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.
