Get Ahead

Wiltshire College & University Centre has partnered with New College Swindon and Go Train to deliver a new initiative for 15 – 25 year olds to help them reach their potential.

Get Ahead offers a flexible range of qualifications and experiences which have been designed to help young people feel confident, focused and empowered.

As well as expert careers information, advice and guidance, young people will develop a whole range of work focused skills ranging from managing money, through to building confidence.

Get Ahead is a stepping stone to either an apprenticeship, traineeship, employment or full-time learning. Courses can be completed in a matter of weeks and are all part-time.

The £1.8million scheme is funded by the European Social Fund which helps local areas stimulate their economic development by investing in projects which will support skills development, employment and job creation, social inclusion and local community regenerations.

For more information or to make a referral please email getahead@wiltshire.ac.uk or call 01225 756 373

Referral Form

At risk of becoming Neet form

Delivery at each campus is on these days:
Trowbridge – Mondays and Tuesdays
Chippenham – Wednesday and Thursdays
Salisbury – Wednesdays and Thursdays

Learners will receive a £25 bonus in High Street vouchers for completion of an individual target and £75 for progressing on to a positive outcome on leaving our programme.

We are also able to refund travel tickets if appropriate.

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Head Start — Apprenticeship applicants (seeking a placement)

For learners aiming for an apprenticeship. Learners will work on: employability skills, managing personal finance and rights, and personal and social skills. Programmes may also include work experience and leisure activities. All learners will receive an Individualised Learning Plan in order to help them progress towards their outcome.

Head Start — Full time applicants (aiming for a FT course)

For learners aiming for education. Learners will work on: employability skills, managing personal finance and rights, and personal and social skills. Programmes may also include work experience and leisure activities. All learners will receive an Individualised Learning Plan in order to help them progress towards their outcome.

Head Up — Aimed at learners withdrawing from College

Aimed at learners withdrawing from College within the first 6 weeks. Learners will receive an Individualised Learning Plan with the aim of re-engaging them and moving them towards a progression in education, employment or apprenticeship. Learners will work on: employability skills, managing personal finance, and personal and social skills. Programmes may also include work experience and leisure activities.

Head On — For learners that are NEET or are at risk of becoming NEET

For learners that are NEET or are At Risk of becoming NEET. Learners will be supported to stay in their current programme of study or to re-engage with employment, education or training. Learners will work on: employability skills, managing personal finance, and personal and social skills. Programmes may also include work experience and leisure activities.