Worcestershire County Council’s Young Adult Learning programme opens its doors for September

Young Adult Learning Worcestershire (YAL Worcs) provide inclusive and flexible learning opportunities for 16–19-year-olds, and those aged up to 24 with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

YAL Worcs is designed for people seeking an alternative to mainstream college or sixth form routes that want to achieve and succeed in a more informal and supportive environment. YAL Worcs are now taking applications for their September-start options and are encouraging those interested to get in touch before exam season finishes in June.

Operating from two locations, Warndon in Worcester and Church Hill in Redditch, YAL Worcs deliver a range of personalised study programmes, traineeships, and supported internships that are designed to help learners gain confidence, qualifications, and experience that prepare them for further education or employment.

Both centres provide a calm and friendly atmosphere, with smaller class sizes and a focus on tailored support.

Kelly Champion, Manager of the Young Adult Worcestershire programme for Worcestershire County Council, said: “This September we’re offering an inclusive alternative for those learners who feel like a big college setting isn’t quite right for them. After high school we offer a fresh start for learners who are ready to focus, to achieve, and want to succeed, with an emphasis on wellbeing and offering a curriculum that works for them. We offer more flexible learning to offer our young adults more control over what, when and how they learn. This personalised approach is exactly what some learners need to stay motivated and make progress towards their goals. At Young Adult Learning Worcestershire, we like to say we’re not college, we’re not sixth form, we’re just the right fit! I encourage anyone interested in Young Adult Learning Worcestershire to get in touch and find out more about our study options and how we can support their young learner.”

YAL Worcs study programmes are classroom-based and designed around an individual learner’s previous qualifications and goals.

Traineeships combine education with extended work experience placements to support those aiming to move into apprenticeships or jobs. YAL Worcs also offer 12-month Supported Internships for young people with an EHCP who are ready to take a step into the workplace with some additional support.

These internships, delivered in partnership with the NHS, include job-based learning at Worcestershire Royal Hospital and Redditch’s Alexandra Hospital and provide experience across several departments, leading to a guaranteed interview upon completion.

To find out more about Young Adult Learning Worcestershire visit the Young Adult Learning website, email [email protected] or call 01905 728537.