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Pathways to Apprenticeships

Pathways to Apprenticeships (PTA) provides a flexible route for young people.

The scheme enables participants to undertake a course of training which will equip them with the underpinning knowledge and skills normally acquired through apprenticeship training in employment.

The Pathways to Apprenticeship programme was set up as a result of the economic downturn. It ensures that young people are able to access high quality skills training in the absence of apprenticeship opportunities being offered through employment.

The project will support young people to make a successful transition into employment through an intensive one year intervention. It will fast track young people to a level 2 qualification thereby positioning them for progression onto a full apprenticeship.

The project offers young people the opportunity to develop valuable employment related skills within a further education framework set by the relevant sector skills council. This is so they are ideally placed to take up an apprenticeship once employers begin to recruit again.

There are 2000 places available on the programme and six sector skills councils have developed programmes of qualifications to meet their industry requirements:

  • SEMTA (engineering)
  • Lantra (environment and land-based)
  • E-Skills (business and information technology)
  • Construction Skills (construction)
  • People 1st (hospitality)
  • Skills Active (Active Leisure, Learning and Well-being)
  • Summit Skills (plumbing, domestic heating and ventiliation) and
  • IMI (vehicle maintenance and repair).

Work experience will be included for participants so that they have the opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge of employment practice. Participants will also receive a training allowance of £30 a week (non means tested) plus bonuses, and the tools and equipment (value of £200) needed for their chosen occupation.

Eligibility

Learners between 16 and 24 will be eligible for the programme.

Programme Targets

Information on Programme Targets will be made available shortly.

For information contact:

Business Skills Hotline on 0845 6066160

Or

Email: DCELLS Apprenticeship Unit Mailbox

This project part financed by the European Social Fund through the Welsh Government.

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