Skills for Life & Works  /  Apprenticeships

You Can Still Enrol  Click Here for a CTS Application form Coalisland Training Services are recruiting for the Skills for Life & Work programme (16-17 year olds).   All CTS trainees receive £40 Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) each week, are entitled to paid holidays and can get help with travelling expenses.  All courses are available at Level 1 and Level 2  £360 bonuses also paid throughout training period.  Outdoor Pursuit activities including Bouldering, Todd’s Leap, Kayaking, Go-Karting, camping, etc.  CTS can help you find a placement.  CTS will also provide additional courses to prepare you for the world of work, i.e. I.C.T, CSR, First-Aid, Food Safety, Health & Safety, etc.  Training will take place in CTS and also out on placement with an employer.  NO kits or equipment have to be purchased.  Childcare allowances may be paid depending on individual circumstances.  Remember that these courses are the same no matter which provider you attend.  Parent/Guardian Benefits and Child Tax Credits will not be affected.

CTS Areas Offered

CTS offer the following areas: • Health & Social Care (Needed for working in Nursing or Residential Home) • Child Care (Needed for working in Playgroup / Primary School or Nursery) • Wood Occupations (Joinery) • Hairdressing • Trowel Occupations (Bricklaying) If you are considering a career in any of these, or are unsure of what to do, contact CTS and arrange an appointment to discuss your options now. We can also arrange for a DEL Careers Officer to be available who can give you further independent advice on any course you may be interested in. • The above courses are all available at Level 1, Level 2 & Level 3 • CTS can help you find a placement • CTS will also provide additional courses to prepare you for the world of work i.e., Essential Skills, ICT, CSR, First Aid,            Food Safety, Health & Safety, Personal & Social Development, Outdoor pursuits, etc. • Training will take place in CTS and also out on placement with an employer • £40 training allowance & help with travelling expenses and this will not affect Benefits / Child Tax Credits