NEET Provider Directory 2021

BARKING AND DAGENHAM

PROVIDER DIRECTORY

HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BACK INTO EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT

April 2021

The Barking and Dagenham Provider Directory has been designed for the Borough and its partners to assist young people in sourcing information relating to Education, Training and Employment opportunities.

Section A: Study Programmes (Pages 4-23)

Courses, qualifications, and work experience from various providers covering a wide range of subject areas.

Section B: Support Services (Pages 25 - 39)

Information and advice including one to one support including job applications, CV writing, careers guidance, mental health, financial support and more.

Section A: Study Programmes

ORGANISATION PAGE ORGANISATION PAGE NUMBERS NUMBERS Barking & Dagenham College 4 Maximus – Offer No 3 16 (Rush Green Campus) Barking & Dagenham College - (Technical Skills Academy 5 New City College – Havering Campus 17 Campus) Barking Football Club 6 New City College – Redbridge Campus 18

City Gateway 7 Prevista 19 & 20

Construction Youth Trust 8 Sport Inspired 21

Coventry University (CU London) 9 STC Group Training Centre 22 & 23

Forward Trust 10

Learn Direct (Barking Centre) 11 & 12

Maximus - Offer No 1 13 & 14

Maximus - Offer No 2 15

BARKING & DAGENHAM COLLEGE - (RUSH GREEN CAMPUS)

• Programmes from Entry Level to Level 7 • 16 years old and above Please call 020 3667 0294 for up to date course • Vocational qualifications • 16 years old and above information or visit • BTEC qualifications from Entry to Level 3 Traineeships • 16 years old and above www.barkingdagenhamcollege.ac.uk • Apprenticeships • 16 to 23 years’ old • English & Maths – GCSE and Functional Skills • 16 years old and above Careers information and advice appointments are • Short Courses available: • Prince’s Trust Team Programme 020 3667 0047

Princes Trust Team Programme 07458 023691

BARKING & DAGENHAM COLLEGE (Technical Skills Academy)

This purpose-built, professional, and technical training campus is located right in the heart • 16-18 years old Tel: 020 8090 3020 of Barking Town Centre. It delivers vocational training specifically for 16-18 years old, from Entry Level to Level 3. Email: [email protected] Full-time, 1 year, courses are available in: • Hair & Beauty • Media Make-up • Plumbing • Food Studies • Childcare • Business Studies • IT • ESOL 16-18

Prince’s Trust Programme (short programme)

BARKING FOOTBALL CLUB - (Education and Sporting Hub)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and accreditation opportunities) (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) Football and Sports Coaching (Study programme) 16 to 18 years’ old Mayesbrook Park • Level 1 or 2 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Sport and Sport Coaching Qualification Lodge Avenue, Dagenham • Football training sessions and match play Various start dates throughout the Essex RM8 2JR • Work experience in sports coaching year • Maths and English *All programmes are delivered

Young people from any London from Barking Educational and Gym Instructor and Fitness • Level 1 or 2 Award, Certificate or Diploma in Gym Instructor/ Fitness Training./ Gym sessions Borough Sporting Hub • Maths and English Study Programme Barking FC (Learner Enquiries) Sports Coaching and Football - (Traineeships) • Work experience football and sports coaching, Traineeships/ Rob O Brien (Chairman) • Employability skills Apprenticeships Tel: 07961 323320 • Maths and English

Mick O’Shea (Academy Director) Gym Instructor and Fitness - (Traineeships) • Work experience Gym/Fitness Instructor Tel: 07762 636015 • Employability skills • Maths and English Secure email for Referral Services, use: Apprenticeships [email protected] • Sports Coaching • School Sport and Physical Education • Activity Leadership • Fitness Instructor

2-year scholarship programme • BTEC Level 2 & 3 Sports in Science • University Access

CITY GATEWAY

Route to work (Vocational) – Business Administration and Work • are aged 16-24 Emily Benjamin – Outreach Manager Readiness – No prior attainment needed. • live in a London borough • are not in full time education and don’t 07432 732 459 This course is 12 weeks long, at least 2 days per week, and combines have a degree or foundation year of Business Administration and Work Readiness in one. university [email protected]; • are currently earning a low wage or

Route to Work (Traineeship) – Functional Skills English and maths Have unemployed previously achieved a minimum of entry level 3 in English and maths. • have faced any barriers in life, such as homelessness, criminal justice Website: www.citygateway.org.uk These courses vary in length from 12 weeks to six months, up to 3 days per involvement, care experienced, week, depending on how much support you need. They will provide you substance misuse etc with the English and maths qualifications you need to achieve up to a level 2.

