Key details
- Course area
- Employability
- Student types
- 16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
- Course type
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Part-time Further Education course
- Course level
- Other
- Date/times
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Various start dates with courses running for 12 weeks.
- Location
- Castle Meadow Castle Meadow Campus, Block C Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AB
Register your interest in the Youth Guarantee Programme below.
Register your interestCourse introduction
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re aged 16–21 and looking to boost your confidence, explore career options, or prepare for what’s next, this programme is for you.
Why apply?
- Limited or no progression options in mainstream college?
- Prefer something different from a full academic year?
- Withdrawn from other courses or exhausted your options?
If any of these sound like you, Next Gen is the perfect fit.
What you’ll get
Our 12-week personal development programme gives you the chance to:
- Gain new skills through the Youth Guarantee
- Earn a recognised qualification
- Meet new people and build your network
What you’ll do
- Lead a community project that makes a real difference
- Take part in team-building activities
- Access volunteering opportunities and career support
- Improve your English and maths
- Build confidence with CV and interview skills
Extra support
As part of the Youth Guarantee, you’ll also benefit from:
- Guidance from Futures
- Wellbeing support
- And much more…
Ready to start your journey? Register your interest today!

Course information
12 weeks
- Youth Guarantee completion
- The King’s Trust Award and Certificate in Employment, Teamwork and Community (ETC) Level 1
- No formal qualifications needed
- You must be aged 16–21 and not in education, employment, or training
- You must be willing to build a portfolio of work
There are no exams, just a portfolio showcasing your progress.
You could progress onto further training and employment opportunities.