Training and Skills
The Council is committed to attracting new jobs to the area through its inward investment programme and works in partnership with other agencies to:
- promote the development of learning communities
- ensure local people have access to lifelong learning and training opportunities
- provide local people with opportunities to gain skills needed for employment in growth industries
- ensure residents benefit from employment opportunities created within the area.
Below you will find a list of resources for those who are interested in learning and training opportunities.
New Deal
New Deal is a key part of the government's Welfare to Work strategy. Personalised programmes of work and skills training opportunities, delivered locally, are aimed at helping unemployed people into work. There are programmes for young people (18 to 24), 25+, lone parents, disabled people, 50+ and partners of the unemployed.
All programmes are accessible through employment services and, whether you are an unemployed individual looking for a job or a company with vacancies to offer, your first point of contact should be your local Job Centre.
Learn Direct
Learning through work allows working people to gain university qualifications without leaving the work place. It is designed for individuals as well as work based groups. See www.learndirect.co.uk for more information.
LG Careers
LG Careers is a website providing you with information and advice on local government careers. Whoever you are, whatever your skills and experience, there could be something for you. Find out more about LG Careers.
Connexions
Connexions Direct is a new service for young people aged 13 to 19 that offers quick access to information and advice on a wide range of topics, including employment and training, through one easy to use website. Visit www.connexions-direct.com for more information.
Free four-week training opportunity
Manor House Development Trust has secured funding from Team Hackney for the Built 2 Work project, which will be delivered through the Woodberry Works training and employment project.
This is an exciting opportunity for Hackney residents aged 16-25 to take up a free, four week construction training course starting mid October 2010 (there will be a further four week course in January 2011).
Working in an empty property, participants will gain introductory hands on experience in plumbing, tiling, carpentry, painting and decorating and health and safety.
For more information, please download our Built 2 Work leaflet (PDF, 1.24MB). To apply for a place, please telephone Lydia 020 8835 1625 or email woodberryworks@hackneyhomes.org.uk. Alternatively, visit the Robin Redmond Resource Centre, 440 Seven Sisters Road, London N4 2RD.
Page updated: 20 Oct 2011
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