Stage 2

Course Information

Provides support, encouragement and an overall positive learning and development experience preparing learners for progression to Stage 3, employment, modern apprenticeship or further learning and development in the social service adult or child care sectors.

Learners will participate in 8 weeks training (6 weeks in L & G premises and 2 weeks work experience) in L & G Learning, third floor of the Hatrack Building, 144 St Vincent Street, Glasgow.

n:

Andrew McCall

t:

0141 221 6249

e:

amccall@landglearning.co.uk

Twice yearly

Stage 3

Course Information

Entry to Contact Centre – Stage 3: in partnership with Teleperformance/Glasgow. 3 weeks incorporating a placement element.

n:

Tom Muir

t:

0300 555 8080; Ext.4558

e:

Thomas.Muir@nclan.ac.uk

w:

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk/

Courses throughout the year

Stage 4: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

Learners at Stage 4 undertake training within: First Aid, Food safety, Moving & Handling and H & S in the workplace. The aim is to offer them the underpinning knowledge to enter the field of care.

n:

Mary Daniel

t:

07889 456278

e:

Mary.daniel@enable.org.uk

Twice yearly

Stage 3: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

Stage 3 – SQA Employability Award: 12 weeks, 20 hours per week over 5 x days (Mon-Fri 9.30am-1.30pm). 8 weeks in centre, 4 weeks on work placement.

We will tap into local relationships with Education Services to plan and deliver community events. Young people will take part in multiple volunteering opportunities. In addition to structured qualifications, young people will take part in employability group work sessions including; barriers, interview skills, CV building, job search, application forms and sustainability. There will be a weekly session aimed at job search and an expectation that young people actively seek employment. Young people will complete 8 weeks in centre followed by 4 weeks on work placement. Placements will be tailored to individual career aspirations and goals. Young people will be action planned, set goals and work towards the development and improvement of the skills and knowledge to be sustainable in employment.

n:

Scott Black

t:

07785 615132

e:

Scott.Black@streetleague.co.uk

w:

www.streetleague.co.uk

n:

John Lawson

t:

07785 615132

e:

john.lawson@streetleague.co.uk

w:

www.streetleague.co.uk

n:

Tracy Davidson

t:

07785 615132

e:

tracy.davidson@streetleague.co.uk

w:

www.streetleague.co.uk

Courses throughout the year

All Stages

Course Information

Skills Development Scotland provides career information, advice and guidance services to help people of all ages develop their career management skills and get in to learning, training and jobs.

The service is free, impartial and confidential. Services available in our centres:

• Access web service
• Search for learning and training opportunities
• Access recruitment sites and online vacancies
• Prepare your CV and print a copy
• Complete on-line application forms and print a copy

t:

0800 917 8000

w:

www.myworldofwork.co.uk

Centres throughout North Lanarkshire. Including Motherwell, Airdrie, Bellshill, Cumbernauld & Shotts.

Courses throughout the year

Stage 3: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

LAMH Recycle Ltd provides core, personal and occupational skills development opportunities within a real but supportive work environment for individuals facing a range of “barriers” to employment which may include:

• Mental Ill Health
• Drug/Alcohol Addiction
• Physical Disability
• No Previous Work History
• Long Term Unemployed
• Lack of Basic Skills

n:

Anita Boyle

t:

01698 264100

e:

anitaboyle@Lamhrecycle.co.uk

w:

www.lamhrecycle.co.uk

Courses throughout the year

Stage 2: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

To develop personal and vocational skills and provide qualifications to enhance the participant’s opportunities to enter into employment in their chosen occupational sector. The tailored training programme can include literacy/numeracy support, confidence building, personal presentation and health awareness. It will also provide the development of workplace skills that employers expect eg timekeeping, attendance, use of initiative, good attitude and work ethos.

Positive outcomes from the Stage 2 programme will be progression to a more advanced stage of the Employability fund programme, a place on a college course at a more advanced level or to move into employment or a Modern Apprenticeship.

We have 2 training centres supporting the North Lanarkshire EF Programme. Trainees will attend one of these locations, whichever is closer to home or easiest to travel to. Length of time in Centre prior to work taster/experience dependent on individual progress.

t:

01698 749933

e:

kaym@rtscot.co.uk

a:

Kennedy House, Gartsherrie Road, Coatbridge, ML5 2DJ

t:

01698 749933

e:

louisem@rtscot.co.uk

a:

256 Main Street, Bellshill, ML4 1AB

Courses throughout the year

Stage 3: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

Prepares attendees for employment by providing underpinning knowledge of a particular sector and provides the basic skills for that sector.

Learners will participate in 8 weeks training (4 weeks in L & G premises and 4 weeks work experience) in L & G Learning , third floor of the Hatrack Building, 144 St Vincent Street,Glasgow.

n:

Andrew McCall

t:

0141 221 6249

e:

amccall@landglearning.co.uk

Twice yearly

Stage 3: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

The course will run for up to 13 weeks.

The aim of this programme is to ensure learners, who have learning disabilities and or learning difficulties can develop the skills and experience necessary to progress through the employability pipeline.

Communication, interpersonal and team building skills will play a large part in the individual’s development. They will also investigate the world of work and be supported to make realistic career choices and goals.

n:

Kerr Armstrong

t:

07889 456210

e:

Kerr.armstrong@enable.org.uk

Enable Scotland, Stirling Street, Airdrie, ML6 0AS

Initial training will take place at Stirling Street and then work experience placements will take place in local areas with employers.

We are anticipating 3 intakes to the programme. These being June 2016, September 2016 and January 2017 to allow for winter leavers.

All Stages

Course Information

North Lanarkshire’s Working is part of North Lanarkshire Council. The service is wide ranging and supports clients and businesses in getting people into work.

