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.
Prince’s Trust: Enterprise
Who: 18 - 30 year olds.
When: 25th November - 28th November 2019
Where: Maidstone
What: Got a business in mind or want to explore an idea? Our free Enterprise programme is taking place in Maidstone this November for people aged between 18-30! Opportunity to attend an information session. Free 4 day Explore Enterprise course including HMRC, selling, marketing and bookkeeping. Free travel. 1:1 access to an experienced business mentor to help develop your business plan for up to 3 years. Opportunity to apply for a start up loan!
Cost: Free
How to apply: For more information about the programme and to apply, contact Leanne on 07423470533 or Leanne.zahra@princes-trust.org.uk
Free English Courses
Who: Adults aged 18 and over
When: 3.00pm - 5.00pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 29th October 2019
Where: Room Ng07, Newton Building, Canterbury Christ Church University, North Holmes Road, Canterbury, CT1 1QU
What: Free English lessons for anyone who wants to improve. Tuesdays are for students with lower levels of English. Thursdays are for students with higher levels of English. Students can drop in whenever they are able to attend.
Cost: Free
How to apply: Register online here or contact language.studies@canterbury.ac.uk
ESOL Courses Available for Adult Ed
Who: 18+ Care Leavers Service
When: Various dates
Where: Throughout Kent (Excl. Deal, Ashford, Tunbridge Wells)
What: ESOL Courses available for adult education, throughout Kent. For further information and to view specific courses, please click here.
Cost: Free
How to apply: Contact Number – 03000 412222 or https://www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/
Dover Technical College Pre-Access Course
Who: Learners aged 16+ who have a Level 1 or vocational Level 2 qualification and some GCSEs at grade D.
When: Jan/Feb 2020
Where: Dover Technical College, Maison Dieu Road, Dover, CT16 1DH
What: Dover Technical College is offering an intensive one-year course for students wanting to improve their academic skills, including English and Maths, to progress to a Level 3 Study Programme. One day per week will focus on GCSE maths and English so that all students have the opportunity and support to achieve these essential qualifications. Specialist tutors will deliver and interesting and inclusive curriculum that prepares students for the GCSE exams at the end of the year.
Cost: Free
How to apply: For further details on the available course and how to apply, click here. Interview dates MUST be selected prior to the course start date, otherwise it will be presumed the desired start date is September 2020.
Canterbury College Level 2 Carpentry Course
Who: 19+ currently not in education/training. Those receiving benefits.
When: Starting 09/01/20
Where: Canterbury College, Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
What: Canterbury College are offering a free college course in Carpentry, upon completion you will receive a Level 2 Diploma in Carpentry. The course is 5 hours per week, for 12 weeks.
Cost: Free
How to apply: For further details on the available course and how to apply, click here. Interview dates MUST be selected prior to the course start date, otherwise it will be presumed the desired start date is September 2020.
Canterbury College Level 1 course in Craft Activities to do with Children
Who: 19+ who are currently not in education/training. Those receiving benefits.
When: Course start date 31/10/2019
Where: Canterbury College, Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
What: Canterbury College are offering a free course in Craft Activities to do with Children. This course is suitable for anyone who enjoys doing craft activities with young children. The course will run for 4 hours a week, for 12 weeks.
Cost: Free
How to apply: For further details on the available course and how to apply, click here. Interview dates MUST be selected prior to the course start date, otherwise it will be presumed the desired start date is September 2020.
Canterbury College Introduction to Working in Adult Social care Level 1 course
Who: 19+ who are currently not in education/training. Those receiving benefits.
When: Course start date 01/11/2019
Where: Canterbury College, Whitstable Road, Canterbury, CT2 9DT
What: Canterbury College are offering a free Introduction to Working in Adult Social Care Level 1 Course. This course will allow you to develop a basic knowledge of the adult social care sector and provide the opportunity to explore to career path. The course will run for 4 hours per week, for 12 weeks.
Cost: Free
How to apply: For further details on the available course and how to apply, click here. Interview dates MUST be selected prior to the course start date, otherwise it will be presumed the desired start date is September 2020.
BAE Systems
Who: 18 - 25 Year olds currently unemployed or not in education/training, living in Medway and the surrounding towns.
When: 4th November - 29th November 2019
Where: BAE Systems Medway site
What: Two weeks will be spent at a BAE Systems site located within the Medway area. Your work placement will include either: Learning about work in a Business support function, such as Procurement, Finance or Commercial Administration Teams Or Working with components and circuit boards, building basic spec products and using machine shop equipment. Improve your teamwork and communication skills and BOOST your confidence. Improve your employability, interview skills and CV writing. Travel expenses paid throughout programme. Learn about job opportunities and apprenticeships at BAE Systems. Receive six months’ ongoing support after the programme.
Cost: Travel Expenses Paid
How to apply: To join the course or find out more: Search ‘Prince’s Trust’ Call for free on 0800 842 842
Or call/ email: Leanne on 07423470533 Leanne.zahra@princes-trust.org.uk
Apprenticeship opportunities
Who: Young People aged 16 and over looking to learn on the job!
When: Various dates
Where: Throughout Kent
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 administration, social care, digital media and more in Thanet and the surrounding areas! Click here to view apprenticeship opportunities in Ashford, Tenterden and Maidstone! Click here for useful links for Apprenticeships and School Leaver Schemes.
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.