Support for Young people not in education,
employment or training (NEET)

School/college-based You Could Be… programmes

Who's it for?

The school/college-based You Could Be… programme is for 15-19 year old students who are considered to be at risk of becoming NEET.

What does it involve?

A bespoke mixture of the following courses and qualifications can be chosen to meet the needs of any group:

• The Ascentis L1 award in The Importance of Resilience and Grit qualification.
• Weekly employability skills lessons.
• Weekly Personal Social Development sessions.
• 1-2-1 mentoring.

Key benefits to learners:

• Support exploring and identifying post-16 options.
• Impartial careers advice and guidance.
• Encouragement to re-engage at school leading to improved behaviour and attendance at school.
• Improved confidence and motivation during other school subjects.

When does the programme run?

This programme starts at the beginning of the school term and ends once the term has finished.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts 6-8 weeks depending on the length of the school term and can be delivered over 1-3 periods a week.

Where is it based?

This programme is delivered on-site from within the school to small groups. Alternatively, individual students can access the programme from our Mill Place training centre located in central Gloucester.

Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step Up)

Who’s it for?

15-16 year old students who are at risk of becoming NEET.

What does it involve?

Depending on when participants join the programme they can complete either:

• The Ascentis L1 award, certificate or diploma in Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step Up) qualification.
• Weekly employability skills lessons.
• Weekly Personal Social Development sessions.
• Optional work placement in an industry of their choice (16+ only).

Key benefits to learners:

• High levels of pastoral support from a dedicated team with experience working with disengaged young people.
• Opportunity to complete qualification before leaving school to support with post-16 progression.
• Hybrid timetables enable students to access school and the Step Up programme at the same time.
• Maths and English can be included but unfortunately is not eligible for the ESF funding support.

When does the programme run?

This programme is ‘roll on roll off’ so students can join at any time.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This programme runs from September to the end of July so students can start at any time in the academic year.

The Step Up programme has 1.5 days of classroom-based training on Thursdays (9am to 4pm) and Fridays (9am to 12:15pm) and the work placement will depend on each individual learning plan.

Where is it based?

This programme is based at our Mill Place Skills Academy.

Career Mapping Workshops

Who’s it for?

Career Mapping Workshops are for 15-16 year old students who are at risk of becoming NEET and post-16 destinations is one of the primary concerns.

What does it involve?

• Online skills assessment.
• Exploring career options.
• Identifying suitable occupations based on interests, skills and preferences.
• Planning next steps through the creation of bespoke career maps.
• Support with post-16 applications.

Key benefits to learners:

• Support exploring and identifying post-16 options.
• Impartial careers advice and guidance.
• Encouragement to re-engage at school leading to improved behaviour and attendance at school.
• Reduced risk of becoming NEET when they leave school.

When does the programme run?

During term time.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts for seven hours and can be delivered flexibly. For example, this could be one hour per day over seven weeks or three and a half over two days.

Where is it based?

This programme is delivered on-site from within the school to small groups. Alternatively, individual students can access the programme from our Mill Place training centre located in central Gloucester.

Employability Skills Workshops

Who’s it for?

Students who are at risk of becoming NEET and interested in progressing into an apprenticeship or full-time employment.

What does it involve?

A bespoke mixture of employability skills sessions including:

• CV writing.
• Interview preparation.
• Mock interviews.

Key benefits to learners:

• Improved employability skills and knowledge
• Help searching for suitable jobs and apprenticeships

When does the programme run?

During term time.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts seven hours and can be delivered flexibly. For example, this could be one hour per day over seven weeks or three and a half over two days.

Where is it based?

This programme is delivered on-site from within the school to small groups. Alternatively, individual students can access the programme from our Mill Place training centre located in central Gloucester.

Work Experience Programme

Who’s it for?

Students who are at risk of becoming NEET and interested in progressing into either apprenticeships or full-time employment.

What does it involve?

