EBC's Essential Steps to Employability - Year 1
Based on our Year 1 successes the programme has been revised for Year 2. You can find out more by visiting our Essential Steps to Employability Year 2 page. Using some of the programmes and activities developed through our work with young people EBC has developed its Essential Steps to Employability programme which offers a range of interactive, engaging and innovative activities for adults. You can find out more by downloading our Introductory Leaflet You can find out more by visiting our Essential Steps to Employability Events diary or use the links below to find out which programme is for you. If you have people who you'd like to enrol on a programme contact us via email: info@ebcltd.org.uk If it is no longer being delivered through Essential Steps to Employability we may still be able to help. What's on offer Programme One - Enterprise and Creativity
Typical activities during the Enterprise and Creativity's three days include: Day 1
Day 2 The Pyramid Game
Welcome to the World of Work (WWW) To find out more about this programme visit ourspecial Enterprise and Creativity page Programme Two - Bridging the Gap Through Technology
Each component, or set of workshops, is self contained - so participants can complete one, two or all of them and an initialone-to-one Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) session is held to establish particpants' baseline skills and abilities. Each workshop package introduces participants to different computer software packages – the most commonly used in the modern workplace (Word, Publisher, Powerpoint). In addition Bridging the Gap Through Technology also sees participants gaining skills in using a video camera and media editing equipment to create their own DVD CV. To find out more about this programme visit our Bridging the Gap Through Technology page Programme Three - First Class Careers in the Third Sector This two day programme (which can be delivered over four half days) is designed to introduce participants to jobs and careers in the third sector, including opportunities to become volunteers while increasing their work readiness and improve employability skills. To find out more about this programme visit our First Class Careers in the Third Sector page Programme Four - Entry level accredited learning programme through the National Open College Network NOCN (National Open College Network) Skills Towards Enabling Progression (Step-Up) Qualifications
The suite of Step Up qualifications offered through the National Open College Network (NOCN) is devised to progress learners into further learning or employment. The use of the units allows EBC to create individualised learning programmes tailored to participants needs whilst enabling learners to achieve or work towards a national qualification and improve their opportunities for progression. The qualifications are particularly designed to:
To find out more about this programme visit our National Open College Network page Programme Five - Level 1 or Level 2 accredited learning through the NCFE EBC is an accredited centre for the delivery of a number of NCFE qualifications which are being offered to participants taking part in Essential Steps to Employability. NCFE qualifications offer the opportunity for learners to gain qualifications outside a traditional learning environment - in community venues in which they feel comfortable and secure. They also allow participants to draw upon their life skills and experiences - not just their academic ability - through practical application in real life settings. EBC is offering the following learning programmes to participants in Essential Steps to Employability: A Taste of Enterprise - NCFE’s Level 2 Award in Developing Enterprise Capabilities Valuing Volunteering - NCFE's Level 2 Certificate in Volunteering To find out more about this programme visit our NCFE page Programme Six - Media Masterclass Programmes Using media equipment such as camcorders, digital cameras and desk top publishing with computers will allow candidates to create their own media products whilst gaining accredited learning through the Open College Network. Small groups will work in a informal setting to plan and create their chosen products over a nbumber of weeks - a DVD, magazine, etc - whilst building up a portfolio of evidence for submission to the Open College. To find out more about this programme visit our Media Masterclasses page Partnerships in Action In year 1 EBC worked with a number of key partners to make sure we offer the activities being delivered under Essential Steps to Employability to those most at need of our support and help. These included:
Our WNF Team Delivery of EBC's Essential Steps to Employability is being managed by Christine Vickers supported by other EBC team members. If you want to contact them visit our Contacts Page. The Essential Skills for Employability Essential Steps to Employabilty offers a number of innovative, practical and interactive programmes and activities designed to build up key employability skills needed by everyone - whether they are in work, looking for work or just taking their next steps to finding work. These skills are recognised by both leading employer groups and the Learning and Skills Council as essential for anyone either wanting to enter the workplace or already employed. They include:
To get an overview of all our work with adults visit our special Adult learning page Working Neighbourhoods Fund Partners EBC is just one of several organisations funded though the Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF) to support people back into work. If you want help in gaining new skills, gaining qualifications and improving your employment prospects visit our WNF Partnerships Page to find out what is offer. EBC specialises in designing bespoke programmes to meet individual organisations' needs and those of the clients they work with. If you cannot find the programme you're looking for please Contact Us to discuss your specific needs. VISIT ESSENTIAL STEPS TO EMPLOYABILITY - YEAR 2 Copyright EBC: (2010): All information stored in any form on this website about EBC projects, services and materials are the intellectual property of, and copyright to EBC, and must not be copied or reproduced without expressed consent from the EBC Chief Executive in written or electronic (email) form. Unit 22, North East BIC, Wearfield, Sunderland Enterprise Park (East), Sunderland, SR5 2TA, Tyne and Wear. Phone: (0191) 516 6411 Fax: (0191) 516 6412. Email: info@ebcltd.org.uk Alternative email: educationbusiness@hotmail.com |
EBC is delivering its latest project for adults - Essential Steps to Employability - thanks to funding from Sunderland City Council's Working Neighbourhoods Fund. The project is just one of the city's many Just the Job activities to support people back into work. 
EBC has now successfully transferred it creativity and innovation into the adult learning sector through the delivery of a number of programmes for adults of all ages, abilities and interests. Essential Steps to Employability is the latest example of our work with adults. Among our first clients are a group that has secured
A three day programme (offered over flexible delivery timetables e.g. three consecutive days or one day a week over three weeks). 
Designed to build participants' self esteem, confidence and self belief whilst re-engaging them in learning and personal development through taking part in hands-on, fun-based activities which mirror many of the typical team building and induction activities used by businesses across the region. 
Day 3 
Made up of five components this programme aims to build up participants' ICT skills through a range of three hour workshops designed to introduce them to the most common kinds of software used in both the workplace and in leisure time. 
