TO GET INTO WORK
South Lanarkshire College has been awarded funding from Skills Development Scotland to deliver a range of different programmes through the Employability Fund.
About us We’re here to help you to develop the skills you need to find a job or go into further training. Our courses focus on getting you ready for work by providing employability support to help you find and sustain employment. We’ll also include Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) accredited qualifications and an extensive work placement to help you gain valuable practical skills in a live workplace environment.
Employability Fund South Lanarkshire College has been awarded funding from Skills Development Scotland to deliver a range of different programmes through the Employability Fund. Employability Fund activity aims to help people develop the skills required to secure a job or progress to a more advanced form of learning.
slc.ac.uk/employabilityfund
Courses Laying the foundation for your career Personal development for employment May 2019, September 2019, February 2020 More dates to follow This programme will provide a foundation upon which you can build your core skills, personal development and employability skills as well as vocational competence. You’ll achieve an SQA Personal Development Award and complete a programme to increase confidence, soft skills and motivation and you’ll develop practical skills during a work placement.
Additional information Any further qualifications or resources required for placement will be provided. This can include Health and Safety test for CSCS card, REHIS Basic Food Hygiene, PVG Membership, Moving and Handling, Extended Learning Support with Enabling Technologies and any necessary PPE.
Finance
The course will also offer employer visits, health and wellbeing sessions and one-to-one support and guidance.
All 16, 17 and 18 year olds not in receipt of benefit will receive £55 per week training allowance. For others, a DWP Training Allowance or College Bursary may be payable. Travel passes/expenses and all course materials will be provided.
Preparing for work
How to apply
Pathway to employment May 2019, August 2019 More dates to follow This programme will support you in preparing for, and sustaining, employment in a suitable vocational area. You’ll complete an SQA Enterprise and Employability Award and a Social Media Literacy unit. You’ll also gain relevant practical skills during a work placement. This course will help you recognise your skills and qualities, build confidence in job seeking, gain the skills employers are looking for and provide knowledge of local opportunities.
Individual applicants Visit slc.ac.uk or contact us directly.
Student and employer experiences Have a look at our website where you’ll find lots of positive feedback from previous students and from employers who’ve worked closely with the College: slc.ac.uk/employabilityfund
My course was the best thing I’ve ever done and I’m finally earning money in a job that I love. I can now aspire to develop myself within a fantastic company.
Elise Bonini 01355 807310 Tracey Cheyne 01355 807464 employabilityfund@slc.ac.uk SDS careers and DWP referrals Send your eligibility confirmation document by email to: employabilityfund@slc.ac.uk or by post to: Elise Bonini South Lanarkshire College College Way East Kilbride, G75 0NE
The College has helped us by supplying suitable candidates for interview when we have any available vacancies. We have a great working relationship and it is something I hope continues in the future.
CONTACT US
To apply, visit www.slc.ac.uk or contact us directly.
Elise Bonini 01355 807310 Tracey Cheyne 01355 807464 employabilityfund@slc.ac.uk
South Lanarkshire College College Way East Kilbride G75 0NE