Courses for young people aged 14-19

Do you want to create the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge to help you find your dream job? 

We provide courses that are available to all young people between the ages of 14-19 that aim to help build resilience and knowledge so that you can confidently explore different vocations and start your journey on a pathway that reflects your ambition.  

With programmes lasting between 6-52 weeks, learners aged 16 to18 can access our study programme in which young people work towards qualifications up to level 2 in Maths, English and Employability. The course also offers the chance of a work placement in a chosen vocational area.  

Those aged between 14 and 16 can access our alternative educational pathway. Our alternative education offer provides support in core subjects: Maths, English and employability as well as offering wider pastoral support. The alternative education programme is run in partnership with the school with the aim of supporting young people back into education. 

All young people attending our programmes will benefit from access to careers guidance, one-to-one support as well as a range of employment and pastoral enrichment activities.   

We specialise in supporting young people who have found formal education difficult, or who have difficult or challenging lives and haven't yet had the chance to shine. 

If you want to find out more call our Curriculum Support team on 0191 433 8738, or email the team: learningskills@gateshead.gov.uk