About the service

Nacro Making Headway 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:

• hair and beauty
• business administration
• functional skills, eg, in English, maths and ICT
• childcare
• personal and social development
• retail/customer services
• health and safety

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.

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 16 and 18

• people not in education
• available for at least 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?

13-48 weeks, depending on individual need

Application details

How do I apply?

People can apply by contact us by phone, email or by dropping in to the centre

Phone us on: 01642 223551

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: James Ruddock, Training Organiser

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