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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
 
" The training was very clear, precise, easily followed and very involved, the instructor took time to explain individual items, paying great attention to detail in a clear and informative manner. "
Neil Lewis, System Technician, Panasonic

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

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