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Written by Leia Fee   
Sunday, 08 February 2009 19:30

Aim

To give you the training, guidance and work experience you need to find work.

Eligibility

You are eligible for this scheme if you:
  • Are 25-49 years old and out of work
  • Are 50 or older
  • Have worked less than 6 months out of the past 12
  • Have been made redundant
  • Have a disability
  • Are a carer
  • Are a lone parent
  • Need support with basic skills
  • Need help with using IT
  • Need help with English because it is a second language
Subject to job centre approval.

How you benefit from the training programme

As a WBL learner you get:
  • £10 a week on top of your benefits
  • Help with travel expenses
  • Work "tasters"
  • Training in basic skills if necessary
  • Specific job seeking skills such as CV writing and interview technique
  • Time off to attend interviews
  • Training towards a recognised qualification such as City & Guilds eQuals "Certificate for IT Users" and ECDL at level 1 or 2 and Keyskills ICT and Improve Own Learning and Performance (IOL)

Timescale

13 Weeks.

Where you can go next

  • Employment
  • Further education
  • Voluntary Work
Last Updated on Friday, 13 November 2009 15:16
 
" I received excellent feedback from everyone that was present at the training events we held at Swansea ITeC. Our trainers felt confident that everything would run smoothly, that IT assistance was always on offer and if anything was needed, nothing was too much trouble. Our Business Manager was very impressed with the whole package. "
Judith Wickwar, Administrative Support Officer, NHS Wales

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Note: This programme is part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Assembly Government.

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