New skills and training

The skills to succeed
 

Shaw Trust offers a variety of  training options, from introductory IT courses, to accredited training including National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) through schemes such as Train to Gain.

Training is delivered in an informal environment by friendly staff and at a pace to suit. It can also be delivered in the workplace.

As well as our own courses, we can arrange training at other local learning centres. We work in partnership with many training providers across the country so that we can offer the most appropriate training to suit each person.

New skills

There are lots of training courses on offer, such as:

• computing and information technology
• literacy (reading and writing)
• numeracy (basic maths)
• English as a second language
• personal development
• travel training (to assist with the use of public transport).

In some regions we may also offer trade and professional training, including:

• health and safety
• first aid
• driving a forklift truck
• manual handling
• catering and food hygiene
• gardening and horticulture
• shop work
• business administration
• management
• health and social care.

We also supply pre-employment training which may include: 

• motivational training 
• job search advice 
• preparing a CV
• filling in a job application form
• practising interview techniques.

Support

Our training is of a high quality and many of our courses are officially recognised so you get a certificate or qualification at the end of it. There is support when you need it and in some places we offer equipment such as voice-activated computer programmes and screen readers.

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