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Key details

Course area
Employability
Course type
Part-time Further Education course
Course level
Other
Date/times

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 interest

Course 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  • Withdrawn from other courses or exhausted your options?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.