EBC's Media Masterclasses with WNF

EBC is now delivering its latest project for adults - Essential Steps to Employability - thanks to funding from Sunderland City Council's Working Neighbourhoods Fund (WNF). 

It is one of the many projects being run across the city through the Just the Job initiative - designed to get people back into work.

One of the programmes being delivered under Essential Steps to Employability is our Media Masterclasses which provide participants the chance to either earn their first qualification or undergo a new accredited learning programme.

Since Education Business Connections Ltd became an approved centre for the National Open College Network (NOCN)  and the Open College Network North East Region (OCNNER) it has developed a package of bespoke accredited training courses focussing upon the media – print, audio and visual – at various levels from entry level to level 2.  

Through Media Masterclasses suitable beneficiaries are offered the opportunity to follow these training routes through delivering of accredited learning packages including Introduction to Video Production, Producing a Video, Camcorder/Video Editing, Digital Still Photography for Beginners, Plan and Produce a Print Product.

Media Masterclasses sees EBC using media equipment such as camcorders, digital cameras and desk top publishing with computers to 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 number  of weeks - a DVD, magazine, etc - whilst building up a portfolio of evidence for submission to the Open College.

EBC tutors will guide all participants through all stages of their learning process and liaise with the Open College Network for external moderation.

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Partnerships in Action

EBC is working 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 include:

• Stonham Housing - The UK's largest provider of supported accommodation for social excluded and vulnerable people and their families.  
• North East Disability Resource Centre - A specialist provider of day care support for adults with cerebral palsy and similar disabilities.
• Riverside Consulting CiC - An organisation that works with ex-offenders to support them back into the labour market, education or trainig through its links with public and voluntary sector organisations.
• The Salvation Army - An international faith based organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and social injustice.
• South Hylton Tansy Centre - Since it opened for business in 2008 it has become a magnet for courses and programmes designed to meet the need of those at risk of social exclusion.
• NECA - North East Council on Addictions - which delivers effective interventions on drugs, alcohol, mental health, gambling to adults and young people.
• NERAF - North East Regional Alcohol Forum - an independent peer support charity established to provide long term aftercare and support to those affected by alcohol misuse.
• Norcare - which provides a range of support services and accommodation for people aged 16 and over who are currently socially and economically excluded.

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:

• Punctuality
• Respecting others and valuing their contributions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills
• Team work and ability to ask for help when needed
• Creative thinking and problem solving
• Ability to take responsibility and to show initiative

To get an overview of all our work with adults click here

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.

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