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YOUTH PROGRAMME

Skills for Life and Work is a flagship programme for school leavers.  It is a gateway programme for young people who want to develop their skills and get ready for work.   Skills for Life and Work will help you build the confidence and skills you need to find work. You’ll be able to gain recognised qualifications and get real experience through work placement which is an essential part of the programme.

Training will start at 2 days per week as you settle onto the programme, and will rise to 24-30 hours per week as you move into work placement.  During your training days you will gain the knowledge, skills and competencies relating to your chosen vocational pathway.  In your work placement you will put these skills into practice.  You will also have opportunities to development you math, English and ICT up to Level 2 through our Essential Skills programme whilst.

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Through our delivery model, you will enter a Foundation Programme and on attainment of the targets therein, you will advance to a Progression Programme.

In the Foundation Programme, for a Single Subject pathway, you will choose 1 vocational qualification.  This pathway is for those learners who are confident and definite on the career path that they want to follow.  They do not need to consider other options and are ready to commit to a single choice.

During the programme you will focus on skills development in your vocational area leading to attainment of a L1 or L2 qualification.  You will also develop employability skills as you prepare for work placement and become more away of the career demands in your sector.

On achievement of the targets in the Foundation Programme you will advance to the Progression Programme and undertake higher levels of qualification in your vocational area in line with the Apprenticeship qualifications.

Our goal is to support you into Employment, on Apprenticeship or into Higher Education.

PROVISION OVERVIEW

This is a new delivery model that is unique to Impact Training.  It is based on the fact that many school leavers are unsure about the direction they want their career to take.  Broadbase gives you more time and space to make informed choices through your experiences on the programme.  It is a flexible pathway that responds to the needs of the learner when they are ready to make the right choice for them.

Through our delivery model, you will enter a Foundation Programme and on the attainment of the targets there in, you will advance to a Progression Programme.  In the Foundation Programme, for a Broadbase pathway, you will choose 3 vocational qualifications and work towards qualifications in each.  When you are ready to make a definite decision, you can specialise through a transfer window and then commit to the vocational area that is best for you.

During the programme you will focus on skills development in each your vocational area leading to the attainment of a number of L1 or L2  qualifications.  You will also develop employability skills as you prepare for work placement and become more away of the career demands in your sector.

On achievement of the targets in the Foundation Programme you must specialise and advance to the Progression Programme and undertake higher levels of qualification in your vocational area in line with the Apprenticeship qualifications.

Our goal is to support you into Employment, on Apprenticeship or into Higher Education.

While on the programme you will:

Have the opportunity to gain up to 4 vocational qualifications depending on your entry pathway as well as Essential Skills in Communication, Application of Number and ICT up to Level 2;

 Receive a £40 per week Educational Maintenance Allowance (based on attendance).  Please note that if your parent(s)/guardian(s) receive Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, means tested Job Seeker’s Allowance or Housing Benefit, that benefit will not be affected by the EMA.  Your parent(s)/guardian(s) will also be entitled to receive Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit provided all other conditions for the receipt of the benefits are met.

Receive bonus payments as you complete various stages of your training which will total up to £360 across the programme.

 Receive help with travel expenses and childcare costs, depending on your circumstances;

 Have 35 paid days for holidays per year.

We have a wide curriculum offer so that you can gain experiences and acquire skills beyond that of your classroom and vocational subjects. 

Events and activities will be planned throughout the year to widen your horizons and broaden your experiences. 

These will increase your awareness and challenge your perceptions and will be included in the EVOLVE project, Youth Work programmes and events arranged by your tutors.   Events will centre around:

Social & Cultural Awareness
Health & Wellbeing
Careers Information & Employability Skills
World of Work Activities & Vocational Enrichment
Work Experience and Work Sampling
Recreation, Sport and Creativity
Personal Development
Life Skills

Wrap around support is very important at Impact Training.  We recognise the challenges that many of our young clients face and we have a range of services available to help you through and overcome the barriers.  These include:

All learners will have a dedicated Primary Contact;
Mentoring & pastoral support at the point of need;
Specialist support with disabilities;
Careers guidance and support from the Employer Engagement Team;
Leaver support through the Apprenticeship Co-Ordinator and the Employment Academy;
In-programme support from the Attendance Officer and Retention Officer;
The Youth Work team;
Additional Learning Support;
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We are here to make your experience a positive one and help you to fulfil all of your aspirations and more.

