Plan B
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.
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
“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 week commencing in February 2021
3 days per week for 10 weeks, Now taking referrals
Eligibility criteria:
- Must have completed statutory education (off school roll last Friday in June)
- 16 – 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 and we would not be funded for this element of the programme)
- 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 10 week programme
- Be capable of completing a work placement for minimum of 3 days a week for 4 weeks
- Be eligible to work in the UK/eligible for public funds (stamped in passport if asylum seeker)
- Have a National Insurance number
If you are interested in joining or referring a young person to this course please contact the following individuals for more information in your local area:
- Colchester programme (Townhouse, Colchester) please contact: Charly Muir
- Braintree programme (Carousel Youth Centre, Braintree) please contact: Kirby Cassidy
- Harlow programme (Xperience Centre, Harlow) please contact: James Bonvini
- Basildon programme (Southernhay Youth Centre, Basildon) please contact: Jenny Galliano
How to apply
To make a referral, get general support or queries, please contact Bojan Stankovic Bojan.Stankovic@essex.gov.uk
“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