Are you aged between 16 and 24 and not in college, work or training? If so, we can help you gain the skills you need for an apprenticeship or a job.
What is Plan B?
Plan B is a 10-week programme that maximises your potential and prepares you for the future. It runs three days a week and can be done at centres across Essex. During the programme you will get:
- a work experience placement related to your preferred career
- the opportunity to learn valuable work skills
- a chance to refresh your English and maths
- sessions that will help improve your self-esteem, motivation and the confidence to make decisions.
“Plan B helped me get back on track from not knowing what I wanted to do and made me realise I have people who can support me even after the course had finished.” Charlotte, Chelmsford Plan B
New Plan B course starting on the 21st June 2021
Plan B will be delivered blended online with a real work placement:
- 6 week online Traineeship programme (up to 10 weeks if required to finish any aspects of the work)- Learning element is online- work experience is a real placement with employer)
- Week commencing 21st June
- 3 days per week
- Qualification in Employability and English/Maths Functional Skills
- Work placement (weeks 3-5)
Criteria for 19+ Plan B
Must have completed statutory education (off school roll last Friday in June)
- 19 – 24 years old
- Not already have a L3 qualification
- Ideally not have a L2 (Grade C or 4 in new grading structure) or above in Maths and English (YP can be offered a place but would not need to attend Functional Skills days)
- Not currently enrolled on any other training programme
- Not completed a traineeship before
- Not have a job over 16 hrs a week & not earning more than £320 a month (may need to provide payslips to evidence this)
- Be able to commit to the 6 week programme
- Be capable of completing a work placement for minimum of 3 days a week for 3 weeks
- Be eligible to work in the UK/eligible for public funds (stamped in passport if asylum seeker)
- Have a National Insurance number
How to apply
Please send any queries or referrals directly to Bojan.stankovic@essex.gov.uk, quoting name, DOB and town of residence.
Gain qualifications
You will also be able to gain qualifications in:
- City & Guilds Level 1 Unit 403 Employability Skills – which includes CV writing, job hunting and interview techniques
- Maths and English
- Level 1 Health and Safety In The Workplace
- Level 2 Customer Services Award
Why you should do it
- It’s three days a week for just 10 weeks
- You can do it at youth centres across Essex
- 8 out of 10 people who do it go on to get a job or college place
- We can also help with transport costs if needed
“The difference it has made is now I am in College and employed because of Plan B and they also gave me more confidence in myself.” Yasmine, Chelmsford Plan B