Route to work (Traineeship) – Work Readiness - Have both your English and maths GCSE grade C+ or Functional Skills Level 2

This course is four weeks long, up to 3 days per week. You will have lessons in employability to help you become ready for employment. You will go on trips and get to meet leading professionals in the business world, giving you an insight into different job roles and company environments.

CONSTRUCTION YOUTH TRUST

Construction training and mentoring programme for NEET/risk-of-NEET Young people must meet all of the below: young people. Deavon Sinclair Age 15-21 [email protected]

11 day course (weekdays only): 07415 772 276 Resident of Barking & Dagenham, Tower • 2 hours per day. Delivered online via webinar. Hamlets, Newham, Havering, or Redbridge. • Level 1 Award in Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Izzy Rendell (OCN accredited) Meets one or more of the following: [email protected] • Preparation to take the CITB CSCS test to secure a 5-year 0753 881 2013 labourer card. Cost of test and card covered. • Have been NEET for 3+ months • Have been involved in criminal activity • Are/have been Looked After Children Post-course, young people will also receive 1-1 mentoring to help them • Attend a PRU secure a positive ETE. This will include advice on progression routes, • Are or have been homeless CV/application support, and signposting to other organisations. • Young carers • Do not hold 5 GCSEs with grades 9-4, They will have opportunities to take part in a practical community including Maths and English project and employer engagement sessions - including Q&As with apprentices, site visits (COVID-19 dependent), and mock interviews.

CU London (Part of Coventry University Group)

• Higher Education Widening Participation Team specifically targets Sarah Dorrian • Degrees with a Difference underrepresented groups into education. (Widening Participation Specialist)

• Modular based learning with support Our main focus is: [email protected] • Mature Learners • LPN (Low Participation Neighbourhoods) T: 07557425759 • Students with Disabilities • Young Carers • Refugees • Military families

THE FORWARD TRUST

Employment Services: Age Groups: 16+ & 19+ 16-24 Contact: • CV/cover letter [email protected] • disclosure letters Target group: • unemployed, looking for a job or progress • job search/application or into further education/training

• interview preparation • guaranteed job interviews for suitable candidates with employers • Ex-offenders [email protected]; that we work with London boroughs: Barking and Dagenham, Mob: 07483036009 Accredited qualifications: Islington, Brent, Hackney • Customer service Level 1 and Level 2 (NCFE) Web: www.forwardtrust.org.uk • Employability skills Level 1 (NCFE) Duration: Flexible (on average 6-8 days) • Digital skills Level1 (NCFE) Facebook:

• Level 2 Customer Service and Digital skills qualification, open to https://www.facebook.com/ForwardTrust/ those aged 19+, who are unemployed in London Delivery: • Employability and skills training for young people aged 16-24 not in E-learning/distance learning with dedicated education, employment, or training (NEET) in London tutor support

• Enterprise advice, coaching and loans for people who are or want to become self-employed, open to all ex-offenders and people in recovery in England

LEARN DIRECT (Barking Centre)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and accreditation (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) Employability Module (5 days) FREE courses if you are: Barking Address: City & Guilds Employability & Personal Development Entry Level 3 Aged 19+ on or before August 31st. 1st Floor A resident in the EU for three years or more Wigham House Digital Skills Wakering Road Entry Level 3 BCS Award in Digital Skills (6 days) In receipt of benefits: JSA, ESA,WRAG or Income Barking, Essex Level 1 BCS ITQ (ECDL) (10 days) Support. IG11 8PJ Level 2 BCS ITQ (ECDL) BCS ITQ Level 2 ECDL (12 days) (YOU CAN STILL TAKE OUR Please call the Barking Centre on ENGLISH AND MATHS AS YOU DO NOT NEED TO English & Mathematics BE ON ANY BENEFITS) Tel: 0345 2412533 We now offer Flexible English Courses to meet your needs if you attend a minimum of 15 hours a week. Must provide proof of identification, and must be All the courses are run Levels Entry Level 3, Level 1 & 2 Course able to commit to the required training Monday to Friday from (Maths 10 days) & English (15 days) programme 9.30am to 4.30pm except Customer Service which finishes at Customer service (JSA) including those receiving 2.30pm Level 3 City & Guilds Introduction to Customer Service (5 days) National Insurance credits only Level 1 City & Guilds Certificate in Health & Social Care (15 days) (candidates with childcare issues can leave at 3pm on this course)

