What is Jobs Growth Wales+?
Jobs Growth Wales+ (JGW+) is a fantastic training and development programme for 16–19 year olds, who need the skills, qualifications, and experience to progress onto an Apprenticeship, set up your own business or land your dream job.
You will receive employability training and all the support you need to fast forward to the next stage of your life – all while being paid!
A daily meal allowance of £3.90 is now available for all JGW+ learners attending Centre or Work Placement.
Allowances are not Means Tested so all our JGW+ learners are entitled to the allowance regardless of household income.
Jobs Growth Wales+ is divided into three strands of support. Our tutors will help decide which level is right for you. We’ll then develop a learning plan tailored to your individual needs, to ensure you get any support you require.
JGW+ Engagement
Not sure what career path to follow?
This strand of Jobs Growth Wales+ will help you decide what to do next. It’s also a good place to start if you need more support to help you take part in employment and education.
It gives you the opportunity to have a taste of jobs you might be interested in before you commit to a course or apprenticeship. It will also help you get ready for and move into the world of work.
JGW+ Advancement
Need Extra qualifications or extra support?
If you have a particular job or career path in mind, this strand of Jobs Growth Wales+ will help you turn this into a reality.
You can gain new skills in your chosen subject, and qualifications to help you progress to a higher level.
You’ll also gain work experience with local employers. You might even get a real job interview at the end of your work experience – and the support you receive through Jobs Growth Wales+ will help you to make a good impression.
JGW+ Employment
Want help getting into work?
The JGW+ Employment Strand provides a wage subsidy for a paid and sustainable job opportunity and is for JGW+ Programme eligible young people who are assessed as:
- Being occupationally focused
- Job ready
The 10 week period focuses on work related preparation, during this time you will receive £70 per week for 30 hours attendance.
We will provide the support needed to address any barrier/s identified as preventing you from progressing into employment including an Apprenticeship.
Any support and work related preparation including essential skills which has been identified in the young person’s ILP, as may be needed to progress the young person into sustainable employment, including an Apprenticeship, at the earliest opportunity.
Following the 10 week period, your employer can access a wage subsidy at 50% of the national minimum wage for the young person’s age for 6 months.
Jobs Growth Wales Plus The important bits!
JGW+ Engagement
Training allowance up to £60 for 30 hours attendance
- Center-based learning opportunities
- Short work trials with a range of employers
- Trips and experiences
- Community projects
- Voluntary work
- Wellbeing-focused activities
- Guest speakers
- £3.90 daily meal allowance
JGW+ Advancement
Training allowance up to £70 for 30 hours attendance
- Center-based learning opportunities
- Short work trials with a range of employers
- Trips and experiences
- Community projects
- Voluntary work
- Wellbeing-focused activities
- Guest speakers
- £3.90 daily meal allowance
JGW+ Employment
Training allowance up to £70 for 30 hours attendance
- A 10 week period focussing on work related preparation
- Employability and work-related preparation
- Interview technique training
- Essential skills qualifications
- A variety of relevant enrichment opportunities
- £3.90 daily meal allowance
Sign up for Jobs Growth Wales+
Apply now or contact us and let's talk about your goals and if Jobs Growth Wales+ is right for you, we’ll get you on to the programme.
Common JGW+ Questions
obs Growth Wales+ is a training and development programme for 16-19 year olds that gives you the skills, qualifications and experience you need to get a job or further training.It’s a very flexible programme which is designed around you. So, Jobs Growth Wales+ is a good option whether you want just a little help or more support.Jobs Growth Wales+ is a Welsh Government programme included in the Young Person’s Guarantee. It is part-funded by the European Social Fund.
With Jobs Growth Wales+ you can:
- Try out jobs you might be interested in through work trials and placements
- Get paid with weekly training allowances whilst learning and a real wage when employed
- Receive ongoing advice, guidance, and one-to-one coaching to help you achieve your goals
- Build your confidence as you grow your skills and experience
- Train and gain recognised qualifications to boost your career options
- Get a foot in the door and access to jobs with local employers
Jobs Growth wales+ is open to you if your 16-19 years old, living in Wales and are not in full time education, employment or training.
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