

Application details

How do I apply?

via Connexions or self-referrals

Phone us on: 01204 381 656

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: Laura Clark, Training Organiser

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