Retail Level 1 City & Guilds certificate in Retail Knowledge (7 days) Level 2 Pearson certificate in Warehousing & Storage (10 days)

Hospitality Level 2 Pearson certificate in Hospitality & Catering Principles (Food & Beverage Service) Includes Food Hygiene Certificate (10 days)

Pearson Edexcel Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Principles of Business Admin (10 days)

Health and Social Care City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Health and Social Care 15 days from 9.30am to 3pm

CSCS* Level 1 Award in Health and Safety in Construction for one day and they *One condition of the CSCS card is they must will have their CSCS training at our Learn Direct centre in Barking. complete just one other course at Learn Direct Exams will take place within a CITB training centre and they will receive and the candidate can change a card on successful completion of this training and passing of the required exam.

Maximus UK Services Ltd - (Offer No 1)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / and accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) 1. Local London Work and Health programme. Eligibility criteria: NEW Self Referrals through two routes Tailored Employment Support programme. For those aged 18 plus to retirement/pensionable age. where potential participants can refer to join the programme (subject to meeting 1. Those with Disabilities and Health conditions eligibility criteria). We have taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face 2. Long Term Unemployed (circa 2 years plus) delivery until further notice and close our offices to 3. Early Access Groups: 1. Self-referral directly avoid any non-essential social interaction. This is being https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk/ext regularly reviewed in line with government guidance. • an ex-offender (someone who has completed a ra-support/ please email Please see our website for any updates custodial sentence or a community sentence) or [email protected] or https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/LocalLondon offender (someone who is serving a community call 0300 456 8110 Programme is currently being delivered remotely, online sentence) and by telephone. • a carer 2. External Signposting Organisation • an ex-carer (ES0) • a homeless person Employment Support: CV building; mock interviews, job • ex-HM Armed Forces personnel search, bespoke action plans for each participant • an HM Armed Forces reservist participant M723 LocaL London ESO Referral Form July 20-EDITABLE.pdf • a partner of current or former Armed Forces - Up to 4 hours a month hours* of tailored personnel employment support face to face with a dedicated • a person for whom a drug/alcohol dependency via this form Key Worker or Health Key Worker (including a history of) presents a significant barrier - Referral and signposting to local organisations we to employment Other Referrals via the Job Centre and DWP work in partnership with for support • a care leaver Work Coaches.

- Support with travel expenses paid to attend • a refugee • a young person in a gang Business Manager Barking and Dagenham – interviews • a victim of domestic violence Kay Tracey [email protected] 13

- Participants are on programme for a maximum Reside in the boroughs of: Barking and Dagenham, Bexley, Mobile 07810543803 period of 21 months (15 months with a possibly of Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, Newham, Redbridge extension to 21 months, this could include 6 or Waltham Forest

months in-work support) Further information here: https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/LocalLondon Group Work: Health and Wellbeing sessions for participants

Employer Engagement Team: Local jobs sourced, Job screening sessions at local branches, support with self employment routes

Maximus UK Services Ltd - (Offer No 2)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / and accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) 2. Pathways to Employment Education and Training Programme Pathways to Employment Education and Training Programme is now live. Programme We have taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face delivery Leaflet and referral forms until further notice and close our offices to avoid any non- • Aged 16-24 years essential social interaction. This is being regularly reviewed in line • Not in employment, education, or training with government guidance. Please see our website for any • Reside in the boroughs of: Barking and updates https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/NEET Dagenham, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Programme is currently being delivered remotely, online and by Havering, Newham, Redbridge, or Waltham M769 ESF GLA PEET NEET_A4_leaflet_for_ telephone. Forest Referral Form 22.06.20stakeholders_Jul20.pdf - EDITABLE.PDF

