Training for Work
Section: Programmes (Adult)
Training for Work (TFW) is a voluntary programme designed to help long-term unemployed people. The participants we assist are ready to return to work but are hampered by lack of experience, out-of-date CVs and / or rusty employability skills. Our programmes cover General Construction work, Railway Maintenance, Retail and Administration.
Backed by experts, the TFW programme is funded by Skills Development Scotland (previously Scottish Enterprise) and operated through Jobcentre Plus and a network of approved training providers. Together, we are helping companies in Scotland to create an inclusive, sustainable workforce.
To source participants and vacancies, Employment Enterprise works in partnership with Jobcentre Plus and other referring agencies to engage candidates who are eligible for TFW.
After candidates are referred, we interview them to ascertain what type of work they are interested in. We then liaise with employers, who tell us how many entry level staff they need and specify the skills they require.
We assign participants to specific training programmes, geared towards employment with companies who have approached us asking for staff.
During the training periods that follow, employers visit our premises and spend 1:1 time with each individual participants.
General and specialised training - Employment Enterprise offers high quality training in Employability Skills, CV Development, Interview Techniques, Application Form Completion and Personal Development and Presentation.
We also provide CSCS and PTS cards whihc are required for successful progress into construction work. To allow participants to gain vital experience, programmes can run for a maximum of 10 weeks, but may be shorter, depending on an individual's rate of progress.
All TFW programmes involve a strong element of work placement which gives the participant up-to-date work experience, a current reference and breaks the “bad habits” developed during unemployment. Many participants gain work whilst on placement.
We offer mentoring and a rigorous, ongoing support service. Employment Enterprise also provides participants with advice and guidance on how to access funding for qualifications.
Our role is to bring the components together, to help you to help yourself get back into employment.
Staff
Tony Stapleton - General Manager
Tony is our General Manager and joined the company in 2004 from the big step SIP.
Tony also worked for Cumbernauld College, delivering GRfW & TFW programmes for a number of years.
Tony has overall responsibility for the operation of all programmes at Employment Enterprise and ensures that we continue to meet the needs of our partners and funders.
Tony has been involved in delivering all Employment Enterprise programmes in the past 5 years and feels th
Chris Devine - Adult Programmes Co-Ordinator
Chris runs the Adult Programmes here at Employment Enterprise.
These programmes offer training and employment opportunities through Training for Work and through the Adult Future Jobs Fund.
Chris enjoys a challenge, which is just as well, with unemployment rising and employers looking for ways to save money and still remain productive, we believe our Adult programmes are the answer to their prayers!
Robert Cartledge - Training for Work Officer
Robert has been with us almost since day 1!
Worked across a range of programmes, is happiest when delivering Health & Safety Training to clients before they go out on work placement.
He is a keen worker, with excellent attention to detail and loves a chat!
Added on: 03/05/09
