There are two strands available:

Aims - to give you training, guidance and work experience you need to find employment.

• Help with travel expenses
• Time off to attend interviews
• Work tasters
• £10 a week on top of your benefits
• Specific job seeking skills, such as CV writing and interview technique
• Training towards a recognised qualification such as City & Guilds Certificate for IT Users (ITQ) and ECDL Essentials and Extra

Essential Skills Wales (previously known as Key Skills) are appropriate for all levels, from learners in the workplace to Chief Executives in large companies. They are the skills most commonly needed for success in education, training, work and life in general. In developing Key Skills, you are improving the quality of your learning and performance both in education and at work. Learners are also provided with the opportunity to develop their literacy and numeracy skills.

Eligibility - you are eligible for this scheme if you:

• Are 18 years or over
• Are a lone parent
• Need support with basic skills
• Need help with using IT

• Work Focused Learning - 4-12 Weeks
• Routeways to Work - 2-8 Weeks

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