A voluntary programme for young Londoners aged 16 -24 years At least one of the following: who are not in employment, education or training and have Website: additional complex barriers. • A looked after child https://www.maximusuk.co.uk/NEET • A care leaver Email:[email protected] MAXIMUS is delivering this service on behalf of the Greater • Homeless or at risk of being homeless London Authority (GLA) and European Social Fund (ESF) Or at least two of the following: Razia Choudhury The programme focuses on supporting young people to improve their confidence, skills, training, and qualifications; to find • A young carer Email: [email protected] employment, education and training opportunities. • Lone Parent Mobile: 07880 013692 • In debt • Struggling with substance misuse • Involved in criminal activity

Maximus UK Services Ltd (Offer No 3)

Contact the Maximus Training team on 3. Adult Education Budget – London Are over 19 • Reside in the boroughs of: Barking and Dagenham, Mobile: 07385 025589 Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Greenwich, Havering, We have taken the decision to suspend all face-to-face Email: Newham, Redbridge or Waltham Forest delivery until further notice to avoid any non-essential social interaction. • Do not have a job and are not in education or [email protected] training; or We will continue to support all service users via phone, video and email.

• Are employed and want to improve your skills and qualifications. https://maximusuk.co.uk/AEBLondon

Funded courses include maths, English, health and wellbeing, customer service, retail, IT/digital and administration.

NEW CITY COLLEGE - (Havering Campus)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) o Rainham Campus - Construction and Trades, o 14-18 Contacts Engineering, Plumbing, Electrical o 19+ o SEND [email protected] o Ardleigh Green Campus - Vocational, Apprenticeships, 14-16, ESOL, Higher Education www.havering.ac.uk o Havering Sixth Form - A Levels, SEND 0170 851 4400 - Sixth Form

0170 845 5011 -Ardleigh Green

0170 846 2721 - Rainham Campus

NEW CITY COLLEGE - (Redbridge Campus)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) o Redbridge Campus -Vocational, SEND, ESOL, o 16-18 • Contacts o 19+ Higher Education o SEND [email protected] o Ilford Campus - Adults ESOL https://www.ncclondon.ac.uk/redbridge

0330 135 9000

PREVISTA

Traineeship Programme 16-24 (25 with an EHCP) Leah Forsyth Duration: up to 6mnths and includes Functional Skills Maths NEETS Traineeship Manager and English, Certificate in Employability and 100 hours work Not geographically restricted due to remote delivery placement Leahf:@prevista.co.uk 16-24 (25 with an EHCP) NEETS Business Traineeship Programme Not geographically restricted due to remote delivery Tel: +44 (0) 20 7609 4198 Duration: up to 6mnths and includes Functional Skills Maths Mob: +44 (0) 7739 176648 and English, Certificate in Employability and 100 hours work 16-24 (25 with an EHCP) placement with Amnick NEETS Not geographically restricted due to remote delivery

Cyber Security Traineeship Programme 19-24 (25 with an EHCP) Duration: up to 6mnths and includes Functional Skills Maths NEETS and English, Certificate in Employability and 100 hours work Not geographically restricted due to remote delivery placement with Decipher Cyber

Digital Marketing Traineeship Programme Duration: up to 6mnths and includes Functional Skills Maths and English, Certificate in Employability, Level 2 Cert in Digital Promotion for business and 100 hours work placement

