Are you interested in an opportunity to prepare for an Apprenticeship programme in Administration, IT or Customer Service?
Make the most of your time and skills with the Progress 2 Course.
The Progress 2 Course lasts up to 12 weeks, with the opportunity to progress onto a full Apprenticeship programme with Access or ITEC (and other options available).
• You may stay up to 12 weeks working on developing your IT and
administration skills and preparing for work and a full apprenticeship.
• You may only be us a few days/weeks before you start work full or part time.
The Progress 2 Course will see you attend the Gateshead Skills Academy for 3 days per week rising to 5, including time you spend on placement with an employer gaining work experience.
• Attendance is from Monday to Wednesday approximately 9.30am to 4pm.
• Lunch is 12 to 1pm, with mid morning and afternoon breaks.
• Punctuality and attendance are very important.
• Time spent gaining experience with an employer will be 1 to 2 days (increasing
as your experience grows). This will commence when a suitable placement has
been found.
The Progress 2 Course will help you improve your IT Skills, including word processing, spreadsheets etc.
• An opportunity to analyse your IT skills.
• Increase your use of word processing to improve n accuracy and speed.
• Working on spreadsheets, internet, e-mail, Outlook, Publisher etc.
The Progress Course 2 will help you develop your practical office/administration skills including:
• Filing
• Telephone Skills
• Business documents
• Office equipment
• Planning work
• Other admin related tasks
The Progress 2 Course will help you to improve your skills and knowledge in:
• Communication
• Team work
• Interviewing
• Health and Safety
• Equality and Diversity
• Literacy and Numeracy
• Employability Skills
Participants of Progress 2 will receive travel expenses and Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) paid into your bank account.
• Travel expenses for every day you attend Progress 2 and are on placement with an employer.
Opportunities for Progression 2:
• Full Apprenticeship with either Access or ITEC either employed on minimum
wage or short term placement, still receiving EMA.
• Full or part time college course with Gateshead College.
• Full or part time work, without working towards a qualification.
• Transfer to another Training Provider for a different occupational area.
• Advice from Connexions on other options available.
• Entry to Employment (E2E) course to establish next steps.
If you are interested in joining the Progress 2 Course please contact 0191 490 4640.
