SWAPs (Sector-based Work Academy Programmes) and Life Academy

Here, at Bath College, we want to play a part in supporting the local community with employability skills, leading to better paid jobs, wellbeing, and flourishing lives.  
 
We currently have an exciting offer for Adult Learners. Our courses run within school hours, thus accommodating school drop-offs and pick-ups, thus making it also very popular amongst parents.
 
The Adult Community Learning run SWAPs (Sector-based Work Academy Programmes) and Life Academy.   
 
These courses are FREE of charge for eligible learners:   

• 19 years old and over,  
• unemployed or on low income (earnings lower than £19,305 if a resident of B&NES or £17,374 if outside of the area)  
• resident in the UK for the last 3 years (although exceptions apply)   

We offer SWAP courses in a variety of sectors, such as Customer Service, Admin and Construction, and might be able to expand our offer in the future depending on demand. These include an opportunity go get valuable qualifications, e.g., L1 Customer Service and CSCS Card for Construction learners. They will also benefit from work experience at one of our partner organisations. These are quite unique as the learners will have a guaranteed job interview (for a live job!) at the end of each course. Finally, the lessons themselves are very interesting and run by qualified and super friendly tutors.  
 
The Life Academy courses are designed to inspire, motivate, and support people with their career and personal journeys. We offer training in job hunting skills and interview techniques, employability skills lessons, and more. We also have inspiring speakers who share their stories on resilience and self-esteem. Finally, the attendees will set their life and professional goals with the support of our friendly tutors.  
  
The courses run repeatedly throughout the year.  
The best way to sign up is to email us or give us a call on 01225 328822 (Clive or Gosia).