Employers

Did you know that there are 170,000 young people currently not in education, employment or training in England? All of these young people are potential employees. They have skills, aspirations and talent. All they need is a chance to show what they can achieve. Foundation Learning (FL) can play a major part in matching up your needs with this pool of untapped talent.

What is Foundation Learning (FL)?

FL aims to help young people who are not yet ready to enter an Apprenticeship, Further Education or employment, to develop confidence, basic, key, personal and social skills to prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of life and employment. Young people will have the opportunity to experience work placements, develop vocational and employability skills and understand more about the employment opportunities open to them.

Why do you need employers?

Employers are important to the success of FL because you provide the opportunities for young people to develop skills at work. If FL aims to help young people develop the skills they need to enter the workplace and to realise their true potential, then your help is crucial. We need as many organisations as possible, from large to small, national to multi-national and from craft to hi-tech to get involved.

Who else is involved?

FL is funded by the Young People's Learning Agency (YPLA) and is delivered through learning providers, Connexions and other specialist agencies working together to help young people move forward.

Why should I get involved?

Hands on experience of the workplace is important for young people. It helps them to decide their future career path and widens their skills and knowledge. But there are also many benefits for you. Providing an opportunity for a young person on an FL programme could help to answer skills shortages aas well as see how potential employees suit your organisation. It could also help you become a part of the community giving your company a chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people who live there.

How does FL work?

1. FL work placements can be negotiated to suit the demands of your organisation and the needs of young people.
2. The duration of the work placement is at your discretion.
3.FL learning providers will be on hand to provide support and guidance to the young person and yourself and they will complete all documentation .

How can I find out more?

Read the success stories of young people who have accessed the FL programme to find out how companies have helped young people move forward. You will find these stories under the About Us tab in the News area. Then talk to us. We can be reached at 0191 298 6950.