About Norfolk Community College
We aim to provide support to people aged 25 and above who have been out of work for a long period of time, and who need extra support to find employment. This might include support to learn new skills, to retrain for a new job, or to become self-employed.
The College can also provide you with access to specialist support to help overcome barriers to employment – covering areas such as housing problems, debt and mental health.
Whatever your situation, the Community College will do all that it can to help you achieve your goals at a pace that is right for you, and near to where you live.
What we offer
Every person who accesses the Community College is offered one-to-one advice and support from a Skills Connector. They are there to help you identify your strengths and interests, and to consider the steps you can take to improve your job prospects.
For people who need more guided and longer-term support, our Employment Development Workers are on hand to offer mentoring and assistance to overcome barriers.
It is difficult to stay focused on training and job searching when urgent and crisis situations arise. That is why the Community College provides quick access to multi-disciplinary workers who are specialists in housing, debt and benefits. Our workers also have good links to other services, saving you the time and worry of seeking out the right service.
Whatever your training needs, our Training Coordinator will do all they can to put on the right course for you. And if they can’t, they will find someone who can. As you re-train and gain new skills, our Employer Broker will be building relationships with employers to offer you a volunteer or work placement opportunity. They will also help to match you to a business mentor if you want to find out more about starting up and running your own business social enterprise.
Where are we?
In short, we want to be wherever you are. So whether you live in a town or village, we will do our very best to offer our support at a location that is near to you.
What if I live outside of Norfolk or I am under 25 years old?
If you are younger than 25, please visit our contact page for details on other services. Here, you will also find information for employment services in Suffolk.
Find out more on the Norfolk Community College website.
Phone us: 01493 419255
Email us: info@norfolkcommunitycollege.co.uk
About Skills Connect
The Skills Connect team are here to help to improve your skills and knowledge, boost your confidence and ultimately put you in a better position when it comes to finding work. Operating across Norfolk and Suffolk, our team specialise in helping young people access education, training and employment opportunity so they can enjoy rewarding careers and brighter futures.
The Skills Connect project is open to participants aged 16-24 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).
What we offer
- Tailored one-to-one support based around your individual needs
- A dedicated Young Persons Advisor to support you every step of the way
- Careers advice and pre-employment support – such as help with writing the perfect CV and some expert tips to impress at job interviews
- Working closely with Norfolk County Council’s business connector’s work our team can help match you to appropriate employers and growth sectors
- Opportunities to gain free, accredited qualifications that will help you to secure employment in your chosen industry
- Help with job applications
Partners
Skills Connect is a partnership project which brings together the following organisations to deliver employment and training support to 16 to 24 year olds in Norfolk and Suffolk:
Contact
For more information, please contact us.
Email: jobsupport@eastcoast.ac.uk
Phone: 01493 419255
The Skills Connect project is funded by the European Social Fund.
The Skills Connect project is a partnership led by East Coast College with Access Community Trust, DIAL, The Prince’s Trust and Voluntary Norfolk.
About Routes to Work
The Routes to Work team are available to support unemployed people aged 19+ to move into employment, education or training. Our employment advisors are on hand to assist with reviewing and updating CV’s, completing application forms, prepare you for interviews and find the best options for you to upskill or retrain.
Depending on the level of employability support you require we are able to direct you to the most suitable service within our project to ensure a successful outcome. Our coverage area consists of Great Yarmouth, Lowestoft, Norwich and Waveney. Our team specialise in helping people access opportunities they once thought were not achievable.
What we offer:
- A dedicated Employment Advisor on hand to provide support and guidance through 1 to 1 appointments
- Careers advice and pre-employment support – such as help with writing the perfect CV and some expert tips to impress at job interviews
- Working closely with local employers that can provide a variety of services such as: work placements, volunteer opportunities, CV feedback and mock interviews
- Opportunities to gain free, accredited qualifications that will help you to secure employment in your chosen industry
- Motivation for our participant to show employers the best versions of themselves by boosting confidence, overcoming interview nerves and equipping them with as much industry knowledge as possible
Contact
For more information, please contact us.
Email: jobsupport@eastcoast.ac.uk
Phone: 01493 419255
The Routes to Work project is funded by the European Social Fund.
The Routes to Work project is a partnership led by East Coast College with Access Community Trust, DIAL, ACE Training and Voluntary Norfolk.
Inclusive Economy Project
Working across Norfolk, our team is based in your local community to help you match your interests and abilities with the training and jobs opportunities that you are passionate about. We have specialist knowledge of the local labour market and of employment sectors operating across Norfolk, and our team will do all that it can to help you achieve your goals at a pace that is right for you, and near to where you live.
Whether you would like help finding work, training and advice or would like some coaching and mentoring support, contacting the Inclusive Economy Project couldn’t be easier! By completing our simple enquiry form, a member of the team will contact you shortly to discuss the ways you can join us on the project.
Working with us today
The Inclusive Economy Project is made up of five main delivery partners from the community, voluntary and education sectors. Collectively, these partners have extensive knowledge and experience of supporting people. They can also provide access to advice on debt, energy bills, benefits and housing, along with a range of other specialist services. They are:
- Access Community Trust
- ACE Training
- DIAL
- Future Project
- Royal Association for Deaf people
Working with us in the future
We know that communities, and their relationship to local economies, are always changing. That is why the Inclusive Economy Project team are working with the Norfolk Community Foundation to support local organisations to make Norfolk’s economy more inclusive. We will do this by supporting groups to develop a big idea to help their organisation move forward in their aim to support more people move into employment.
The Inclusive Economy Project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.
The UK Community Renewal Fund is a UK Government programme for 2021/22. This aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK to pilot programmes and new approaches to prepare for the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. It invests in skills, community and place, local business, and supporting people into employment.
Supply Chain Skills and Development Fund
The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund helps employers to identify skills gaps within their organisation to increase competitiveness and explore opportunities.
- They offer a 50% training grant up to the value of £1,000 per employee which will be matched by the employer.
- They can support up to five employees per organisation, however, this can be reviewed on a case by case basis.
- Their target is to support and upskill up to 1376 employees
- The project will run until August 2023.
The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund will help:
- Increase the skill levels of employed people, to encourage progression in employment.
- Increase the number of people with technical and job specific skills, particularly at Level 3 and above to support your business growth.
- Increase the skills levels of employed women to encourage progression in employment and help address the gender and employment wage gap
The Supply Chain Skills Development Fund works with colleges and training providers to:
- Ensure appropriate training courses are available to meet the needs and demands of your business.
- Ensure training meets the individual needs of your employees to meet your ambitions for future growth.
- To support collaboration between local providers to bring forward additional investment and innovate solutions to meet identified training gaps.
For more information, email supplychainskills@suffolk.gov.uk
Pathways Training Fund
Funded by the European Social Fund, the Pathways Training Fund (PTF) provides grants to SMEs and social enterprises (including Community Interest Companies) in Norfolk and Suffolk. It is managed by Suffolk County Council in partnership with Norfolk County Council and a network of local training providers.
- The employer-led training is flexible.
- The PTF aims to help firms adapt to the changing nature of work and be more resilient to the pressures facing business. That is why the scheme will fund areas that combine to offer skills businesses need to remain agile and competitive.
Up to 75% of staff training costs for multiple employees will be covered, with maximum grants of £500 per employee / £3,000 per employer. This includes:
- Whole qualifications, modules or units
- Accredited or non-accredited courses
- Extra grants for innovation and net zero training in 2022
- Courses running until September 2023
To find out more visit the Pathways Training Fund website.