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: 20th - 23rd January 2020
Where: Chatham
What: Got a business in mind or want to explore an idea? Our free Enterprise programme is taking place in Chatham this January 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
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.
CSCS Green Card Course (Canterbury)
Who: For people aged 19+ and in receipt of benefits
When: January 6th - January 10th
Where: Abode, 30-33 Canterbury High Street
What: Running over 5 half days 9.30 - 3.30 Mon - Fri. CSCS Green Card will be awarded upon completion. Level 1 award in health and safety in construction (required for the CSCS Green Card). Level 2 certificate in the Principles of Warehousing and a £30 Amazon voucher on achievement towards the cost of personal protective equipment. Valid ID must be shown on the day (Driving License/Passport)
Cost: Free
How to apply: To simply call Georgia our booking adviser on 01273 980244 (main booking line) who will check eligibility, highlight what the course involves and book - this takes 2 - 3 min and customers receive reminder texts to drive up attendance.
CSCS Green Card Course (Croydon)
Who: For people aged 16 - 24 not in education or employment OR receiving JSA or Universal Credit
When: Various dates
Where: Croydon
What: To work in construction you’ll need a CSCS card. Our 5 (short days) programme includes 5 year CSCS ‘Green’ Card, L1 Award in Health & Safety, Warehousing Course and a £30 Amazon Voucher On Achievement.
Cost: Free
How to apply: For more information and to apply call Georgia, on 01273 980244.
CSCS Green Card Course (Maidstone)
Who: For people aged 19+ receiving JSA, ESA or Universal Credit.
When: Starting January 6th.
Where: Maidstone
What: To work in construction you’ll need a CSCS card. Our 5 (short days) programme includes 5 year CSCS ‘Green’ Card, L1 Award in Health & Safety and a Warehousing Course
Cost: Free
How to apply: For more information and to apply call Georgia, on 01273 980244.
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.
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.