There are plenty of training opportunities available in Youth Friendly Sandwell. Find out how these can help you get ahead.
What training is available in Sandwell?
All young people (19-29 years) can access a range of full and part time courses in specific job-related training here.
This will include access to training linked to the recruitment of jobs in key areas like care, construction and digital, where employers are recruiting in the region. Where training is linked directly to local jobs, trainees will still be able to access benefits.
Training in construction
We have specialist retraining in construction available through our construction gateway programme, Sandwell College are delivering training as part of the Construction Gateway programme, visit the website to find out more.
To sign up for construction training, talk to your local job centre or contact the National Careers Service West Midlands on 0121 296 5550. You can find out more by visiting the website or by calling 0800 100 900
Go Construct is an industry-wide initiative that aims to attract, inform and retain a talented workforce for the Construction & Built Environment sector.
Think Sandwell Employment team have a range of vacancies in Construction, you can email directly.
Health & Social Care
#SocialCare can mean several different things from cooking, cleaning, personal care, medication, companionship and DIY support. Find out about roles and training here and here.
The Think Sandwell Employment team have a range of vacancies in Social Care, you can email directly.
The WMCA has developed a new skills and training plan for health and care, which sets out the training available across the West Midlands from entry through to degree level and the different routes that can be taken.
Digital
If you are interested in a career in digital you can access information about roles and training check out the Power Up programme
There are also coding bootcamps that are available. Please visit the website.
Early Years
Early Years Career Progression Pathways: Supporting you in your career journey
The Early Years Career Progression Pathways (EYCPP), part-funded by the European Social Fund, is a project focusing on the Early Years sector and delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University, Newman University and West Smethwick Enterprise.
Find out more here
Unlock a better way ahead – Skills for Life
The Skills for Life campaign can be used to find training, support and advice to gain the skills you need for the job you want.
You’ll find free Level 3 courses, skills bootcamps, apprenticeships and so many more great opportunities for training. You can even complete your essential skills in Maths and English.
Check out the Skills for Life campaign now!
What other training is available?
There are lots of training opportunities in Sandwell:
Pre-study and functional skills:
- Juniper Training – First Floor, Woden House, Market Place, Wednesbury, WS10 7AG. Call 0121 505 5455 or visit www. junipertraining.co.uk
- Nacro, Rounds Green Road, Oldbury, B69 2DF. Tel: 0121 552 9589
- Learning into Employment Academy, 72 Lombard Street, Digbeth, B12 0QR. Tel: 0121 622 6880 Email: jag.sandhu@Liea.co.uk
Construction related training:
- Health & Safety in a Construction Environment /CSCS Card: BCTG, 330 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ. Call 0121 544 6455 or visit www.bctg.org.uk
- Combined FLT (Reach & Counter Balance): Euro Shaf Training Service Ltd., 22 Cornwall Road Industrial Estate, Smethwick, B66 2JS Tel:07877256232
Digital, ICT and Virtual Work Experience:
- LearnPlay, Suite 4, The Boot Factory, 22 Cleveland Rd, Wolverhampton, WV2 1BH Tel: 01902 455 009
Counselling:
- Murray Hall Community Trust Ltd., The Bridge, St Mark’s Road, Tipton, DY4 0SL 01902 826513 Email: Manjit.dehal@murrayhall.co.uk
Functional skills, first aid mental health, health and safety, coaching/mentoring, first aid and CCTV training:
- Zems Academy Ltd, Fairgate House, 205 Kings Road, Birmingham, B11 2AA. Tel: 0330 777 1442. Email: abid@zems.org.uk
GCSE maths and English (one to one):
- Create a Future, Cradley Enterprise Centre, Unit A14, Maypole Fields, Halesowen, B63 2QB Tel: 07973 857623. Email: carole@createafuture.co.uk
Music and ICT:
- Ascend Health & Childcare Training, Dartmouth House, Sandwell Road, West Bromwich, B70 8TG. Tel: 0121 796 1036 Email: info@ascendhealthandchildcare.co.uk
Massage/Eye lash extensions:
- Royale Training, 49 High Street, Halesowen, B63 3BG, Tel: 0121 732 9771
Business Administration/Customer Service/Warehousing/maths and English:
- Contact Juniper Training Ltd., First Floor, Woden House, Market Place, Wednesbury,WS10 7AG. Call: 0121 505 5455 or visit www.junipertraining.co.uk
Maths/English/Customer Service/Construction:
- BCTG, 330 High Street, West Bromwich, B70 8DJ. Call: 0121 544 6455 or visit www.bctg.org.uk
Maths/English/Traineeships in Business Administration/Construction/Customer Service/Hair and Beauty/Motor Vehicle/ Manufacturing/Retail/Warehousing:
- NOVA, 37 Church St, Oldbury, B69 3AG. Call: 0121 541 1101 or visit www.novatraining.co.uk
Study Programmes in Health and Social Care/Painting and Decorating/Motor Vehicle/Retail/maths and English:
- Nacro, Rounds Green Rd, Oldbury, B69 2DG. Call: 0121 552 9589 or visit www.novatraining.co.uk/training-centres/24/west-bromwich
Study programmes in Customer Services/Business Administration/Health and Social Care/Warehousing:
- Skills Training UK, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG. Call: 07860 695591 or visit www.skillstraininguk.com
Sport:
- Simon Johnson Universal Soccer Academy. Oldbury. Call: 0345 6445747 or visit www.wearescl.co.uk/simon-johnson
Aged 19+ Programmes:
- Contact Juniper Training Ltd., First Floor, Woden House, Market Place, Wednesbury,WS10 7AG. Call: 0121 505 5455 or visit www.junipertraining.co.uk
- Skills Training UK, 38 Carters Green, West Bromwich, B70 9LG. Call: 07860 695591 or visit www.skillstraininguk.com
- SAFL, 30+ venues in 6 different towns
