Service Provider Name
Nacro
Service
Training provider
Address1
Apollo House
Town
Oldbury
County
West Midlands
Post Code
B69 2DF
Telephone
0121 552 9589
Fax
0121 552 1786
Email
sandwelladmin@nacro.org.uk
Website
www.nacro.org.uk
Area covered
Borough of Sandwell
Who is the service for?
14-24 year olds
Referral route
Schools, self referral, Connexions and through Job Centres.
Specific ethnic group?
No.
Summary of services
Courses include:Schools- providing functional skills/GCSEs/Work Placements for children excluded from school or at risk of exclusions. The Study Programme is for 16-18 year olds offering students the opportunity to gain work experience placements that help to develop their employability skills, whilst gaianing English, Maths and ICT up to Level 2.
The Apprenticeship Programme is for students already in Employment. Nacro will provide support for students to gain knowledge and skills in their chosen vocation. Level 2 qualifications are offered in: Motor vehicle , Childcare and Customer Service.
The 19+ programme is a 12 week course that works towards improving English, Maths, ICT and Employability and personal development.
When are the services run?
Monday-Friday 9.00am-4.30pm. Closed on Bank holidays and on Nacro days over the Christmas period.
Remit
To deliver innovative, challenging, quality, exciting and inspiring learning that meets the diverse needs of the students, employers and the local community, supporting students to progress in their chosen career.
Transport Provided
No. For the Study Programme/Apprenticeship programme, bursary payments may be available to the students (depending on full attendance) which would help towards the cost of travel. For the 19+ programme, travel money is paid each week dependant on full attendance.