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CONTACT US Skills and Training are based at the recently refurbished Tir Morfa Centre. A modern, friendly environment which is also home to Adult Learning in the Community, Youth Service and CFW+. Visit the Centre Home of Skills and Training E-MAIL US stu@npt.gov.uk Contact Number 01639 868306 OFFICE HOURS We are open Monday - Friday Weekly, closed on bank holidays and during the Christmas period. 8.30 am - 5 pm ADDRESS Tir Morfa Centre Marine Drive, Sandfields Port Talbot, SA12 7NN You Can Also Contact Us by Form First Name Email Last Name Phone Message Submit Thanks for submitting!

Invest in yourself Skills and Training can help and support you on your journey. About Skills & Training Skills and Training are a well-established department within Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council working as part of local authority government to support the local and wider community, by providing high quality training, qualifications and employment opportunities. Skills and Training are continually building and developing a portfolio of courses, qualifications and programmes of learning for all ages. Skills and Training are a provider of Welsh Government funded programmes such as the Jobs Growth Wales Plus and Apprenticeship programmes, as well as offering curriculum solutions to schools and commercial/bespoke training solutions to business. Jobs Growth Wales+ Develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and earn up to £60 a week! ​ Job Growth Wales+ is a learning programme that gives you the skills and experience needed to secure employment or to progress into an Apprenticeship or further learning in the future. Whilst on programme you’ll receive comprehensive support to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and maintain your health and wellbeing. Jobs Growth Wales+ Apprenticeship & Volunteering If you want to get your career going, an Apprenticeship is a great place to start, Volunteering is also available to gain the much needed experience, or try a employment route to help with your employment goals. ​ An Apprenticeship is a work based learning programme that helps you to develop professional skills and gain a nationally recognised level 2-5 qualification, while earning a salary – making it an excellent career choice. Click for more Info Ria via Facebook Some of the best people I have ever worked and trained with for over 10 years. Wouldn't recommend anywhere else!

Job Growth Wales + Develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and earn up to £60 a week! Job Growth Wales+ is a learning programme that gives you the skills and experience needed to secure employment or to progress into an Apprenticeship or further learning in the future. Whilst on programme you’ll receive comprehensive support to develop your skills, increase your knowledge and maintain your health and wellbeing. ​ Jobs Growth Wales+ have three different strands to make sure that you get the support you need to progress: ​ Engagement ​ On this strand we will identify and address any learning barrier(s) that may prevent you from participating in further learning or moving into employment. Along with centre-based learning, you will be provided with a work taster with a local employer, this aims to confirm your occupational focus. You will be provided with the breadth and flexibility of skills you need to progress at the earliest opportunity, along with 1-2-1 support. Your support will be personalised to you and tailored to your needs and will be to match whatever work sector you are interested in. Attendance is aimed at up to 30 hours per week. You can earn up to £60 per week on this strand. ​ Advancement ​ This strand is for you if you have a specific job or career route in mind, this is where Jobs Growth Wales+ can help you make this a reality. We will work with you on your individual learning plan with specific activities to strengthen your skills, allow you to learn about a subject, and gain experience with local employers. You’ll get paid a weekly training allowance while you learn and work towards a recognised qualification. Attendance is aimed at 16-40 hours per week and you can earn up to £60 per week on this strand. ​ Employment ​ If you know what job you want, you’re looking, and ready to start working, Jobs Growth Wales+ can help you get a job within 10 weeks. We will find you job opportunities with local employers, you will be able to have a work trial and you’ll become part of a company and receive a wage. This strand provides a wage subsidy for a paid and sustainable job opportunity. Attendance is aimed at 16-40 hours per week. ​ You can earn up to £60 per week until you are employed then guaranteed to receive national minimum wage. Eligibility ​ Job Growth Wales+ is for those aged 16-19 who are not in full-time education, employment, or training. We deliver Job Growth Wales+ in Neath and Port Talbot. The programme is open to join all year round, so if you’re interested in hearing more or would like to start your enrolment, please send us a message.. ​ Ready to work We have full-time and part-time opportunities available within the local Authority suitable for all. If you’re ready to start working, i interested in our vacancies, click the button below! NPTCC Job Vacancies

About Us Finding inspiration in every turn Skills and Training are a well-established department within Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council working as part of local authority government to support the local and wider community, by providing high quality training, qualifications and employment opportunities. Skills and Training are continually building and developing a portfolio of courses, qualifications and programmes of learning for all ages. Skills and Training are a provider of Welsh Government funded programmes such as the Jobs Growth Wales Plus and Apprenticeship programmes, as well as offering curriculum solutions to schools and commercial/bespoke training solutions to business. Vision & Values Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible Work Hard Have Fun

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Our Partners Skills and Training work in partnership with a range of public, private and third sector organisations. ​ We have extensive experience of working across sectors and base our success on our ability over many years to forge strong working relationships with a number of partners. We are an integral part of Neath Port Talbot Council and work hand in hand with a range of par tners, including other training providers within our supply chain, governing bodies, community organisations, local authorities, employers, schools and public services. ​ These combined partnerships contribute to providing the best possible support for our customers. Current Partners we work with Below are a list of partners and links to their websites Skills Academy Wales Skills Academy Wales is a leading provider of Work-Based Learning in Wales through a partnership of 15 providers, which includes Skills & Training. Skills Academy Wales offers high-quality learning and a flexible provision to match the individual skills needs of young people, the unemployed and existing employees. Building strong and effective partnerships with employers allows Skills Academy Wales to support the development of business solutions. For more information on Skills Academy Wales – click HERE (insert link to SAW website) Skills Academy Wales B-wbl B-wbl are a consortia of Training Providers and Colleges, who are contracted with the Welsh Government to deliver work based learning programmes in Wales. ​ For more information on CLICK HERE

Our Partners Skills and Training work in partnership with a range of public, private and third sector organisations. ​ We have extensive experience of working across sectors and base our success on our ability over many years to forge strong working relationships with a number of partners. We are an integral part of Neath Port Talbot Council and work hand in hand with a range of par tners, including other training providers within our supply chain, governing bodies, community organisations, local authorities, employers, schools and public services. ​ These combined partnerships contribute to providing the best possible support for our customers. Current Partners we work with Below are a list of partners and links to their websites Skills Academy Wales Skills Academy Wales is a leading provider of Work-Based Learning in Wales through a partnership of 15 providers, which includes Skills & Training. Skills Academy Wales offers high-quality learning and a flexible provision to match the individual skills needs of young people, the unemployed and existing employees. Building strong and effective partnerships with employers allows Skills Academy Wales to support the development of business solutions. For more information on Skills Academy Wales – click HERE (insert link to SAW website) Skills Academy Wales B-wbl B-wbl are a consortia of Training Providers and Colleges, who are contracted with the Welsh Government to deliver work based learning programmes in Wales. ​ For more information on CLICK HERE