The Supported Work programme ensures that you have the right support to begin life as a professional in your chosen career. This is an ideal exit course for those looking for an opportunity to gain vital work experience within a range of vocational positions, with excellent future prospects.
You’ll receive incredible job coach support while on a six-month work placement, with a personalised programme of learning which is tailored to suit your individual needs and career aspirations.
The course includes Maths, English and ICT as well as customer service and health and safety qualifications. The Supported Work programme helps you improve your skills and confidence so that you can go out and find regular paid or voluntary work.
Independence skills are practical sessions held in a bespoke house on college grounds, which has a working kitchen, laundry room, bedroom, bathroom and lounge.
Healthy eating, exercise and fitness are actively promoted through all sorts of sporting activities undertaken on a weekly basis, which are tailored to everyone’s specific needs. Sports include basketball, boccia, table tennis and badminton as well as gym sessions within our Institute Sports Centre. We also visit and use other sports facilities and leisure centres within the local community.
Career Areas
- Improve your skills
- Improve your confidence
- Find regular paid or voluntary work
- Job coach support