Progression opportunities make our teaching worthwhile so we work to ensure that everyone who leaves our programmes goes into work, relevant further training or education. For many, even with the skills and training they have received, the leap into employment is still a daunting task but we support them through mentoring, job brokerage and work placements. As well as accredited advice & guidance we offer our own NVQ apprenticeship scheme, which gives young people training and mentoring alongside work experience and volunteer opportunities at our women’s project.

Strong partnership links across all our projects ensure that there are tailor-made progression routes with real emphasis on the particular skills and interests individuals have and want to develop. Volunteers and apprentices build up experience, either working with us or a range of local firms, and many even go on to find permanent jobs at the end of their placements. Whatever the outcome, we continue to support each individual after their last course finishes to ensure they are moving on to something worthwhile.
Jon Skaife, Employment Progression Coordinator

Our social enterprise hub offers a half-way step between training and external employment so that skills and experience can be built within a safe and friendly environment. Whilst some have had their placements extended into permanent roles, we really aim to provide a natural progression into wider employment for individuals who would have been too daunted to progress straight from one of our courses.
Natalie Brennikmeijer, Progression Worker

Working in Partnership:
City Gateway's apprenticeship courses have linked young people into placements at more than 20 locally based firms, but we need more placements to impact more lives. Find out more in the partnering pages of this website.