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Traineeship Programme for 16-24 year olds. Consists of<ul><li>Work Experience</li><li>Maths</li><li>English</li><li>Qualification in Employability or Customer Service</li></ul>Length of course 12-26 weeks. Will be offering/starting short courses for 19+ and apprenticeships this year in customer service, hair and beauty.

Changing Tide Training and Employment Services

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Media Savvy CIC was established in 2010 and is based in Sunderland City-Centre. Our aim to serve some of the 'hardest-to-reach' groups in our community, including those with poor physical / mental health, ex-offenders, learning disabilities and also the long-term unemployed. We do this via a range of informal and accredited courses and workshops, often utilising a 'learning by stealth' approach in order to most effectively reach individuals. Our provision incorporates transferable softer life skills alongside core employability skills, with the view to help individuals back into meaningful activities, such as volunteering, further education / training or formal employment / self-employment.

Media Savvy CIC

Milltech is an independent training organisation with over 35 years’ experience in helping young people achieve nationally recognised qualifications and employment.  Throughout these years we have developed strong links with companies both large and small throughout the North East, providing high quality work placements with reputable employers, where young people can gain practical experience within their chosen industry.We have always looked to combine new developments with a pioneering approach to learning and strive to maintain an innovative outlook. This approach has led to the company receiving many national training awards over the years. Milltech offer apprenticeships in the following job roles:<ul><li>Business Administrator</li><li>Customer Service Practitioner and Customer Service Specialist</li><li>Sales Executive</li><li>Operations/Departmental Manager</li><li>Team Leader</li><li>Learning &amp; Development Coach</li><li>Warehousing &amp; Storage</li><li>Light and Heavy Vehicle Maintenance &amp; Repair</li><li>Vehicle Parts Operations</li></ul>

Milltech

Call Centre Sector Based Work Academy with a Guaranteed Interview.A 3 week training course based in Sunderland City Centre 9.15am–4:00pm Mon – Fri.The course covers all you need to know about working in a call centre as well as interview techniques, role plays and much more. All customers who complete the course will receive;<ul><li>L1 Award in Customer Service</li><li>L1 Diploma in Work-related Studies for the Customer Service Sector</li><li>L1 Award in Contact Centre Operations</li><li>Guaranteed interview</li></ul>

Penshaw View Training

Our OfferThe Learning and Skills Service deliver courses in a wide range of learning venues across Sunderland, via online platforms and distance learning. This means you can access learning locally in community centres, schools, libraries, central buildings and in your own home. Information, guidance and supportWithin the Learning and Skills Service, we pride ourselves on providing great information, advice, and guidance (IAG) to all our learners. We endeavour to give all learners the opportunity to develop an awareness of career pathways and make informed choices based on their personal aspirations and abilities. We offer individual, impartial, structured and meaningful advice and guidance to meet your needs at every stage of your learning journey. Before you start a course<ul><li>Taster sessions</li><li>Initial assessment (if appropriate)</li><li>One-to-one interview with a tutor (if appropriate)</li></ul>During your course<ul><li>Tutorials</li><li>Individual learning plans</li><li>Feedback and support from tutors</li><li>Access to online learning resources</li></ul>At the end of your course<ul><li>Learner feedback through surveys</li><li>Follow-up phone calls</li><li>Progression routes</li><li>Support to find work or voluntary placements if appropriate</li></ul>Course fees and fundingTo access training all learners are subject to funding eligibility. All learners must be aged 19 or over on the31 August 2022. We ask all learners for eligibility evidence on enrolment. This might include proof of address, payslips, and photographic ID. English and maths courses are free for learners who do not hold a GCSE grade C or above. If you are unemployed and in receipt of state benefit or are working and earn less than £18,525, then you are likely to be entitled to a free course (eligibility requirements apply). When you enrol you will need your personal details (including address, date of birth, telephone number, national insurance number and information about any benefits you receive and information on previous learning you have completed). To discuss course fees and funding in detail please contact training providers directly, details of these are in the prospectus, accessed via the link.

Sunderland Learning and Skills Service

The life-changing University of Sunderland is a higher education provider offering a wide range of courses to a variety of students. We currently have 20,000 students based in campuses on the North East coast, in London and Hong Kong. We are committed to providing opportunities for students of all backgrounds, particularly those who are currently under-represented in higher education.

University of Sunderland

Uplift is a unique training and coaching business offering a range of courses and services for individuals and businesses, focusing on Personal Development, Basic IT, IAG, 21st Century employability skills. We support individuals to make positive steps forward, embrace change and focus on what 'can' be changed in lives. Our courses are based around the city so that they are accessible for all residents.  The provider for each course will be able to give full details.

Uplift

We offer accommodation, support and education to the homeless aged 16 to 35 in a residential project and in dispersed outreach properties across the City.  There is also an on-site training and computer suite and an offer of a Job Club, Employability and Work Ready courses, issue based drop-in sessions, including sexual health sessions, peer education etc and also a Volunteer Project.  We also facilitate a multi-agency drug and alcohol clinic, undertake family mediation and various accredited and unaccredited educational courses at all levels. Criteria for access Anyone aged over the age of 16, homeless, or at risk of becoming homeless and able to claim Housing Benefit Allowance. Please visit our website for more details.