Support with education , training and employment
We want you to achieve your goals in life ! We will ask you how you are doing and be ready to celebrate your progress and achievements at our annual Education Awards Ceremony . Many of our former care leavers have gone on to achieve amazing things and being in care has not held them back .
There are lots of options available to you in education , training and employment . Whatever you decide is the path for you , we will offer you the right advice and support . Different kinds of financial help and practical support will be available to you depending on the route you choose . Some things to note :
• If you are in education or training from the ages of 16-19 you may be eligible for up to £ 1200 from the Governments 16-19 Bursary Fund . Ask your Personal Adviser or the Post 16 teacher about this . www . gov . uk / 1619-bursary-fund
• You may also be eligible for a Learner Support Fund payment if you are at college / in training and facing financial difficulty . Ask your college / training provider for more information .
• If you are considering returning to education after 21 you are entitled to support from Ealing ’ s Leaving Care Services . To access support contact your Personal Adviser or the After Care Service .
• Ealing may be able to help with finance for some of the extra costs concerned with taking up education , training and employment , depending upon your circumstances .
• If you have come off benefits to take up employment , we can provide financial support for the period before your first pay check .
TRAINING , APPRENTICESHIPS AND WORK BASED OPPORTUNITIES
Ealing can also offer you a range of opportunities for training , apprenticeships or volunteering / work . You can contact your Personal Adviser or the After Care Service to find out more or get in touch with Ealing Connexions Service .
Traineeships
Traineeships are pre-employment programmes – these may be for you if you are not yet ready to enter employment and training and want to improve your employability skills or work experience . Traineeships last from six weeks to six months – with content tailored to your individual career needs . Traineeships can offer essential work preparation training , literacy & numeracy skills and work experience is provided so that you can learn real workplace skills . You will normally gain Level 1 or Entry Level qualifications such as awards , certificates or diplomas . You will usually learn about a work related subject ( eg . motor vehicle , customer service etc ). within your traineeship . You will also study Personal & Social development and improve on your English , IT & Maths . Traineeships prepare young people for future careers by helping them become ‘ work ready ’.
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Help is there for you to achieve your goals