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SCC – Learning and Skills ServiceOur overarching aim is to help Sunderland residents aged 19+ improve their skills and work prospects. We are funded by the North East Combined Authority, and the Department of Education. To get started, have a look at the 'Find a course' section'. Here you will find a range of courses designed - and quality assured - to help you acquire the knowledge, skills and behaviours for that next step in realising your full potential Find out more click hereSave SCC – Learning and Skills Service to favourites
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Sunderland Learning and Skills Service – Course DirectorySunderland City Council Learning and Skills Service offer a variety of courses to help people aged 19+ find work, upskill and learn new and exciting things via the Adult Skills Fund. Find out more click hereSave Sunderland Learning and Skills Service – Course Directory to favourites
Training in CareTraining in Care is a Skills for Care endorsed ‘Centre of Excellence’ based in the North East, providing bespoke training. Our vocational care courses offer numerous opportunities within the Child and Adult Care sector to those who are either wishing to change their career, are school/higher education leavers, as well as those who are struggling to find work or who have found themselves in long term unemployment Find out more click hereSave Training in Care to favourites
Winnovation TrainingOur current unemployed Sunderland courses run monthly from the North sands office and offer learners the chance to under go two accredited qualifications for health and social care, with the added benefit of careers advice and a guaranteed interview with a local employers for social care. Find out moreSave Winnovation Training to favourites
Springboard TrainingSpringboard’s locations in Sunderland include Pallion, Pennywell, and Southwick. These centres act as hubs for education, training, and community engagement. They offer apprenticeships, functional skills, ICT training and adult education. A range of courses are offered for 16-19 year olds. Find out more click hereSave Springboard Training to favourites
The Wise GroupTraining for those over 16 who are economically inactive and eligible to work in the UK. Basic and life skills and training, including accredited courses. Services also include CV writing, job search, volunteering and work experience, opportunity to access 1:1 support and guidance from Employment Pathways advisor, plus Digital Skills and English as a second language courses. Find out more click here Save The Wise Group to favourites