Sector based work Academy Programmes

Please contact your work coach to book a space for all SWAPS.

Crowdmaster – Event Stewarding

SSP – Hospitality especially in Airports and Stations
These are in the planning stage but please speak to the Employer Advisor for more information.

Free Functional Skills English and Maths – Online with Burleigh College 

Entry Level 1, 2 and 3 plus also English and Maths levels 1 and 2.

GP Receptionist Course – Free2Learn 

Four week course, two sessions a day - from 10am -11.30am and 1pm - 2.30pm. Incudes an introduction to the GP clinical systems and preparation for an interview in General Practice. When complete you will also gain a nationally accredited qualification. 

Movement To Work – DWP – 18-30 years old

Monday 15 April - The programme will last for two weeks (Monday to Friday) and is aimed at helping participants with finding and securing employment within the Civil Service.

The programme includes: projects to help individuals build confidence, support and skill development for searching and applying for Civil Service jobs and hearing from a range of guest speakers on subjects such as the Fast Stream and Leadership.

It will also include workshops for Civil Service specific interview skills, CV and Personal Statement/Behaviour writing as well as live job applications.

Civil Service - NCS

Tuesday 9 - Wednesday 10  April - 2-day online course. This course will give you an insight into the Civil Service and the recruitment process.  This course will cover the Civil Service application process, including looking at the Civil Service competencies and behaviours Last date for referrals – midday on Monday 8 April.

Child Care & Nursery Assistant – Educate 2gether

Monday 15 – Friday 19 April – 5 day face-to-face course – This course will give you the skills to start a career in Childcare or as a Nursery Assistant. It covers an introduction to early years, safeguarding and health and safety along with CV building interview techniques etc. On completion of the course, you will be offered a guaranteed job interview with Worldwide Education. Last date for referrals by midday on Friday 12 April or when referral limit reached.

Teaching Assistant – Aspire

Monday 15 April – Friday 24 May - 6 week virtual course running from Monday to Friday each week. You will work towards a Level 2 Safeguarding and Prevent qualification and a Level 2 Challenging Behaviours qualification on this course. On completion of the programme, you will be offered a guaranteed job interview with an employer. Referral deadline  Monday 8 April.

Cabin Crew Course with Langley College

Thursday 25 April for four consecutive Thursdays. An intensive course delivered by Langley college in their new aviation centre focuses on building the knowledge and skills required to enter this very exciting and fast paced industry.  Deadline for referrals by Monday 15 April or when the referral limit is reached.

Hospitality – Strive Training

Monday 22 April – Friday 3 May - 2 week online course - L1 Certificate in Occupational Workplace Studies. Guaranteed interviews at the end of the course with Sodexo, as well as access to the Strive recruitment page that will give you access to multiple job-related support like applications/CVs and much more.  Last date for referrals –  Monday 15 April or as and when their fully booked.

Health & Social Care SWAP – Strive Training

Monday 22 April – Friday 17 May - 4 week online course – Level 1 certificate in introduction to Health, Social Care and Children and Young People’s Settings (QCF).

Guaranteed interviews at the end of the course with various employers in the area, as well as access to Strive recruitment page that will give access to multiple job-related support including applications, CVs and more.  Last date for referrals – when referral limit reached or by midday on Monday 15 April.

Teaching Assistant  - Educate 2gether

Monday 13 – Friday 17 May - Are you passionate about working with children? If so Educate2gether have a 5 day course in Slough from 9am-3pm which covers children and young people’s development, supporting children and young people’s positive behaviour and communication and professional relationships. On completion of the course, you will be offered a guaranteed job interview with Worldwide Education. Last date for referrals midday on Friday 10 May or when referral limit reached.

Business Administration – Educate 2gether

Monday 20 – Friday 24 May –  Educate 2gether have a five day training course in Slough which will give you the skills to start a career in Administration. On completion of the course, you will be offered a guaranteed job interview with Worldwide Education. Last date for referrals midday on Friday 17 May or when referral limit reached. 

Security course - obtain your SIA Licence

Six week course - four weeks virtual plus two weeks face-to-face training in Slough. Starts every Monday with Free2Learn. 

Fork Lift Licence – Free2Learn

Four week course - three weeks virtual, final week, practical training in Feltham.

Visit - https://jobhelp.campaign.gov.uk and https://findajob.dwp.gov.uk/ 

Library and resident services : Contact details

For further assistance or information please contact us at:

Library and Resident Services - Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead,
Maidenhead Library, St Ives Road,
Maidenhead SL6 1QU.
Telephone: 01628 683800