Employability courses

Are you looking to get back in to the job market or do you want to improve your job opportunities? These courses could help you.

Being your own boss

Look at how to go self-employed and the skills and knowledge you'll need to start and manage a successful business:​

• identifying different business structures​
• understanding legislation affecting new-start businesses​
• advantages and disadvantages of different structures​

YES Derbyshire (youth employment support) ​

This is a one-stop-shop for young people aged from 16 to 24, offering access to training and careers advice and guidance.

Careers workshops​

Our careers workshops can support you into work, self-employment or into a new career. They are available to all Derbyshire residents aged 19 or over.

Sector based work academy programmes

We offer customer service, learner support, catering and adult social care sector-based work academies. ​

These courses are for people who are unemployed actively seeking work and are interested in working in the sectors. ​

You'll learn the skills and knowledge to prepare for work in the sectors. These courses are free.​

For more information email dacesemployebility@derbyshire.gov.uk ​

Get that job: Build your confidence

This course will help you build your confidence with learning and give you the opportunity learn about different jobs and the skills required within those roles. You'll be given information to help you understand employer expectations and your rights as an employee. We'll help you explore the next steps needed to help you gain employment.

To register your interest in attending this course, complete the registration form and we'll contact you with further details.

Apprenticeships

An apprenticeship is an opportunity to work and study at the same time. Most of your time is spent doing on-the-job training, and the rest is spent working towards a qualification. ​

You'll get paid a salary and be part of a team, just like a standard employee, but you'll also get dedicated study time throughout the week.

Apprenticeships are available in a range of subjects including adult care, early years, teaching assistant, business administrator, customer service, school business professional, and team leader / supervisor.

We deliver apprenticeships at level 2, 3 and 4. For more information email workplacelearning@derbyshire.gov.uk.​

Supported internships​

Supported internships for learners aged 18 to 24 with an educational health care plan (EHCP)​.

An educational health care plan is a legal document for young people aged 0 to 25 who require additional support for their education. DACES are the education provider for our supported internships which are a bespoke transition to work programme for students with disabilities. ​

Suitability​

You are suitable for a supported internship if you:​

• are aged 18 to 24-years-old​
• have an educational health care plan (EHCP)​
• feel (almost) ready to prepare for full-time employment​

The programme​

The programmes are at:

• Chesterfield Royal Hospital
• Lea Green and Gulliver's Kingdom
• Amazon East Midlands

The internship is defined as a full-time educational placement. You'll join a select group of peers and receive individualised support from work based mentors, a job coach and a personal tutor. During your internship, you'll experience 3 different skills placements and develop personal confidence, transferrable skills and job specific experience.​

Seventy per cent of interns in similar projects have gained paid employment.​

Contact​

Or email supportedinternships@derbyshire.gov.uk or telephone: 01629 539463.