Traineeships

What are they?

Traineeships give 19-23 year-olds the opportunity to develop the skills they need to find, and succeed in employment and progress onto an Apprenticeship. It is aimed at those who are not currently in work and have little experience, but are focused on getting a job. Courses comprise of three core elements:

  • A work placement lasting at least six weeks and a maximum of five months
  • Work preparation training focusing on areas such as CV writing, interview tips and inter-personal skills, including preparation for the specific work placement
  • English and maths qualifications for those who have not achieved a GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent

To meet the needs and abilities of individuals, additional, flexible content may also be included by the employer or the provider, for example relevant vocational qualifications, sector tasters, ICT skills and careers advice.

We will work closely with employers to design and deliver Traineeships which meet the needs of their business and the young person.

Traineeships are part of the Apprenticeship family, however, there are a number of differences between the two schemes. Traineeships will last a maximum of six months with the aim of securing young people’s progression to an Apprenticeship.

Traineeships are intended to ‘bridge’ education and the world of work, addressing the longstanding concerns from employers that the schools system is not providing them with work-ready young people.

Traineeships at a glance…

  • Who – 19-23 year-olds not in education, employment or training
  • What – A training programme combining work experience with work preparation training and maths and English
  • Where – Across England
  • When – To be announced…

Why should learners get involved?

A Traineeships will put a learner in a better position to compete for an Apprenticeship, boosting their chances of getting a job, as well as improving their long term prospects and earning potential. In addition to:

  • Improving the learners English and maths skills
  • Providing the opportunity to build your CV and get vital experience with local and national employers
  • Employers are at the centre of Traineeships to ensure they give the learner the skills needed to secure a job and succeed in employment
  • At the end of the work experience placement they’ll get a job interview with the company if a role becomes available or a reference and an exit interview.

How can learners find out more information?
Get in touch at [email protected] or by calling 01235 83 38 38.

Why should employers get involved?

Traineeships will offer businesses of all sizes and across many sectors the opportunity to shape locally-delivered training and programmes which in return will provide them with a pool of skilled applicants to draw on.

They are designed to be as simple as possible for employers and can be tailored to suit the specific needs of individual businesses.

How can employers find out more information?
Get in touch at [email protected] or by calling 01235 83 38 38.


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