Training Providers
Below are details of some of the Training Providers Birmingham Careers Service are working with in the Birmingham area, how they are currently operating and their referral processes during the current period of social distancing. Our guide will be updated as and when things change. For information on other Training Providers we are working with or for general Careers Support please contact Birmingham Careers Service.
Access Creative College
Music, Media, Gaming Events & Computing
Contact Details
Thomas Beckett: 07975236451
Current Course Delivery
On Campus
Referral Situation
September starts – applications can be made online at https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/apply/ –
contact – thomas.beckett@accesscreative.ac.uk
Aspiration Training
Traineeships, Distance Learning courses and Apprenticeships in Health and Social Care, Childcare, Management and Dental Services
Contact Details
ktuckey@aspirationtraining.com –
07964 902031
Referral Situation
application process online or phone – contact
ktuckey@aspirationtraining.com – 07964 902031
BCTG
Offering: Construction related courses
Contact Details
0121 544 6455 – option1 or email mike.smith@theapprenticeshipworks.com
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment every 10 weeks – application process via website – www.bctg.org.uk
British Academy of Jewellery
Offering: Jewellery Manufacture and Design courses
Contact Details
Naomi Wilson: Telephone 0121 655 0105naomi.wilson@baj.ac.uk
Current Course Delivery
Running courses at campus.
Referral Situation
Usually September starts – application process contact 0121 655 0105, interview and assessments.
BET (Birmingham Electrical Training)
Offering: Electrical Installation Apprenticeships L3
Contact Details
tom.goddard@betltd.co.uk. 01216616923
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment – application process Application Form, CV, Initial Assessment (Maths and English), on-programme interview – contact –
Lauren Ryan-Grealish
Recruitment Administrator
Tel: 01216616922
Crackerjack
Offering: Childcare and Teaching Assistant
Contact Details
Emma Ellis Emma.ellis@crackerjacktraining.com
Application Process
Mostly online www.crackerjacktraining.co.uk or via gov.uk NAS website
Creative Alliance
Offering: Creative, Digital & Marketing Courses and Apprenticeships
Contact Details
noel@creativealliance.org.uk – 0121 753 0049
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
Application Form & CV followed by Telephone Screening Interview
Gordon Franks Training
Offering: Business Admin, Early Years Childcare, Customer Service
Contact Details
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment
Application Process
can be through website or by calling 0121 333 3001- recruitment department or https://www.wearegft.co.uk/apply-now/
HOET
Offering: Hairdressing, Beauty, Sport
Contact Details
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment
Application Process
Online applications – Heart Of England Training (hoet.co.uk) Telephone referrals for hair, beauty sport – 07841604088Email referrals for hair, beauty and sport – Jacqueline.duggan@hoet.co.uk
JTL
Offering: Plumbing, electrical, property maintenance
Contact Details
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
For Traineeships Please contact Natasha Heritage or Michelle Cree
Juniper Training
Offering: Childcare, Customer Service, Construction (Roofing), Bricklaying
Contact Details
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
application process through Juniper Website/contact Juniper directly
MPCT (Military Preparation College)
Offering: course related to a Military Career
Contact Details
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
Application process MPCT Website – https://mpct.co.uk / Phone call
Nova Training
Offering: Motor Vehicle, Construction, Retail, Customer Service, Business Admin
Contact Details
Robert.allsop@novatraining.co.uk 0121 7839824
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
application process online web enquiry or ring the centre for an appointment
Performance Through People
Offering: Healthcare, Childcare ,Teaching, Training & Coaching, Warehouse & Logistics, Engineering & Manufacture, Leatherwork, Business, Finance, Management, Hospitality, Travel & Retail, Funeral
Contact Details
Application Process
Applications can be made via the apprenticeship website or get in touch with us direct ptprecruits@ptp-training.co.uk or 01922 651100
Protocol
Offering: Business Admin, Customer Service, IT, Warehousing, Digital Marketing, HR, Assessor Coach, Team Leader and Management.
Contact Details
Referral Situation
Referrals can either attend a screening or be interviewed separately anytime between 9am and 4pm Monday to Friday. Contact Mary Baxter and Mel Judd on 0121 236 2634 or via email to mbaxter@protocolgroup.co.uk to arrange a referral. Or visit our website at http://www.protocolgroup.org.uk/
Application Process
Application made followed by a telephone screening, request CV and then arrange a face-to-face interview or virtual via Teams, Protocol screenings offered every Tuesday and Thursday am & pm
Reflections
Offering: Hairdressing, Barbering
Contact Details
james.masterman@reflectionstraining.co.uk 0121 6432147
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment monthly intake
Application Process
Applications can be made via www.reflectionstraining.co.uk/apply or Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Skills Training UK
Offering: Traineeships: Business Administration and Customer Service. Study Programmes: Business Enterprise and Customer Service (closing at the end of November)
Contact Details
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
Referrals can be sent via email (with young person’s personal information attached in a password protected document) with password sent in a following email, or via telephone with either the young person present or not. In order to process a referral, we will require the basic information of the young person including: Full name Date of Birth, Postcode
Telephone number. The young person will then receive an initial telephone information session, during which we will confirm eligibility and provide IAG and work with the young person to determine the best and most appropriate programme pathway to meet their needs.
Sport4life
Offering: Functional Skills qualifications, Employability Mentoring & Sports Leadership opportunities
Contact Details
Joe Rose Joe.Rose@sport4life.org.uk
Referral Situation
Ongoing recruitment
Application Process
– application process email Joe Rose Joe.Rose@sport4life.org.uk
Street League
Offering: Sports and Dance related fitness programs/courses, also offer live work experience in a range of Vocational settings including Warehousing, Retail, application support with all industry job applications, Functional Skills Level 1 and 2, OCN Level 1 Progression and Sports Level1 qualification.
Contact Details
Sabina Yesmin: 07711497379 sabina.yesmin@streetleague.co.uk
Referral Situation
Currently recruiting
Application Process
All general enquiries in the first instance should be made via the Sabina Yesmin on 07711497379 or email sabina.yesmin@streetleague.co.uk. This can be the young person themselves or their key intervention worker. Text messaging, WhatsApp or through the main Street League website on www.streetleague.co.uk, or info@streetleague.co.uk or social media handles: Twitter: SL_Birmingham, Facebook: Birmingham Street League or Instagram: birminghamstreetleague.
Swift (Leaping Man Learning)
Offering: Childcare, Digital Marketing
Contact Details
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment every 5 weeks
Application Process
CV and application form prior to phone call – contact je@swiftcc.co.uk – 0121 594 0610
TDM
Offering: IT related Apprenticeships L3 and above
Contact Details
David.tomkins@tdm.co.uk – 0330 120 0695
Referral Situation
ongoing recruitment
Application Process
Apply for specific roles via TDM Website, NAS or Indeed with submission of CV or application form, Applicants invited to Applicant Day – which is done online – via video conferencing tool where Assessments are taken in relation to;
- English & Maths
- Occupational Programme assessment
- Occupational Skill Scans
- Interview preparation.
On outcome of applicant day, if the candidate has a skill level lower than what employers are looking for, CIAG is provided. Contact corey.mcintyre@tdm.co.uk – 07415 528 443