NLN Practice

NLN Case Study – Employer Based Training Easy to Read Version The service is for: People with all kinds of disability.

Why NLN offers the service: National Learning Network found there was a need for a course where people could learn skills they need in a company. Some of the course is in the company and some in a centre. NLN staff support the Learner and the Employer.

Objectives: The course helps learners to learn skills they need in a host company.

Learners spend 3 days a week with the company and 2 days in a centre.

NLN staff find a company offering the training the learner needs near where the learner lives. Learners can see how things are done in the company and practice the skills themselves. Learners on the course can get a FETAC or ECDL certificate.

Learners have a plan and the NLN trainer goes through this with them every month. Other members of the NLN team help the learner when they are needed.

People involved and what they do:  NLN Team o The PDO works with Staff and Learners to make the course better and make sure that people can get a certificate o The Psychologist helps learners to deal with any problems they may have o RO supports learners with things that might affect them on the course o Resource Teacher helps learners with English and Maths  NLN EBT Trainer o Delivers and assesses training  Learners with a disability who take part on an EBT programme  Employers who provide on the job training

How-to Guidelines  Find out about the local labour market  Make contact with different employers  Find out what skills employers are looking for including soft skills  Develop a course to meet the needs of employers  Match learners with employers  Agree a training plan with the host company and the learner  Agree time spent in the company and in the centre  Check how the course is working with learners, staff and employers.  Report on how the course is working for learners Evaluation       

What makes it a best practice?

Good information on the needs of employers and learners Strong links and relationships with employers Good range of placements Employers having full information on the course Staff with good local knowledge Good systems to track progress Learning for both the employer and the learner

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What do employers think of it?

Allows employers to train in the skills they need Employers get the support they need Allows employers and learners to improve skills

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What do learners think of it?

Helps people to get into the workplace Learners find out what it is like to work in a company Learners can try out different skills and careers Learners are supported during the course Helps learners to get a job

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Possible problems and things that can be improved Bad match between the learner and the host company Not enough information on what is not working Not enough employers in the area Problems with getting to the host company Learners not ready for employment

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