Digital Marketing THE WORLD OF BUSINESS CYBER SECURITY TRAINEESHIP TRAINEESHIP TRAINEESHIP In partnership with AMNICK and QSTEP In collaboration with MIQ – High Holborn House, In partnership with Decipher Cyber 52 High Holborn, London WC1V 6RL Are you 16-24years old and have an interest in Are you 16-24years The World of Business? Are you 19-24years old and have an old and have an Our traineeship programme is offering interest in IT and interest in Digital a package opportunity that will allow you to gain the competencies and CYBER SECURITY? Marketing? experience for a solid foundation in Business and Marketing through Our traineeship programme is Our traineeship programme is Career Education Information Advice offering a package opportunity that offering a package opportunity that and Guidance and Industry Work will allow you to gain the will allow you to gain the Experience with AMNICK. competencies and experience for a competencies and experience for a solid foundation in IT and Cyber solid foundation in Digital We will provide ongoing mentoring to • Fully funded training that provides recognised qualifications for the Security through Career Education • Fully funded training that provides recognised qualifications for the Marketing through Career • Fully funded training that provides recognised qualifications for support the journey to independence, learners Information Advice and Guidance learners Education Information Advice and the learners self reliance and building successful • Tailored to the specific needs of the learner; based on an individual and Industry Work Experience with • Tailored to the specific needs of the learner; based on an individual Guidance and Industry Work • Tailored to the specific needs of the learner; based on an career. This programme is ideal for needs' assessment Decipher Cyber. needs' assessment Experience with MIQ. individual needs' assessment young people who need the support to • A building block for young people’s future; and invaluable work • A building block for young people’s future; and invaluable work • A building block for young people’s future; and invaluable work decide on the right next steps for experience in the Cyber Security sector We will provide ongoing mentoring experience in the Digital Marketing sector This programme is ideal for young them, especially considering the ever- to support the journey to experience in the World of Business • Skills and confidence to enter the labour market and secure long- people who need the support to changing economy. independence, self reliance and • Skills and confidence to enter the labour market and secure long-term • Skills and confidence to enter the labour market and secure long- term employment decide on the right next steps for building successful career. This employment term employment them, especially considering the On completion of the traineeship • Progression opportunity into employment with Decipher Cyber programme is ideal for young • Progression opportunity into employment or Apprenticeship ever-changing economy. programme, learners will have the people who need the support to Our Traineeship programme offers: Our Traineeship programme offers: Our Traineeship programme offers: opportunity to start a career in the decide on the right next steps for On completion of the traineeship • Employability qualification following fields: • Employability qualification them, especially considering the • Level 2 Certificate in Digital Promotion for Business programme, successful learners • Maths Functional Skills • Maths Functional Skills ever-changing economy. • Maths Functional Skills may have the opportunity to • BUSINESS ADMIN AND SALES secure employment with MIQ • English Functional Skills • EVENT MANAGEMENT • English Functional Skills On completion of the traineeship • English Functional Skills through the KICK START SCHEME • Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification • MARKETING AND RESEARCH • Health and Safety in the Workplace qualification programme, successful learners can • Industry work placement or start an Apprenticeship. • GRAPHIC DESIGN have the opportunity to secure • Industry work placement • Industry work placement • Employability Certificate • SOCIAL MEDIA employment with Decipher Cyber. • Job brokerage service • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Mentoring support throughout • HR • Job brokerage service

At Prevista, we have been supporting learners to succeed since 1996. Our ethos is to untangle training, making We Are Digital is one of the UK’s leading digital and financial inclusion training providers to councils, housing associations, At Prevista, we have been supporting learners to succeed since 1996. Our ethos is to untangle training, making it accessible to everyone. By supporting every learner, young person, entrepreneur and delivery partner, we can charities, corporates and central government. Our vision is to empower people to enrich their lives and communities. it accessible to everyone. By supporting every learner, young person, entrepreneur and delivery partner, we can help individuals achieve their maximum potential and ensure that success is sustainable. help individuals achieve their maximum potential and ensure that success is sustainable. You can refer via phone, email or through the apply now button on our website Contact us: 03333 444019 (option 2) Web: https://www.we-are-digital.co.uk/trainees/ Email: [email protected] Contact us: 020 7609 4198 Web: prevista.co.uk Email: [email protected] Contact us: 020 7609 4198 Web: prevista.co.uk Email: [email protected]

SPORTS INSPIRED

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / and accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) 8-9 year olds (year 4) for Health and Wellbeing Megan Cliff SportInspired exists so that every child, regardless of background can develop the programmes Programme Manager confidence and courage to follow their dreams. 12-18 year olds (Year 9-13) for Young Leader [email protected] Qualifications 07500280217 In the UK, 4.1 million children live in poverty, facing an uphill struggle to live healthy, happy lives. The wellbeing of these children, a fundamental human right, Target areas are those with Indices of Multiple is compromised. Deprivation of < 30%

We are a platform for social change. We connect a diverse community of LBBD targeted as a whole stakeholders to create sustainable networks that help children and young people from deprived communities to thrive.

We engage 12 to 18-year-olds as Young Leaders to support younger children, developing their own skills and giving back to the community simultaneously.

We provide Sports Programmes to 8-9 year olds to increase confidence, instil self-belief, increase activity levels, improve wellbeing, and bring fractured communities together in new and engaging ways.

