Due to the success of previous projects, Bishop Auckland College has secured additional funding through the Great Aycliffe and Middridge Partnership (GAMP) and Livin to help residents, aged 16+, in the GAMP area to progress/move closer to or into employment, further training or volunteering.
Project Description
There are three funds designated to supporting those over the age of 16+ residing in the Great Aycliffe and Middridge area.
These three funds are:
• Upskilling Fund aimed at those in low paid jobs, to support them in acquiring new skills/qualifications, enabling them to move up the career ladder, change direction or gain additional work in a new sector. This opportunity is available where there is no mainstream funding available and where opportunities cannot be provided through employers’ Continuous Personal Development Fund (CPD).
• Employability Skills Fund aimed at responding to specific training needs, where there is no mainstream funding available.
• Discretionary Fund aimed at removing barriers, for example, travel, childcare, resources that prevent clients from accessing training and employment.
To-date the Project has successfully supported 308 people into employment. For further information contact Denise Hopps, Project Officer 01388 443078 or email denise.hopps@bacoll.ac.uk
The following site highlights the positive impact that the Upskilling, Employability & Discretionary Project can have on people’s lives. https://bacoll.ac.uk/training-opportunities
