Job Centre Plus programmes

Work based learning for adults

Work Based Learning provides training over varying periods of weeks, in a wide variety of occupational, basic (literacy and numeracy) skills and "soft" skill areas.

Training is available for unemployed people over the age of 25, on a voluntary basis, generally once Job Seekers Allowance has been claimed for six months - although early entry may be possible.

All courses are aimed at improving participants' employability and their prospects of moving into sustained employment.

Training is tailored according to individual needs and includes:

A Training Plan gives structure to time on the programme.

New Deal 25 Plus

This programme is available to all recipients of Job Seekers Allowance aged over 25 years, who have been claiming that allowance for 18 months or more. Eastpoint Training offers opportunities in the following areas:

Gateway

Provision includes:

Intensive Activity Period (IAP)

IAP offers tailored packages of provision within the following occupational areas:

Follow Through

A programme of intensive job search activities and job search skills training.

We have two offices delivering the New Deal 25 Plus Programme.

Gateway and IAP is available from our Portsmouth Office.

Gateway and Follow Through is available from our Southampton City Office

If you would like any further information about any of our training courses please ask at your local Jobcentre Plus office or contact:

Ken Treadgold
Eastpoint Training
Capella House
Kingsway
Southampton
Tel: 023 8022 5300

Robert Whiteford
Eastpoint Training
3rd Floor Arundel House
38-42 Arundel Street
Portsmouth
Tel: 023 9286 5878