Academies to get you back into work!
Bespoke Employer-led Academies
Our Bespoke Employer-led Academies are short courses designed to get you back into work in a specific occupation or advance your career with new skills. They include industry-recognised qualifications alongside a guaranteed job interview or exceptional support for the application process, with a local employer upon completion!
Within all of our courses, you will gain skills in application search, CV writing and interview preparation.
“Adult learners gain accredited qualifications and demonstrate a strong understanding of the security sector, which employers need.” – Ofsted, 2024
Courses run on regular dates throughout the year and attending them will not affect your benefits.
*If unemployed and in receipt of benefits or earning less than £33,210 per annum.
Take a look at our available academies:
Administration Academy (including Essential Digital Skills)
Advanced Welding Skills Academy
Coaching and Mentoring Advanced Academy
Food Safety in Catering Academy
Forklift Truck Operations Academy
Groundworks Academy
Hospitality Supervisor Advanced Academy
Information, Advice and Guidance Academy
Joinery Academy
Free Adult Courses*
Tees Valley Combined Authority or North-East Combined Authority or York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority funding is available to cover some course’s fees*
Please take a look at our courses and reach out to our team for further information or to book a place.
*Subject to course and eligibility criteria and course availability.


