Work and Training Support from Livin Futures
We go above and beyond to help our tenants to get into work. There are many ways we can help you as a Livin tenant, from free training opportunities to matching you with local job vacancies and improving your job hunting skills.
Kickstart scheme
The government has introduced a new Kickstart scheme to fund the creation of high-quality jobs for people aged 16 to 24 at the highest risk of long-term unemployment. We are delighted to have received funding for 41 paid work placements for our tenants.
Skills Foundation
Are you out of work or looking to gain new skills? Our Skills Foundations can provide you with the skills to put you on a new career path. We currently have exciting opportunities available in care, transport and construction.
Local vacancies
We find all the local vacancies for you and we put them in one place giving you the chance to snap them up first.
Better skills. Better chances.
Working with Sunderland AFC’s official charity, Foundation of Light we offer the vital skills you need to get you back into work. Free courses and certificates are available in engineering, digital, health and safety, manual handling, dementia care, teaching and more. Courses can be tailored and changeable depending on your needs.
Online training and qualifications
Need help to study online? We can find a course and help you apply to develop your skills.
Volunteering and work experience
Giving your time can help you gain new skills and open doors.
Preparing to apply for work
We can help you with interview practice as well as preparing and reviewing your CV, giving you the best chance of standing out from the crowd.
Funding your work needs
You can apply for our ‘Work and Training Grant’ helping you to pay for the essentials needed to get into work.
Ways we're helping you
Find out more about all the different ways we're helping our customers get back into work or training.
Childcare provision
Going back to work after having children?
Livin Futures can help you with your work and training needs as well as support with gaining funding for childcare costs.
Our training opportunity of the month
Would you like to give something back to your community whilst gaining new skills and qualifications?
We can help you find fantastic opportunities volunteering in the community, where you will be gaining vital work-related experience helping charities, community venues and local businesses.
We can also help you with accessing qualifications such as; Mental Health Awareness, Customer Services, Team Leading, Counselling courses, Advice & Guidance and Equality & Diversity.
If you would like further information please get in touch with our friendly Livin Futures Advisors to start making a real difference.
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Supported by the European Social Fund programme 2014-2020