STC GROUP – TRAINING CENTRE

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and accreditation opportunities) (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) 2-week Trade Short Courses Fully funded for candidates 19yrs + For more information or to refer a L1 accreditation in either Bricklaying, Tiling, Painting & Decorating, claiming JSA, ESA and Universal client please contact our Harold Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry. Course includes a free Health & Safety Credit. Funding currently only covers Wood training centre on 0345 clients living in a London Borough L1, CSCS test and Card. Clients take complete further weeks on different 5652656 or e-mail postcode. Courses run every 2 weeks trades to become multi-skilled. Mon-Fri 8am to 4pm. The courses can [email protected] also be accessed commercially for L2 apprenticeships in trade - minimum of 12 months, Bricklaying, Tiling, clients not eligible for the funding David Ford 0345 5652656 Painting and Decorating, Carpentry and Plumbing option. This includes completing a [email protected] CSCS test as a stand-alone CITB CSCS Testing Centre requirement. Learner referrals

As a stand alone available commercially. Provision included in the 2 week Luke Reinbach Funded for candidates 16yrs + In trade short courses [email protected] order to sign up we require the Mobile: - 07849 806033

candidate to be in the relevant trade Business Traineeships employment before starting the Employer and Contract Engagement Our accredited pre-Apprenticeship (Traineeship) programme is a 12 -week course with the employer fully David Ford training and job placement induction course that provides candidates with supportive in giving the candidate the [email protected] the confidence, presentation and pre-employment support and skills to time required to complete the Mobile: - 07849 805990 qualification. find that all important first job and to taking that all important first step in starting an apprenticeship in the industry of their choice. Employer engagement 16-18 year olds (Traineeship) To be Baffour Awuah The first 6 weeks are classroom based at our Romford branch, which eligible the applicant must have not [email protected] includes the guaranteed already achieved a L3 or previously completed an apprenticeship. Mobile: - 07849 805804 22

opportunity to meet and interview with employers from week 4. After the Geographical areas covered Havering classroom based learning those successful in their interview will start a & neighbouring boroughs for Please contact Lisa Ford at candidates that can travel to our [email protected] paid 6 weeks work placement with the expectation of then completing a Romford branch. successful apprenticeship. Open days every Thurs at our Luke Reinbach who runs this program is always available to attend schools Romford branch from 2pm. To book a and referral partners to discuss the program further. place refer to Luke Reinbach. New traineeship classes start every 6 Business Apprenticeships weeks throughout the year. The STC Group deliver L2 to L5 accredited apprenticeship qualifications for Our apprenticeship qualifications can new and existing workforces, which includes supporting employers be delivered to anyone that is 16yrs+ affected by the Apprenticeship levy. and not in full time education. The qualifications we deliver are in Business admin, Recruitment, Graduates can now complete an Customer service, and Accounting, with course lengths anything from 12 apprenticeship qualification as long months for a level 2 to 15-18 months for a L3. as the skill they are learning is something new. We also upskill Hair and Beauty & Personal Training Short Courses current staff looking to add a qualification to their CPD. Our Hair & beauty courses are delivered in a vocational environment with hands on experience in the workplace, enabled by our beauty salon 19yrs + partner Glitz and Glam based in Romford; it is the perfect place to start These courses can be funded and your beauty therapy career. Courses are suitable for beginners to experienced professionals looking to gain qualifications or move towards commercially run depending on supervision, management or self-employment. Our Personal Training eligibility which includes accessing courses are delivered via blended learning i.e. At a gym and online funding through student loans coursework supported by the tutors.

Section B: Support Programmes

ORGANISATION PAGE NUMBERS ORGANISATION PAGE NUMBERS

Carers of Barking and Dagenham 25 LBBD Construction 33

Community Links 26 LBBD Economic and Wellbeing 34

Department of Working Pensions 27 LBBD Job Shop 35

Dimensions Training 28 Positive Transformation Group 36

Exalt Training 29 Street League 37

Halls of Ivy 30 The Princes Trust 38

L&Q 31 Disclaimer 39

LBBD Apprenticeship 32

CARERS OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and accreditation (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) Our Services: Young Carers aged 8 -19 years old Tel: 0208 593 4422 Information Advice Young Adult Carers aged 14-25 Email: [email protected] Advocacy years old. Support to complete a Young Carers Formal Assessment. Barking & Dagenham Support – one-to-one/group (emotional and practical) Peer led Social Group – Develop self- confidence and friendships. Respite Activities. Signposting.

