Courses & Workshops
RBLI Skills Courses
Who: 19+, unemployed and receiving benefits
When: Various dates
Where: RBLI centres across Kent
What: The RBLI offers a wide range of vocational courses designed to help you make a start in different industries, improve your qualifications or even just get ready for employment. Click on the links for more information: Construction, Customer Service, Warehousing and Storage, Retail, Health and Social Care, Employability Level 1, Gateway to Employment, IT for beginners, IT Level 1 and Functional Skills.
Cost: Free
How to apply: Complete a Referral Form and email it to skills@rbli.co.uk . Find out more at the RBLI website or call 01634 568786.
Improve your Functional Skills
Who: Learners who want to improve their functional skills; you will need to provide ID and a proof of benefit letter from within 3 months of you starting the course
When: 1st July - 26th July
Where: TDLC Training, 85 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EE
What: Functional Skills Level 1 and 2, English and Maths. The courses are delivered through a blended learning mix of lectures, online learning, knowledge tests and assignments. Attendance for the Level 1 and Level 2 courses is over a 30-hour flexible pro-rata, with an amount of home learning each day. Classroom based learning starts at 10.00am each day until around 3.30pm. Click here for the course timetable.
How to apply: Contact Lisa Kent or Shabnam Singh at admin@tdlc.co.uk or call 01634 712999.
Improve your Financial Skills
Who: Learners interested in finding out more book-keeping and keeping accounts for the workplace; you will need to provide ID and a proof of benefit letter from within 3 months of you starting the course
When: 5th August - 30th August
Where: TDLC Training, 85 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4EE
What: Level 1 and 2 Courses in Computerised Accounting for Business with Sage 50 Cloud. The courses are delivered through a blended learning mix of lectures, online learning, knowledge tests and assignments. Attendance for the Level 1 and Level 2 courses is over a 30-hour flexible pro-rata, with an amount of home learning each day. Classroom based learning starts at 10.00am each day until around 3.30pm. Click here to find out more about course content and here for the course timetable.
How to apply: Contact Lisa Kent or Shabnam Singh at admin@tdlc.co.uk or call 01634 712999.
Get Started With Photography
Who: 16 to 25 year olds looking for ‘on the job’ experience and training
When: Taster Day – 25/06/2019; Main Programme – 01/07/2019 – 05/07/2019
Where: Margate
What: Meet new people and improve your skills by working on a group challenge such as exhibiting pictures taken throughout the week at the end of programme celebration. Not only will it help you discover new talents and develop new skills, but you could also walk away with a Bronze Arts Award. Go to the website to find out more
Cost: Completely free; it doesn’t affect your benefits and all your travel expenses are paid
How to apply: Contact your Personal Adviser or Carol Moyler at Carol.Moyler@kent.gov.uk. Alternatively, visit the website to leave your details or call free on 0800 842 842.
Get Started With Make-Up
Who: 16 to 25 year olds looking for ‘on the job’ experience and training
When: Taster Day - 17/07/2019; Main Programme - 22/07/2019 - 26/07/2019
Where: Chatham
What: Learn about skin care and make-up techniques and discover what makes a successful advertising campaign. You’ll also have the chance to attend a mentoring session with industry professionals from brands. Take a look at the flyer here
Cost: Completely free; it doesn’t affect your benefits and all your travel expenses are paid. Lunch is also provided
How to apply: Contact your Personal Adviser or Carol Moyler at Carol.Moyler@kent.gov.uk. Alternatively, contact Anna at the Prince’s Trust by emailing anna.glasnott@princes-trust.org.uk or call 07483991347
Care Leaver Summer School at the University of Greenwich
Who: Young People in care in years 11, 12 and 13
When: 2nd July - 4th July 2019, 10.00 am to 3.30 pm
Where: University of Greenwich at Medway (Chatham)
What: Enjoy three days on campus at a non-residential summer school. Learn about university life, experience a range of workshops, take part in debates and develop personal and practical skills, as well as having fun. Take a look at the flyer for more information
Cost: Absolutely free; refreshments, lunch and travel will also be provided
How to apply: For more information, please contact Will Calver: w.calver@gre.ac.uk or 0208 331 9282. Click here for the application form
Apprenticeship opportunities
Who: Young People aged 16 and over looking to learn on the job!
When: Various dates
Where: Maidstone and the surrounding areas
What: Gain qualifications, get workplace experience and earn a wage - all at the same time! Kent Training and Apprenticeships offer apprenticeships in a variety of sectors and at a variety of levels with a high level of support. Click here to see some examples of current apprenticeships in Business Administration, Marketing, Customer Service and others!
Cost: Apprentices receive a wage to train
How to apply: Go to the KTA website to find out more about apprenticeships and check out current vacancies. Ring 0800 731 4297 or email KT&A@kent.gov.uk to get in touch.