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Environmental Task Force (ETF)

For Project / Placement Providers

The Environmental Task Force is an integral part of New Deal for young people. It is a programme that aims to assist young people into work. Aimed at 18 - 24 year olds who have been unemployed for six months or more, the programme will  improve employability by offering young people the opportunity to gain valuable experience of a working situation, including training, with the chance to play a part in improving the environment in which they work and live.

Tydfil Training are very keen to inspire more of the unemployed to get involved in the Environmental Task Force. We work extensively with local  organisations who have specific interest in environmental issues and have projects which contribute to conservation within the community.

These projects will offer opportunities for young people to be involved in local communities by regenerating local buildings, working within commercial organisations who show responsibilities to the environment  as well as projects which contribute to the reclamation.

By providing opportunities for these young people you too can play a part in the future of your communities economy and environment

Gateway to Work (GtW)

Customer Guide

Tydfil Training. A two-week course in personal and job seeking skills, which forms part of the Gateway period.

Maintaining an “in work” atmosphere helps you the customer improve your communication, team working and problem solving skills. Focusing on the importance of presentation, punctuality, timekeeping and management in order to find and keep work, it also offers advice and guidance with job applications, CV writing, maintaining a good CV and those essential interview skills.

To be eligible for this 2 week programme you will be between 18 and 24 years, claiming JSA for 6 months and still in New Deal 4 weeks after entering the Gateway.

The overall aim of Gateway to Work is to provide you  with the qualities, attitudes and disciplines which employers require.

All our customers are provided job search advice and guidance with job search resources to enable them to apply for suitable employment.      

Joining Tydfil Training on a Voluntary Sector Option will not only provide you with real work experience and knowledge, but enables you to achieve far more.

As a customer participating on the VS Option you will be providing invaluable help to others as well.

These programmes have been carefully created to develop work skills, ultimately, progression to employment!

In addition to a voluntary sector work placement, training can be included to enhance your skills and employability. Job search development with our expert teams will be there for you, confidence and motivation building with personal effectiveness can be customised to meet your needs

The emphasis of FTET is on qualifications with quality work experience leading to employment.  Participants must pursue an accredited qualification,  which must complement the work experience placement.  There are however opportunities to undertake other accredited qualifications which appear on the National Qualifications Framework.  The FTET option lasts up to 13 weeks and while on the Option participants will receive Benefit-Based Training Allowance and a top up payment.