Welcome to City Gateway's Website.
We provide training and events for young people and women in the Borough of Tower Hamlets working in partnership with a range of other organisations and firms.
Looking to get qualifications or build confidence? Young People Click Here, Women Click Here to find out what we offer.
We provide training and events for young people and women in the Borough of Tower Hamlets working in partnership with a range of other organisations and firms.
Looking to get qualifications or build confidence? Young People Click Here, Women Click Here to find out what we offer.
Youth LSC Apprenticeship Courses
City Gateway's Apprenticeships are courses for previously disengaged 16 to 24-year-olds which help prepare them for successful careers through a combination of on and off the job learning. On the job they gain experience while working with a partner company. Off the job they work towards a Level 2 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) as well as gain key skills qualifications in numeracy and literacy.
"They have allowed our staff to develop and improve their communication skills, work with staff from different departments and give something back to the community within which we work"
Chris Newton, Berrymans Lace Mawer
"The apprenticeship scheme is without doubt the most successful and worthwhile link we have developed with our local community and we are delighted with the whole experience. The attitude of the individual involved has been first rate so much so that he has become an integral member of the team. I would highly recommend other company’s to seriously consider the scheme both from a community spirited point of view and from a commercial perspective"
Ian Mahoney, Reebok Gym
"City Gateway has kick started my life. Before I came here nothing was really happening for me. City gateway has motivated me and I now feel I’m able to motivate others"
Faisal, Apprentice
Our first cohort of 31 apprenticeships totaled 5,952 hours of work placements.
Josh on a Sports Apprenticeship
Josh grew up hanging out on the streets of Tower Hamlets whilst his mum worked 12 hour shifts and his dad was in prison. He developed an early passion for music but found it hard to make money through it and gradually slipped into crime and drugs until a motorcycle accident, which led to a permanent knee injury, brought his life back into perspective. Josh tried but couldn’t find a course that he liked which was able to accept him.
Having always been passionate about sport Josh found our sports apprenticeship to be a perfect fit. As well as receiving mentoring, support and NVQ level 2 training, City Gateway arranged a part-time placement at the Reebok Gym in Canary Wharf, one of Europe’s finest health clubs. The course really brought the best out of Josh and having won over the staff, and members, at Reebok he looks set to continue his role working there.
"My future career and change in life is all thanks to City Gateway - the whole team works to change the lives of young people for the better. They have inspired me and hopefully, even when I have finished training, I will help them impact other lives like mine."
Josh, Apprentice