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Adult Education Budget Skills, Training and Jobs Pathway (Kent/Medway)

Service delivered in the community
Our Skills Training and Jobs (STJ) Pathway helps people find rewarding careers in well-being, customer service, sustainability and green sectors. This includes construction, customer service, finance and business services, digital, hospitality, energy and environment services. It is delivered by us and funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency’s non-devolved Adult Education Budget.

Who is it for?

You can take part in this programme if you:

  • Are aged 19 years or older; and
  • Are unemployed; and
  • Live in Kent or Medway (and are eligible to live and work in the UK)

How we help

Our three week training and skills programme includes:

  • Level 2 qualifications in climate change and environmental awareness
  • Entry Level 3 and Level 1 qualifications in employability
  • Level 1 qualifications in wellbeing
  • Functional Skills Level 1 in Mathematics
  • Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and careers advice for the exciting world of the green economy and relevant job opportunities
  • Careers information, advice and guidance for the exciting world of the green economy and relevant job opportunities
  • Spotlight sessions with Employers to find out more about their sectors and industries
  • Guaranteed job or apprenticeship interviews with employers
  • Tailored job and apprenticeship search and intensive coaching
  • Access to our virtual learning environment, with plenty of digital resources including a careers platform and e-portfolio

How to apply

To find out more, please fill in the below form or email us at employment@forwardtrust.org.uk. Please make sure you mention the programme title ‘Forward STJ Pathway (Kent/Medway)’ in your message.

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