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Employment and training

We provide access to employment and training in North Somerset.

Our Community Learning team works with people from disadvantaged communities helping them to overcome practical, childcare and confidence barriers and to take that all-important first step back into lifelong learning.

New Deal is a key part of the Government's strategy to get people back to work. For more information visit the Jobcentre Plus website.

It gives people on benefits the help and support they need to look for work, including training and job preparation.

The programme is part of the Welfare to Work strategy and tailored to meet the needs of various groups and is delivered locally through the government's employment services.

People with disabilities have the same rights as non-disabled people in relation to employment and training opportunities within North Somerset.
 
They have the same rights as non-disabled employees over issues such as maternity leave and protection against unfair dismissal.

Most educational institutions also operate policies which fully integrate disabled people within mainstream education and training courses.

  • We provide FREE local learning opportunities for anyone aged 19 and over 
  • We can help you take the important first step back into learning by removing obstacles, providing support and helping with practical matters like child care.
  • Since 2005 the team has provided activities such as Introduction to sign language, Enjoying IT, Healthy Cookery, English for parents and baby massage to over 2000 adults and their families, with many of our learner s going onto College to gain qualifications 
  • The team also recruits and trains local people as Learning Champions who provide support to other learners, publicise the service and help with funding out what local people want to learn through community research and consultation projects
  • In addition we provide Information and Advice on training, education and careers for all adults through the Next Step service 
  • With Working Communities we are looking for adults living in South Ward who are currently unemployed and wish to return to work but need help there are a range of opportunities we can help you access whether it is vocational training,  gaining IT skills, work experience, brushing up your CV /interviewing skills or practical help such as childcare or transport.

If you are interested please contact Laura Knight on 0792 008 2886.