Learning for Work Kathy Melling Amanda Platts
Welcome Introductions What did you want to do when you grew up?
Brainstorm What is a real job?
You get paid the same wage as everyone else doing that job The job helps you to meet your life goals and aspirations The job role is valued by managers and colleagues The job has similar hours and times at work as other people with safe working conditions
Brainstorm What learning helps people to get jobs?
Support to understand the types of jobs people can do and trying these out Understanding about your benefits Travelling independently Understanding the rules at work Training on the job from a Job Coach Work-based learning
Supported Internships Study Programme Spend most of your time with an employer On-the-job training from a tutor and job coach Qualifications from what you learn at work Support to find and keep a job do/supported-internships/pfa-factsheet-videos
Traineeships A new training route for young people who are motivated by and focused on work but need more experience and skills to get a job A focused period of work preparation training A substantial, meaningful work placement English and Maths if you don’t have a GCSE
Apprenticeships Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study An apprentice works alongside experienced staff An apprentice earns a wage An apprentice studies towards a related qualification at level 2, 3, 4 or 5
Brainstorm What does good support look like?
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