About the service

Nacro Services Hartlepool helps young people who are not in education,training or work to learn new skills and gain qualifications.

The service is designed to prepare young people to move on into Further Education, Apprenticeships or work, by delivering training and qualifications in areas including music production, construction, English, maths and IT, and personal and social skills development.

We provide:

• clear information and guidance on job and training options

• support to help overcome barriers that are stopping people from working or training

• support to improve employability skills, including with gaining qualifications such as NVQs, Technical Certificates or Key Skills

• help finding opportunities including work placements and college courses

• access to the Education Maintenance Allowance

What will I get out of it?

• skills such as basic plastering, bricklaying, joinery, DIY, hairdressing and horticulture

• increased confidence, self esteem and motivation

• recognised credit based qualifications
  
• improved communication, social and employability skills

• economic wellbeing

• support with healthy eating, dealing with substance misuse and keeping fit

• the chance to be involved in the design and delivery of the learning programme

Service information

Type of service: Foundation training

Participants must be between: 14 and 24

When can I apply?

throughout the year

How long will it last?

6 - 9 Months

Application details

How do I apply?

• Hartlepool Connexions
  01429 275501
  nicolawright@hartlepool.gov.uk

• All referrals to our 14-16 yrs Schools programme should contact:
  Claire Cuthbert
  01429-863335
  email Claire.cuthbert@nacro.org.uk

Phone us on: 01429-863335

Email us using the referral enquiry form

Service location

Contact details

Contact: Diane Lowe, Base Admin

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