Training Opportunities

There are several ways in which we can help you develop personal and work-oriented skills.

IT classes

Improve your computer skills with the help of a tutor from City College

Basic Skills

Our basic skills tutors help people with reading, writing and numeracy

Healthy Eating

Learn to cook wholesome, healthy and affordable meals

Volunteer Development Programme

This programme is designed to help our service users gain the first step on the ladder towards employment.

Each programme runs for six months at a time with six trainee volunteers taking part. Trainee volunteers are required to volunteer for no more than two days per week (under 16 hours so it will not affect any benefits claimed). At the induction stage realistic goals and targets are set out so the trainee volunteer knows what to expect and can get the best from the programme. They are assessed on criteria such as attendance, punctuality and attitude. On completion, participants receive a reference to take on to their next venture.

We have had some great successes from previous programmes with three service users completing an accredited painting and decorating course and two service users gaining full time employment.

How do I access these services?

These services are only available to registered service users. See How to Access Our Services for more details.