All Learning, Skills and Employment

The main purpose of the Neighbourhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC) fund is to reach disadvantaged communities and individuals, to enable them to participate in learning and to progress towards further learning and/or sustainable employment.

Could your Organisation offer a student Social Worker the opportunity of a valuable placement?

Do you provide any training that would be considered as CPD for Social Workers?

Are you interested in taking part in a pilot which will shape future Social Work training and integrate the VCSE sector at a critical time in terms of Health and Social Devolution?

At The University of Manchester, Year 2 Psychology students have the option to undertake 30-hours of work experience. Many of the students work for local voluntary and community groups doing activities such as working with clients who are homeless, unemployed, in mental health setting etc. helping setup social media channels, designing advertising material etc.

The Manchester Work and Skills Board have developed a strategy on how they should develop the skills, jobs, training and qualifications that Manchester’s businesses and residents need to succeed and prosper in the years up to 2020.

The Board have worked together with employers, businesses, trainers and educators on what priorities should be that is detailed in the Manchester Work and Skills Strategy.

The Board would like your views on whether the suggested objectives and priorities will deliver the right outcomes for Manchester's businesses and residents.