National Training Programmes give employers a great chance to
try out staff on placements - or to recruit staff with support and
subsidies from Skills Direct Scotland:
Get Ready for Work
GRfW is open to 16-18 year olds with additional support needs.
Young people can learn new skills, develop personal confidence and
try work placements, helping them to progress into jobs, education
or training.
Skillseekers
Skillseekers is a training programme for young people who have
left school and have a job, or who are looking for work. It
offers training to nationally recognised standards, working
towards the vocational qualification relevant to the job/industry.
Most trainees are employed, and receive a combination of off- and
on-the-job training. The priority group is 16-18, and
training is typically offered at VQ level 2. People up to the
age of 25 can be eligible if there is a clear local economic
case.
Modern Apprenticeships
MAs offer high quality training for jobs at craft, technician
and management level across a range of industries. All
trainees must be employed and will receive flexible training that
suits the employer's requirements to at least level 3 SVQ.
Each MA framework is owned by the relevant Sector Skills Council
(SSC) so it should reflect industry requirements. MAs are
open to anyone over the age of 16.
Training for Work
TfW is primarily for adults over 25 who have been out of work
more than 6 months. It is an employment programme for those
who can benefit (i.e. find employment) from specific skills
development activities. The majority of referrals to TfW are
from the JobCentre Plus network, and programme providers are
supported by employers to provide on-the-job training and
experience.
More information
Further information on these programmes is available on the Skills
Development Scotland website (opens in new window) where
you will find a national database on all national training
programme courses. Contact SDS by email info@skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk
or phone 0141 225 6710.
Or you can contact your nearest
Careers Scotland Centre (opens in new window). There are around
100 located throughout Scotland. Or call 0845 850 2502.