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Traineeships

Traineeships is a new learning programme for young people aged 16-18 in Wales. It aims to give young people the skills needed to progress into an apprenticeship, further education or employment.

Traineeships will be offered at Deeside College at two distinct levels to ensure we focus on the requirements of the young people and support and encourage them to progress. They are:

Engagement

This is for you if you are not sure what you want to do for a career or if you have certain barriers which prevent you from immediately taking part in employment or other learning. It will also prepare you for the world of work or full-time learning. It might include work placements, community projects, or training at Deeside College to help get you ready. Trainees on the Engagement strand will be paid an allowance of £30 a week.

Level 1

If you know what career at this level you want to follow and are ready and able to undertake full-time learning then you can access this level directly.

This pathway includes an 8 week in house programme to gain Employability Skills and Essential Skills Wales qualifications at Level One or Two. There is also the option to undertake work experience at the end of the 8 week programme where there is the possibility that the learner can work towards NVQs in their chosen vocation. The level 1 route also provides an opportunity to continue to address barriers the learner has which might prevent them from making progress into full-time employment or learning at a higher level.

Trainees on the Level 1 strand will be paid up to £50 a week allowance.

Career Paths

Administration, Hair & Beauty, Horticulture, Motor Vehicle, Catering, Child Care, Elderly Care, Hospitality, ICT, Retail, Construction, Equine, Small Animal Care and Travel and Tourism.

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Did you know?

In 2010/11 a learner from this programme won the 14-19 Student of the Year Award.

More information?

For more information please contact the Traineeship team on 01244 831531 ext 4185 or email: traineeships@deeside.ac.uk.

All learners have to be referred via Careers Wales.

Student Spotlight

Name: Jonathon Hughes
Age: 17
Previous School: Mold Alyn Gwyn High School

Jonathon is a learner who epitomises what the Traineeship course sets out to achieve. When he arrived, he was desperate for some help, had little self confidence and low self esteem. He has since achieved a suite of qualifications and has direction in his life. Jonathon won the 14-19 Student of the Year Award at the 2011 Deeside College Student Awards Ceremony.