About the service

Nacro Ipswich 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:

• mechanics
• functional skills, eg, in English, maths and ICT
• employability skills
• IT
• retail services and skills
• health and safety
• personal and social development

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 through EMA.
• Help with travel expenses.
• The chance to take part in activities aimed at improving confidence, teamwork skills, problem-solving skills and independent living skills.

The project is open to anyone:

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 16 and 18

• not in education
• available for 15 hours a week or more
• committed to getting a job, apprenticeship or going to college

When can I apply?

throughout the year (new courses start every fortnight)

How long will it last?

Average 20 weeks

Application details

How do I apply?

Call us to make an appointment to come and chat with one of our trainers about our programmes and complete an initial assessment.

Phone us on: 01473 729230

Email us using the referral enquiry form

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Contact details

Contact: Denise Bartram, Training Organiser

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