FAQ

Skills for Life and Work is open to all applicants aged 16-17 years of age and this range can increase to 22 years of age if you have a disability.  If you have an in-care background this can rise again to 24 yrs of age.
Impact Training can be accessed at any point, like most educational settings our main intakes for the educational year is September of each year, however, we always attempt to facilitate applicants at any stage of the year should they wish to avail of our services and we can meet the individual’s needs.

On Skills for Life & Work you are entitled to a total of 104 weeks which can rise to 156 weeks for participants with specific barriers to participation.
At Impact Training, we are committed to every participant within our ‘Skills for Life & Work’ having a positive destination on completion.

Our aims are for all participants to move to one the following:

Apprenticeship- the Apprenticeship 21 contract

Career- Move to sustainable work

Education- Move to Further and Higher Education Opportunities.
We continue to offer a Hybrid delivery model; however, our primary preference is the face to face delivery model.

Some vocational sectors have a significant practical element and cannot be delivered remotely.

We have modern, equipped and safe working space for all of our vocational areas, as well as significant expertise and tutors in the vocational areas, we offer an inclusive and positive learning & Working environment.
Class sizes vary within each vocational area and dependant on demand, however, we have a unique person centred approach to all of the work we do, and want to ensure that the learning and development experience for all apprentices enhances and advances their job sustainability and ability to gain further exposure in their vocational fields.
On Skills for Life & Work you are entitled to a total of 104 weeks which can rise to 156 weeks for participants with specific barriers to participation.
Skills for Life and Work is open to all applicants aged 16-17 years of age and this range can increase to 22 years of age if you have a disability.  If you have an in-care background this can rise again to 24 years of age.

There are no qualification requirements in order to enter the programme and you can discuss entitlement with us or with your local Careers Office.
Receive a £40 per week Educational Maintenance Allowance (based on attendance).  Please note that if your parent(s)/guardian(s) receive Universal Credit, Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), Income Support, means tested Job Seeker’s Allowance or Housing Benefit, that benefit will not be affected by the EMA.  Your parent(s)/guardian(s) will also be entitled to receive Child Benefit and Child Tax Credit provided all other conditions for the receipt of the benefits are met.

Receive bonus payments as you complete various stages of your training which will total up to £360 across the programme.  
Receive help with travel expenses and childcare costs, depending on your circumstances;

 Have up to 37 paid days for holidays per year.

Impact Training are Community focused training provider, who are intrinsically invested in ensuring all of programme participants receive the best possible tutelage and experiences through interactions with our highly skilled and experienced staffing team, we will always push our programme participants to both achieve vocationally linked qualifications but also grow and flourish as an individual and highlight your skills and abilities to actively become the next generation of the workforce in Northern Ireland.

We always aim to put the people at the centre of everything we do, and we strive to continuously improve our services, enhance our offer and grow as we see our participants grow alongside us. We just don’t see Impact as a training programme, is an extension of your family, we care, we motivate and encourage all participants to move beyond what they think they can possibly achieve. For More about Impact training Click Here (Direct to about us page)
Our Essential Skills offer is extensive at Impact Training, we offer Literacy, Numeracy and Information Technology up to including Level 2.

Dependant on the course requirements all participants will be assessed for suitability of level of essential skills and we actively promote progression within the Essential Skills delivery model at Impact Training, our team of highly skilled tutors will always endeavour to support, challenge and develop a range of skills and attributes that will enhance the level of achievement of every participant, for more information on Essential Skills at Impact training Click Here (Direct to Resources page)
Qualifications and work experience are essential components in our provision but there is much more to being a student at Impact Training. We are committed to raising aspirations in young people and trying to bring the best out of them. This will include introducing them to experiences outside of the curriculum and equipping them with the skills and values that will help to shape their future.



Through EVOLVE you will engage in a wide range of World of Work events that will introduce you to greater opportunities in your industry/sector. It will also allow you to support your community, expand citizenship, develop your physical and mental health, apply your essential skills to real activities, gain new skills, gain additional qualifications to improve wider career prospects and improve your personal development. All of this will be through events and activities arranged by our staff. All you have to do is enrol on the events and get involved.



Broadbase offers short courses in 3 subjects and the chance to specialise in the one that best suits your ambitions. Our Foundation Programme allows you to gain qualifications in year 1 and progress to higher qualifications in year 2. We also offer a wide range of enhancements to complement your experiences and to improve your chances of securing employment at the end of the programme. These include but are not limited to: CSR Cards, First Aid Courses, Food Hygiene, Customer Service Courses, Abrasive Wheels, Photography, Coding, VR Courses, Sign Language, additional Barbering & Hairdressing courses etc. Through the Employment Academy we can focus your final term on securing employment and Apprenticeship positions so you can move to the next stage of your career.



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