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More about Work Based Learning

Young people following a work based learning programme will usually be paid a training allowance from the Training Provider and follow training leading to NVQ qualifications. Employers are generally asked to make a contribution towards the training allowance or wage and training provision. This may vary depending on the type of work being done and Training Provider involved.

Often employers are given the opportunity to take a young person on placement with their company and provide them with on-the-job training and experience while they are working towards their NVQ qualifications. Many employers are then able to employ the young person either after they have been on placement for a set period of time, or once they have achieved their NVQ qualifications.

Free Vacancy Service for Employers

The Connexions vacancy service can help you recruit staff.  Over six thousand people use our online vacancy system EACH MONTH which makes it a cost effective way to recruit your staff (by cost effective we mean FREE!).

We can also help organise the training/NVQ elements of the job by introducing you to local Training Providers. We will be happy to arrange for a member of staff to visit you to discuss this in more detail. This service is also completely FREE.

Find out more

To find out more contact us FREE on 0800 073 8700 between 8.30am and 5.00pm Monday – Friday and ask for the vacancy team.

You can also visit our Employer Information Page.

Alternatively you can complete our on-line vacancy notification form by CLICKING HERE. A member of our vacancy team will then contact you to discuss the vacancy and your requirements in more detail.

You can also find out more information about how Work Based Learning is organised and how it can benefit your business by visiting the following websites:

For a successful business, developing the employees you need for the future is key - Apprenticeships mean you can do just that. Whether you decide to develop existing staff or recruit new employees as Apprentices your business will benefit. To find out more visit www.dfes.gov.uk/nvq/.

The department for children, schools and families website can give you more information about NVQs, why they exist and how they can help you. It also has links to many useful websites.  Visit www.dfes.gov.uk/nvq.

North East Course finder can can help you find a course that might be suitable for you. You can discuss your findings with your Personal Adviser. Click here to search.

Hot Courses can also help you find a course that might be suitable for you. You can discuss your findings with your Personal Adviser. Click here to search.

City & Guilds is regarded by employers as one of the most respected providers of vocational qualifications. They offer 500 different courses at all levels in everything from agriculture, plumbing and IT to engineering, childcare and sports. Visit their website at www.therealyou.org.uk or www.city-and-guilds.co.uk.

Child care: Have your child care costs paid while you train!

Care to Learn: If you are a young parent aged under 20 and you start learning - you could get help with your childcare costs up to £155 per week. You can be attending a full or part time course at a college or training centre. To find out more information make an appointment to see a Personal Adviser at your local Connexions Centre. You can also ring 0845 600 2809 Monday to Friday 8.30 am – 5.00 pm or visit the Care to Learn website at www.dfes.gov.uk/caretolearn/.

FREE LEAFLET: You can download a really useful leaflet in PDF format that gives more details about Care to Learn. Download it HERE (344Kb).

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