From one to one support to debt and money advice to CV support and interview skills the service takes a customer on a journey to ensure they are confident and ready to go into work.

t:

0800 0730 226

w:

www.northlanarkshiresworking.co.uk

Courses throughout the year

Stage 4: 18+

Course Information

The aim of the programme is to prepare candidates for Employment by providing employability skills including interview skills, one to one support, confidence building, motivational excercises and provision of sector specific information.

• Approved qualifications: Forklift Truck Counterbalance or Reach.
• Training to help achieve entry level jobs eg. warehouse operatives (power pallet truck and manual handling).
• Elementary Food Hygiene.
• Emergency First Aid to enhance job opportunities.

Work experience placements in tailored need applications. On going support during work placement and aftercare support to increase employment opportunities or second job.

n:

Maureen Cunningham

t:

01698 230200

e:

maureen@dgctraining.co.uk

Courses throughout the year

Stage 2: 16-17

Course Information

Our stage 2 EF programme will be delivered at our training complex in Blackridge with work placement experience within this stage being delivered with a company within the North Lanarkshire area. Work placements include construction, warehousing & distribution, factories, recycling and mechanical.

Please Note: Mini bus travel will be available to and from our training complex in Blackridge on a daily basis with pick ups throughout the North Lanarkshire area.

n:

John Speirs

t:

01501 750917

e:

john.speirs@sibbaldtraining.com

w:

www.sibbaldtraining.com

a:

Shona’s Way, Sibbald Park, Blackridge, EH48 3BN

Courses throughout the year

Stage 1

Course Information

Offered to young people in North Lanarkshire who have left school and are not currently involved in education, employment, volunteering or training.

This is a chance to get involved in a personal programme of learning and activity from a wide range of fun and challenging points.

e:

activityagreement@northlan.gov.uk

Courses throughout the year

Stage 2 & 3: 16-17, Stage 3 & 4: 18+

Course Information

Stage 2 will be based on the individual assessment and needs. Participants will be expected to complete up to 30 hours per week maximum in a combination of training and or work experience appropriate to this stage. The learner will hopefully complete SVQ qualification at level 3 and work taster/experience. These will be sourced within easy travelling distance from the learners home.

Learners will be supported to progress to Stage 3 of the pipeline or move to further education or employment. Stage 3 will develop Employability Skills : Interview Techniques, Employer Expectations, Job Application & Job Searching Skills.

Learners will be supported to progress to Stage 4 of the pipeline or move to further education or employment. Stage 4 will be sector based and include an industry specific qualification (when available).

n:

Jackie Steven

t:

01698 252326

e:

Jackie.steven@rathbone.org

w:

www.rathboneuk.org

Princes Gate, 60 Castle Street, Hamilton, ML3 6BU

Courses throughout the year

Stage 2 & 3

Course Information

Entry to Health and Social Care – Stage 3: 6 weeks college/5 weeks placement.

Prepare Yourself for Work – Stage 2: 9 weeks college/ 2 weeks placement.

Entry to Work – Stage 3: (Incorporating the Certificate of Work Readiness qualification) Starting 6 weeks in college and 7 weeks placement.

n:

Tom Muir

t:

0300 555 8080; Ext.4558

e:

Thomas.Muir@nclan.ac.uk

w:

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk

Courses throughout the year

Stage 4: 16-17, 18+

Course Information

n:

Jonathan Foot

t:

0845 602 9665

e:

Jonathan@traindup.org

Courses throughout the year

Stage 4 & 5

Course Information

Wage incentive for employers available when they hire someone for more than 16 hours a week.

Work experience placements for local unemployed young people to gain valuable work experience and improve their CV.

Sector based work academies which include pre-employment training, work experience placements and a guaranteed job interview.

t:

0800 055 6688

Centres in Cumbernauld, Airdrie, Bellshill and Motherwell.

Courses throughout the year.

Stage 4: 18+

Course Information

Training packages and programme will be designed to meet the individual needs of the participant.

All participants of the programme will work towards an agreed employment outcome, which will include the delivery of industry recognised qualifications and training within a sector that has employment opportunity. All participants will also be offered aftercare support beyond the intial period of training and supported into employment.

n:

Marion Paterson

t:

01698 251370

e:

mpaterson@routestowork.co.uk

w:

www.routestowork.co.uk

Town Hall Business Centre, 1-11 High Street, Motherwell, ML1 3HU

Courses throughout the year

Stage 2: Ages 16-17,18+

Course Information

12 week course dealing with employability and personal development skills. Classroom based with practical challenge element or work tasters in local areas.

The aim of this provision is to assist learners in establishing a structure, improving on their literacy and numeracy skills and providing learners with an opportunity to develop practical work related skills in an outdoor environment, which may include painting and decorating, mono blocking and slabbing, fencing, ground maintenance and tree thinning and planting, erection and building of Flower and Vegetable Pods.

n:

Joanne Scott

t:

0141 445 1132

e:

joanne.scott@actionforchildren.org.uk

w:

www.actionforchildren.org.uk

a:

Unit 5, Broomloan Place, Ibrox Business Park, Glasgow, G51 2JR

Throughout the year

Stage 2 & 3

Course Information

Entry to Health and Social Care – Stage 3: 6 weeks college/5 weeks placement.

Prepare Yourself for Work – Stage 2: 9 weeks college/2 weeks placement.

Career Ready – Stage 4: Clinical Support 2 weeks college/6 weeks placement.

n:

Tom Muir

t:

0300 555 8080; Ext.4558

e:

Thomas.Muir@nclan.ac.uk

w:

www.nclanarkshire.ac.uk

Courses throughout the year