We are a national charity working from dedicated
locations and employer premises throughout England to transform the
lives of young people and adults through work related training and
employment support.
At YMCA Training we believe in setting inspiring goals and
working closely with individuals all over the UK to develop
personal, vocational and work-related skills.
Who we work with
Individuals
We work with individuals, no matter what age they are, or what
stage of life they're at, offering them a supportive environment in
which to develop.
Our staff are dedicated to providing high levels of support,
guidance and commitment to learners, making sure that each
participant achieves their full potential.
Read more
about training with us.
Partner organisations
We take a strong partnership approach to our programmes, working
with the Skills Funding Agency, Young People's Learning Agency,
Connexions, Jobcentre Plus, local and national employers, local
authorities and schools to deliver courses that respond to the
needs of individuals and their local community.
We also work closely with the employees at partnership
companies, offering flexible and tailored training courses
in-house. In the last five years, companies such as Tesco and
B&Q and organisations such as the British Heart Foundation,
have benefited from offering YMCA training courses in key skills
and NVQs to their employees.
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about partnering with us.
What we offer
Our range of programmes
includes:
- Apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships and NVQs
- equipping people with skills and qualifications while they
earn.
- Foundation Learning for 14-16 year olds and 16-19 year
olds - giving young people the skills they need for
work.
- Employment skills and job search training -
helping people back into employment through government
initiatives.
- Specialist programmes in response to the local
community, such as working with the specialist groups or with young
parents.
- Staff training for employers - courses for
businesses tailored to the employer's
needs.
Read more about programmes
Annual Report
Information about our recent work and
achievements can be found in our latest annual report. Download the report in
PDF format.
YMCA Training's mission is to inspire individuals to develop their
talents and potential and so transform the communities in which
they live and work.
We are a purpose driven organisation with a Christian ethos that
places the individual at the heart of all that we do, providing a
safe and respectful learning environment, and the opportunity to
truly belong, contribute and thrive.
We are a national charity operating from over 50 locally relevant
centres to deliver effective training programmes and
work-based learning opportunities to people of all abilities, ages
and backgrounds.
Our range of courses includes:
-
Apprenticeships, advanced apprenticeships and NVQs - equipping
people with skills and qualifications while they earn
-
Foundation Learning for 14-16 year olds and 16-19 year olds -
giving young people the skills they need for work and life
-
Employment skills and job search training - helping people back
into employment through New Deal and Flexible New Deal
provision
-
Specialist programmes in response to the local community, such as
working with the NEET group or young parents
-
Staff training for employers - courses for businesses tailored to
the employer's needs
We pride ourselves on our personal approach, assessing each
individual and tailoring the courses to suit their needs. Our staff
are dedicated to providing high levels of support, guidance and
commitment to those enrolled on our programmes to ensure that each
participant achieves their full potential.
Our flexible approach means that programmes are also well received
by employers, who benefit greatly from involvement in our schemes.
We work closely with businesses to take into account their
requirements and how they work, so that training can fit their
needs precisely.
To learn more about our programmes and how you could benefit, visit
the relevant job seekers, learners or employers area of the
site.
Information about our recent work and achievements can be found in
our 2008/09 annual report. Click here to
download the report in PDF format.