Help to develop Interview skills Communication Leadership Teamwork Money Management Employability

Support to access: College & University Open Days Student Loan Applications

COMMUNITY LINKS

Talent Match 18-24 NEET B&D residents Samson Baptist

Offers job opportunities to young people, employability Tel: 07985 585996 training, business training and Apprenticeships referrals. Email: [email protected]

DEPARTMENT OF WORKING PENSIONS (DWP)

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS

(What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) Works with Gang members of those Open, No age restriction Tel: 07919 597 561 affiliated to gangs. . Email: [email protected] Help and support them into employment, training, and education.

Also sign post to other partners.

Help with benefits and mentoring

DIMENSIONS TRAINING SOLUTIONS

DTS ESF Your Time Project helps young people to: • 19 – 24 years old who are NEET Sylva Andrlova North and East of London (9 boroughs M: 07824 841726 • Develop the knowledge, skills, and experience to successfully in total) get a job, apprenticeships, traineeship or access to other [email protected] education streams. • Equip themselves with the skills to understand what will be required in the future workforce. • Gain the skills and knowledge to enable them to progress towards their career aspirations and access better paid opportunities in the future. • Up-skill and adapt to changes in technology and working practices. • Access to exclusive and account managed opportunities with fast-track routes. • Duration of training depends on the learning aim chosen.

Age 16+ Exalt Training are a Training Provider who offer Rasharn Forde accredited Apprenticeships and CPD Training courses Partnerships Manager for young people and adults; We provide specialist teams and tutors for each sector, so each learner will Tel Mob: 07783530091 be confident that their support system understands the demands and intricacies of their roles. Exalt-Training www.exalt-training.com Sectors include: Business, Leadership & Management, Coaching & Mentoring, Education & Training, Health & Social Care and Dental. Our current clients include food production, large customer services team, high street retail brand, a global Charity, and a number of smaller SMEs across healthcare and dentistry.

SUMMARY CONTACT DETAILS Halls of Ivy are continuing to support young NEET people aged 16-24 who are Email: [email protected] interested in a career in the hair, barbering or beauty industry. Telephone: 01708 766395 We are offering remote enrolments onto the ESF ESFA Your Time Programme through telephone and zoom sessions. Text: 07498067977

Access to a range of industry qualifications, that can be started remotely from Web: www.hallsofivy.co.uk home with access to a smart phone and/or a laptop or home computer including: https://www.facebook.com/Hallsof-Ivy-104663376589276/ • Make Up • Style and Finish Hair https://twitter.com/Hallsofivy

Ongoing support includes interview techniques, CV writing, job search. https://instagram.com/hallsofivyacademy/

Progression opportunities in: Education, Traineeships and Apprenticeships

L&Q Foundation

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS

(What the service provides, the (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer /

duration and accreditation Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) opportunities)

Employment Programme, helping Can live in any area, must be eligible to work James Briggs people find sustainable employment in the UK and have right to work documents. Tel: 0208 522 5889 / apprenticeships / e-learning Email: [email protected] opportunities. Access to account managed vacancies.

LBBD – LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM – APPRENTICESHIPS

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) We can provide support on a range of services LBBD residents only with Right to Work. Mark Luxford including: Tel: 020 8227 5321 Job Hunting Must have valid passport or Email: [email protected] Careers Advice Full Birth certificate and CV writing National Insurance Number. Enquiries/applications: Support with job applications [email protected] Access to computers for job searching Interview skills and techniques Provide better off calculations and in work benefit Dagenham Job Shop (Reception) advice Tel: 020 8724 8877 Identify training needs and signpost to relevant [email protected] provision Stationery and postage for job applications Adult College Job Shop FREE computer and internet access for job search Tel: 020 8724 2809 FREE telephone, photocopying and scanning facilities for job searching

LBBD – LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING & DAGENHAM – CONSTRUCTION

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer /

accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information)

