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0345 678 9000

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Shropshire Council
Shirehall
Abbey Foregate
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6ND

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Skill Up

Entry to Employment (e2e)

If you're between 16 - 18 and need some help getting to where you want to be, Skill Up is for you!

Skill Up is all about you!

Skill Up will provide you with the opportunity to build your confidence through positive achievements, which will enable you to fulfil your potential nthrough learning.

Achievement

Skill Up is like a series of learning 'stepping stones'. While you are on the programme you will work towards various qualifications.

Personalised learning programme

Together we will discuss and agree an individual learning programme, reflecting where you are now and the destination you want to get to. Your learning programme will integrate vocational learning including work experience, personal and social development and functional skills.

Progression

Skill Up will help you get to where you want to go, whether that's an Apprenticeship, employment, Independent living or a Foundation Diploma.

What our trainees say about Skill Up

Gemma said

“When I started Skill Up I didn’t think it was going to be that much fun. But I started to meet new people and started to do new things that I’ve never done before. Also, there are people that you can talk to about anything. We went on day trips with everyone, we did things like paintballing, mountain boarding, raft building, making music and a lot more.”

Jamie said

“County Training is filled with lots of activities to do, with fun days out. It has a relaxed atmosphere, and you don’t feel pressured. You have help off the tutors with any problems, so everything goes smoothly.”

Samantha said

“County Training is a good place to go. There are lots of helpful and understanding tutors and people with similar problems. I like the activities and projects there are to do. County Training is a nice place. Its gives me something to do and some money to save.”

Tania said

“County Training is a good place to go. It’s good because you can achieve the stuff you missed out on in school. There is always something to do like going out for the day and meeting new people and if you have an interest like dancing or swimming County Training can always set something up for you.”

Grant said

“County Training was a good thing for me. I met a lot of friends at County Training. It keeps me off the streets.”

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Contact

County Training
01743 255 191
Fax: 01743 255 109
Shropshire Council
Community Services
The Hollies, 21 Sutton Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6DL
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