• Employability Skills training and qualification covering:
  • CV writing.
  • Interview preparation.
  • Mock interviews.
  • Preparation for a work placement.
• H&S vetted work placement

Key benefits to learners:

• Improved employability skills and knowledge.
• Opportunity to network with potential employers.
• Work experience in a relevant job sector.

When does the programme run?

Term time only.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts approximately 6-12 months. The first part of the programme is classroom-based and for the second part of the programme, participants will be offsite on a work placement.

Where is it based?

This programme is delivered on-site from within the school to small groups. Alternatively, individual students can access the programme from our Mill Place training centre located in central Gloucester.

You Could Be...

Who’s it for?

Anyone who is 16-24 years old, NEET and needs support to explore their career and education options. This is also for anyone who wants to develop their key employability and personal skills as well as anyone who wants to build their confidence in an educational setting.

What does it involve?

• The Ascentis L1 award in The Importance of Resilience and Grit qualification.
• Weekly employability skills lessons.
• Weekly Personal Social Development Sessions.

When does the programme run?

This programme runs every eight weeks.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts eight weeks in total and the course runs on Mondays from 9am to 4pm.

Where is it based?

This programme is based at our Mill Place Skills Academy. Remote delivery options are available too through Microsoft Teams.

2021 start dates

25/10/21

2022 start dates

10/01/2022

07/03/2022

02/05/2022

27/06/2022

22/08/2022

17/10/2022

Kick Start

Who’s it for?

Anyone who is 16-24 years old, NEET and would like to experience what it’s like studying at Prospect Training Services.

What does it involve?

• Fun and engaging personal social development (PSD) sessions so you can experience the classroom environment at Prospect Training Services.
• Study skills workshops
• Team building workshops

Key benefits to learners:

• Opportunity to familiarise yourself with our training centres.
• Chance to meet all of the friendly staff at Prospect Training Services.
• Opportunity to get to know your potential new classmates before progressing onto a study programme.
• Familiarise yourself with bus times and routes to our centres.

When does the programme run?

At set times throughout the year.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

This course lasts 13 hours and is delivered over 3-4 days.

Where is it based?

This programme is based at our Mill Place Skills Academy.

Get into Construction

Who’s it for?

Individuals aged between 16-24 years old who are looking for a fast-track into a career in the construction industry.

What does it involve?

• Two days of face-to-face, engaging health and safety training designed to keep you safe on-site and prepare for market exams.
• Half a day for exam prep and revision sessions.
• A day for a CV and interview skills workshop.
• One free attempt to achieve the Highfield L1 Award in Health and Safety in the Construction Environment exam.
• One free attempt to achieve the CITB Health, Safety and Environment (HS&E) test.
• Upon achievement of both the Highfield and CITB exams, PTS will even pay for the CSCS card.
• Interview with a local construction company.

(Exam resits are charged at a commercial rate each time.)

When does the programme run?

This programme runs every eight weeks.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

The time to complete the programme will depend on whether applicants achieve both exams on their first attempt and the waiting times to sit the CITB exam at the testing centre. The health and safety training, exam preparation and CV/interview skills workshop takes four days to complete and typically runs on the same week.

Where is it based?

The training for this programme is based at The Q Club in Quedgeley and the CITB exam must be taken from the PTS testing centre at 66 Bristol Road (near the Quays).

Start Dates

19-24 Work Experience Programme

Who’s it for?

Individuals aged between 19-24 who are looking to gain relevant work experience in a chosen industry and improve their maths, English, personal and employability skills.

What does it involve?

• Twenty week work placement in a chosen industry.
• Weekly employability skills sessions.
• Weekly personal social development sessions.
• Maths and English up to L2.
• Guaranteed interview with the work placement provider at end of the placement.

When does the programme run?

This programme runs every eight weeks.

How long is the programme and how many days a week?

The work experience programme lasts for 24 weeks in total. Depending on whether maths or English is included the programme involves 1-3 days a week of classroom or remote delivery while the rest of the time is spent undertaking an unpaid work placement.

Where is it based?

The training for this programme is based at our Mill Place training centre located in central Gloucester.

