16-24 Learning opportunities

16-18 Foundation Learning Programme Routes 2 Success

ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT YOUR OPTIONS AFTER YEAR 11? Not sure if you are ready for the move on to college or an

apprenticeship? Our Routes 2 Success Programme could be just what you are looking for. This is a small supportive full-time programme delivered across 44 weeks. It is aimed at building up personal and academic skills, helping to support the transition onto further education, training or work.

We are located close to the city centre with easy access to local bus routes. For more information or an informal chat please contact the Programme Managers Sarah or Ali on: 01904 551056 or email alison.thorne@york.gov.uk

Are you aged between 18-24 and struggling

to find work? Gillian and Lue would love to help you

FUTURE GOALS PROVIDES:

• One-to-one support • Ideas and options for future work or training • Confidence and motivation • Tips to manage anxiety • Job search and optional short-course

HG secured a 3 month traineeship with a local hair salon, which she loved. She has started her Maths and English Functional skills. She has since progressed into an apprenticeship at the same hair salon and is doing well! KM was invited for an interview with Portakabin for an admin role. I am very pleased to say she was successful!

Are you feeling low in confidence, anxious or isolated?

Our projects offer longer term one-to-one mentoring to support you overcome barriers, improve your wellbeing, access education and training and support you to job search to gain employment.

Support is currently provided remotely via: Zoom, Skype, telephone, text and email.

“I’ve had things broken down into manageable pieces so I don’t get overwhelmed by looking at the bigger picture or by doing too much at once”

“My new job is starting next Monday. Hoping to gain a lot of experience in the school, and be a TA in the future. A big thank you to Julia for changing my life!”

Positive Progressions participant “I wouldn’t be anywhere without your help. I am indebted to Stephen.”

Action Towards Inclusion participant

“I liked meeting people and the best thing was Stephen helping me along the way.”

Action Towards Inclusion participant

Stephen and Julia take pride in guiding people to make significant changes. They have helped many individuals move into learning, volunteer options and paid work. Their approachability and commitment really does transform people’s lives! Get in touch on 01904 554277 if you need support with your future and feel Julia or Stephen can help you.

Information, Advice & Guidance

Building strong community networks for appropriate support and referrals.

For further information, visit yorklearning.org.uk/iag

A course aimed at those who work, volunteer or wish to work with individuals or communities, and wish to develop skills to support others. Covering topics such as · Effective Communication · Referrals · Signposting · Networking

Have you heard of Google Classroom?

Google Classroom is an online learning platform that is widely used by York Learning and in local schools.

FREE Google Classroom Basics courses run at the start of term.

Let us help you to get started and be ready to use it effectively to support you or your child’s learning.

Find out how to • Get started • Communicate with the tutor • View assignments • Upload work

Workshops are delivered face to face or via Zoom. Don’t worry if you miss the start of term - come along to one of our IT drop-in sessions.

Find out more and book a place at search.yorklearning.org.uk or contact ictskills@york.gov.uk.