Aspire, in partnership with Northampton College, is a programme designed to support young individuals with the key skills and qualifications they need to create a positive pathway.
The Aspire programme is ideal for young people, aged 16-19, who are looking to gain their City & Guilds Level 1 and 2 Award in Employability Skills, whilst gaining their Maths and English GCSE's at Northampton College.
The course covers a variety of units from personal confidence, career planning, managing yourself, understanding crime and it's effects, and drug and alcohol awareness. Units will be taught onsite at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens, through interactive sessions, group work, practical and theory lessons.
Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in a range of enrichment and work experience opportunities from painting and decorating and barista training, earning additional qualifications to improve employability.
The Foundation welcomes a number of partners and guests speakers, throughout the year, to deliver motivating workshops covering goal setting and local businesses who create awareness of the many sectors and opportunities available.
All participants will be based at both the Foundation at cinch Stadium at Franklin's Gardens and the College’s Lower Mounts campus during their time on the programme.
Why choose the Aspire programme?
- Warm and welcoming environment
- Small group sizes
- Earn qualifications to boost employability
- Work experience opportunities
- Enrichment activities
- Boosts confidence and self esteem
- Understanding roles and responsibilities in employment
- Leave with a CV and cover letter ready for your next steps
For more information, please contact [email protected]
“I was about to give up with education as my grades were bad and there was not really any courses for me, with the help of the Foundation and Northampton College things are much more positive.”
Young person on Aspire programme
