Foundation Learning and Entry to Employment (e2e)
e2e is an individually designed training programme for young people who are:
- 16 – 18 years old
- Not in education, employment or training
- Looking to gain qualifications and new skills (if you do not already hold a level 2 qualification)
e2e aims to support young people to progress into employment, college, or an apprenticeship. We will give you the skills and confidence to achieve your goals. Attendance will vary from 16 to 30 hours a week but this will depend on your learning ability, future goals, as well as your individual needs. The programme lasts an average of 22 weeks but you can progress earlier if you are ready, similarly if you need more time then your programme will continue.
During your time on e2e you’ll be able to access support in three areas:
- Basic and Key Skills
- Personal and Social Development
- Vocational Development
When you start e2e you will be eligible to apply for £30 Education Maintenance Allowance per week, and you can also achieve attendance and performance bonuses throughout the course providing you attend your timetabled sessions. You will also get a free bus pass every week – which can be used at the weekends too!
If you would like any more information on e2e you can look at our entry on Leeds Pathways or if you would like to talk to someone directly then please call 0113 208 9000 and ask to speak to Becky, Vikki or Tom.
e2e in Leeds
Your first week on e2e will be spent at our city centre office (Coverdale House - Map available to download on the 'e2e Partners' box to the right of this text) to complete your induction. During this week you will get to discuss your career goals with a trainer and we will help you decide which of our 13 providers would be most suitable for you.
We have a wide range of vocational areas for you to choose from including:
- Mechanics
- Construction / CSCS Card
- Business Administration
- Warehousing and Distribution
- Retail / Customer Service
- Hairdressing
- Army Preparation
- Animal Care
- Landscape Gardening
- Childcare
- Football / Sports Coaching
e2e Partners in Leeds
igen works with a number of training providers in Leeds which allows us to provide more variety in the options available to learners and also to provide training in specialist areas.
Every e2e training provider offers the generic e2e programme based on the three core strands
- Basic and Key Skills
- Personal and Social Development
- Vocational Experience
Each provider will deliver these core strands as well as offering training in specialist areas.
All learners start their training with an induction based at Future Pathways in Leeds. Following the induction learners will decide the direction they will take and they will be placed with one of our 13 providers.
