Our Skills for Work and Life courses are designed to help support people wanting to improve their basic skills for work and everyday living.
The range of courses includes pathways to employment, independent living and mainstream curriculum.
Learning support is given to all Skills for Work and Life students on a one-to-one basis, and some courses also offer classroom lessons and work placements.
There is a wide range of qualifications and levels available, but not all of them may be right for you. If you’re not sure what qualification type or level you should be searching for, take a look at our qualifications explained.
I’ve learnt about job applications including how to apply for jobs and prepare for an interview. It’s taught me about self-management and I’ve done lots of work experience. College is much better than school.
I really enjoy studying at Kirklees College, the course has taught me some great skills for life and I’ve really liked learning about growing our own vegetables and plants in the garden area at college. The tutors are really helpful and make learning fun and I’d recommend studying here to anyone.
Since joining Project Search, I have met lots of new people and learnt new skills. The project has helped to build my confidence using public transport by providing the travel training and support I needed to confidently travel to the hospital independently. I have learnt to communicate more effectively with others and hope to use my experience on the project to find a job and keep learning.
Project Search has given me experience in different areas of work to see what is most suited to me. I have improved my communication, physical and IT skills and enjoy talking to the patients at the hospital. I have learnt how to manage my time well and I hope to start an apprenticeship course after completing Project Search to help improve my job prospects.