19-24 Business Admin

Eligibility

• 19-24 years old.
• Have a right to live and work in the UK.
• Live in Gloucestershire.
• Currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

Why study with us?

This course will prepare learners with all the skills and knowledge required to progress into work, an apprenticeship or further education.

• Gain knowledge of a positive working conduct expected in a business admin role.
• Understand potential self-employment opportunities, skills and behaviours needed for success.
• Learn the basics of social media and media channels available for business use.
• Great incentives such as bus fare reimbursement.
• Gain up to Level 2 in maths and English.
• Work experience in your chosen field with our professional partners (where you can also gain a reference).
• Excellent pastoral care and a supportive environment.
• Interactive and engaging lessons that give you practical skills to effectively work within a team environment.

What will you study?

The Business Admin course will give you an introduction to various job roles and business admin environments in the industry.

• Expectations within a business admin environment.
• Key office software.
• Learn to manage personal budgets and manage money.
• Supporting business meetings
• How to communicate within a team and break down ideas.
• Learning through practical activities.

The course is assignment based and enables you to learn in the safety of our fully equipped learning centre. You will also have the opportunity to take on a work placement as well as sessions in work skills, English and maths (if required).

To apply, you will require at least one of the following:

• GCSEs in maths and English or equivalent are desired but not essential.
• An up to date I.D to confirm eligibility.
• A current photo I.D. to obtain a DBS (for you to complete work experience).

19-24 Early Years

Eligibility

• 19-24 years old.
• Have a right to live and work in the UK.
• Live in Gloucestershire.
• Currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

Why study with us?

• Interactive and engaging sessions, taught by our experienced tutors.
• Great incentives such as bus fare reimbursement.
• Gain up to Level 2 in maths and English.
• Work experience in your chosen field with our professional partners (where you can also gain a reference).
• Excellent pastoral care and a supportive environment.

The course is assignment based and enables you to learn in the safety of our fully equipped learning centre.

What will you study?

This course is an introduction to the various job roles and childcare environments and includes the following topics:

• How to work in childcare
• Guidance and standards
• Health and safety
• Safeguarding and protection
• Communication
• Equality and diversity
• Learning through play

You will work towards the qualification in a way that suits your needs. This may include sessions to improve your English, maths and work skills. You will even be placed on a work placement to learn more about working in childcare. The course will equip learners with all the skills required to progress into work, an apprenticeship or further education.

To apply, you will require at least one of the following:

• GCSE’S A-C in Maths and English or equivalent
• An up to date I.D to confirm eligibility.
• A recent I.D. photo to obtain a DBS (in order for you to complete work experience).

19-24 Health and Social Care

Eligibility

Are you...?

• 19-24 years old.
• Have a right to live and work in the UK.
• Live in Gloucestershire.
• Currently not in education, employment, or training (NEET).

If so, then this course could be for you.

Why study with us?

• Interactive and engaging sessions, taught by our experienced tutors.
• Great incentives such as bus fare reimbursement.
• Gain up to Level 2 in maths and English.
• Work experience in your chosen field with our professional partners (where you can also gain a reference).
• Excellent pastoral care and a supportive environment.

This is an introduction to the various job roles and different sectors within health and social care. The course is assignment based and enables you to learn in the safety of our fully equipped learning centre.

What will you study?

• Service provisions and job roles
• Guidance and standards
• Health and safety
• Safeguarding and protection
• Communication
• Equality and diversity
• Person-centred practice
• Dementia Awareness
• Mental Health Awareness
• Learning Disability Awareness

The course will equip learners with all the skills required to progress into work, an apprenticeship or further education. Our courses can also be tailored to your needs by allowing you to work on your English, maths and work skills. You will even be set up on a work placement designed to help you gain experience in this sector.

To apply, you will require at least one of the following:

• GCSE scores of 4-9 in maths and English or equivalent (desired but not compulsory).
• An up to date I.D to confirm eligibility.
• A current I.D. photo to obtain a DBS (in order for you to complete your work experience).