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Education and Learning

We know school is normally a great opportunity to learn and have fun with your friends but sometimes things don’t go to plan. The Foyer Futures team can work with you to help build the future you want. If you are a young person interested in going back to school, college, or work, we can support you.

Learning and education doesn’t need to end when you leave school. You can take up learning and work towards qualifications later in life as well. Our Communities team can support you and offer guidance, depending what you want to learn, including City and Guilds modules.

See below for more detailed information about learning opportunities we offer.

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    Guiding Young People's Futures

    Foyer Futures will support you with your education goals, whether it is going back to school or exploring college courses.

    What is it?
    An opportunity to work one-to-one with a development coach from our Foyer Futures team, to discover your goals and to re-engage with education.

    When is it?
    Once per week, when it is suitable to you and your coach.

    What will I gain from it?
    Engaging with Foyer Futures will increase your confidence, develop your learning skills and overall help you move your life in the direction you want.

    Who can apply?
    14–24-year-olds looking to engage with education, learning, training, and employment.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen City and Shire. You decide together with your coach where you want to meet.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

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    Employability Courses

    The Foyer’s Employability team offer training courses in many different sectors.

    What is it?
    1-to-1 Employability support: CV writing, interview skills and training courses to gain employment in a broad choice of sectors.

    When is it?
    We are actively taking on new clients and courses take place all year round.

    What will I gain from it?
    Improving your confidence and self-belief, gain accredited qualifications, certificates and sector based skills.

    CV writing, job search and interview skills.

    Support as you progress into employment.

    Who can apply?
    Different training courses have varying eligibility criteria. Contact us to find out what opportunities are available in your area and desired work sector.

    Where is it?
    Our Employability team in Aberdeen is based in our Marywell Centre and our office in Peterhead is on Kirk Street.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

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    Support in the Community

    The Communities team can guide you with City and Guilds and other accredited learning opportunities and training courses.

    What is it?
    One-to-one support and course opportunities delivered from our Marywell Centre and in the Community.

    When is it?
    Courses run all year round.

    What will I gain from it?
    One-to-one support is tailored for your needs and aspirations. You have the opportunity to complete City and Guilds modules but also improve your confidence and feel more connected to your community.

    Who can apply?
    Aberdeen residents of any ages.

    Where is it?
    In Aberdeen at our Marywell Centre and in other locations across the Community.

    How to apply:
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

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    REACH Programme

    The REACH Programme offers its participants with accredited learning while working as a part of a team.

    What is it?
    A 12-week learning and employability programme,

    When is it?
    Monday - Thursday 9.30am - 3pm

    What will I gain from this programme?
    You’ll develop your confidence, obtain nationally recognised qualifications, reconnect with your community, meet new people and learns skills. If you need IT equipment, we can help, along with childcare if required.

    Who can apply?
    Anyone aged 16 and over who is unemployed and in stable recovery from health and wellbeing challenges whether physical, mental or dependency related.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen, Peterhead, Banff & Fraserburgh.

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next REACH Programme is being run!

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    King's Trust Team Programme

    On the King’s Trust Programme you will complete accredited learning and learn new skills while working on your Community Project as part of a team.

    What is it?
    A 12-week personal development programme

    When is it?
    Monday - Friday 9.30am - 2.30pm

    What will I gain from it?
    You’ll obtain nationally recognised qualifications, meet new people, build new skills and confidence, and develop on team-working by taking part in community projects. You’ll go on a week away on Residential taking part in adventurous activities, and participate in meaningful work experience.

    Who can apply?
    Anyone between the age of 16-25 who is not in education or employment.

    Where is it?
    We run the King’s Trust Team Programme in Aberdeen and Peterhead.

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next Team Programme is being run!

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    Foyer Families Programme

    Foyer Families Programme is full of learning, including learning about your child’s development.

    What is it?
    A 16-week learning and employability programme.

    When is it?
    Tues-Thurs 9.30am - 2.30pm

    What will I gain from it?
    You’ll obtain nationally recognised qualifications, while learning how to further support your child’s learning and play. You’ll develop personal confidence and have a fun and meaningful team experience, while planning the next steps in your future.

    Who can apply?
    Parents and carers in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen, who have at least one child under 12.

    Where is it?
    Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with an online course also available. (Online course admissions require certain criteria, please contact us to discuss)

    How to apply
    For more information you can email: info@aberdeenfoyer.com
    or sign up using our form: Fill in our form

    Keep up to date on our Facebook page to find out when the next Families Course is being run!