Working with local residents from 16+ to access Local residents ONLY from Frank Notaro training, jobs, apprenticeships, and work Barking & Dagenham Tel: 020 8227 5263 experience within the construction sector, on all local construction developments. Aged 16+ and above Georgie Loveday Can access opportunities within the borough. Tel: 020 8227 2750

Yeva Dobrovolska

Tel: 020 8227 5003

Email: [email protected]

LBBD - LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM ECONOMIC AND WELLBEING

Support with accessing: NEET 16-18 years Brenda Powis: (up to 24 years old if there is a disability). [email protected] Education, Training or Employment. Tel: 020 8724 5572 CV writing Young people at risk of NEET Mobile 07875 397713 Interview technique (those below 16 years old) Job Search Olamide Adekoya Apprentice [email protected] Benefits Tel: 0208 227 2010 Accommodation Mobile: 07968 511804

LONDON BOROUGH OF BARKING AND DAGENHAM JOBSHOPS

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) We can provide support on a range of services LBBD residents. Unemployed or Dagenham Job Shop including: working/studying less than 16 hours per (Reception) Job Hunting week. Tel: 020 8724 8877 Careers Advice Email: CV writing [email protected] Support with job applications Must have Recourse to Public Funds and Access to computers for job searching have proof of address and valid OR Interview skills and techniques ID Barking Job Shop (Reception) Provide better off calculations and in work benefit Tel: 020 8724 8870 advice **Please note if living in Council Email: Identify training needs and signpost to relevant Accommodation resident can be [email protected] provision studying/working more than 16 hours per

Stationery and postage for job applications FREE week. computer and internet access for job search FREE telephone, photocopying and scanning facilities for job searching

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / and accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas for further information) Targeted) Positive Transformation Group (also known as PTG) 6 – 16 George Greaves Director of Talent & Innovation We provide a concierge service between education, employment and 16+ - No age limit & UK [email protected] business. wide

We provide access to funding, resources and exclusive networking Janet Robinson opportunities. Director of Quality & Operations [email protected] Our delivery partners consist of Ofsted Outstanding providers delivery range of AEB, Traineeship, Apprenticeship’s programme and various DWP funded programmes.

In addition to 16+ we support primary school, secondary schools with partners such as Dot Com Digital, School of Hard Knocks and many more.

In addition to our delivery partners, we also work with selective specialist partners supporting Care Leavers, Veterans and various further individuals

STREET LEAGUE

SUMMARY ELIGIBILITY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration and (Age, Target Groups, (Phone and email to refer / accreditation opportunities) Geographical Areas Targeted) for further information) (Outside of Lockdown) 16-24-year olds who are not in employment, Progressions Coordinator for East London education, or training. Unless the employment is Street League Tiersha Carter What we do: under 16 hours. [email protected] • 6-8-week sport and employment programme • FREE Sport activities and fitness classes every Tuesday Living in a London borough. – Friday Outreach Coordinator for East and South • FREE Employability focused sessions every Tuesday – London Street League Friday [email protected] • One – to – one & group support in person • Aftercare provided for 1 year when each participant gains employment Travel expenses paid up to £5 per day

Location: East Ham Leisure Centre, E6 2RT. Recruitment: Every Tuesday.

(Lockdown) We continue to support young people remotely over the phone and via email. We offer 1:1 help with CVs and cover letters, application support and send weekly vacancy bulletins. Offer online courses such as Functional Skills, Sports Coaching, CSCS, Hair and Beauty, Fitness and more.

SUMMARY CONTACT DETAILS (What the service provides, the duration (Phone and email to refer /for further and accreditation opportunities) information) Welcome Sessions The Prince's Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk We will be holding weekly welcome sessions for young people who want to find out more information about The Prince’s Trust and our opportunities. These will Jessica Okwuonu be conducted through online platforms in a group video chat format. Young Operation Executive people can watch the presentation and get involved as much as they want. They will then be assigned a staff member for a 1:1 follow up. The Prince's Trust Morgan Stanley To refer a young person to a Welcome Session, please call our customer service Centre William Cotton Place team on: 0800 842 842 124 St Paul's Way London E3 4QA | Virtual Offer Email: We are continuing development of our online offer: This will include programmes [email protected] being run remotely online via video link and other mediums. We have already started running Enterprise Information Sessions in this format. To find out more, please call our customer service team on: 0800 842 842

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