Useful information
Ages
19 or over
Delivery Method
Blended
Course Length
The Sector Based Work Academy lasts up to 6 weeks and gives you training and work experience in a particular job type. At the end, you’ll get either a job interview or help with the employer’s application process.
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Course Overview
Sector Based Work Academy Programme (SWAPs) is an opportunity to learn new skills and get the experience of working in a particular industry, for example, care, construction, or warehouse work.
The programme is designed to help job seekers, who are claiming either Universal Credit, Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), to build confidence, improve job prospects and enhance CVs.
SWAPs last up to six weeks, and consist of three parts:
- pre-employment training – a short module of vocational training run by a local college or training provider,
- work experience with an employer in the industry, where you can learn new skills on the job,
- at the end of the programme, either a job interview with an employer in the sector or if an interview cannot be offered, help with the application process.
Participants will continue to receive benefits whilst taking part in a SWAP, and if you need to travel to the employer’s place of work or to where the training is held, you may be able to receive help covering the cost of public transport or appropriate childcare.
The programme is designed to help improve job prospects and help employers fill jobs, as each SWAP is linked to one or more genuine job vacancies. While you’re not guaranteed to get a job from completing a SWAP, it does help you to improve your chances of gaining employment in that sector.
You can find out more information, including eligibility and requirements on the gov.uk website.
If you are claiming Universal Credit, JSA or ESA, live in England and are looking for work, then a SWAP could be a great way to find a new job.
SWAPs are available in many different industries, from construction, warehouse and logistics to the public sector, hospitality and social care.
If you are interested in taking part in a SWAP, you will need to talk to one of the LLCs Recruitment advisors, who will discuss with you the kind of opportunities available in your local area and if a SWAP is right for you.
LLC has delivered many of these programmes in partnership with a wide range of employers who have live vacancies such as:
- Blue Sky Care
- Harvey and Brockless
- Café Nero
Learners on these programmes will automatically be referred for a job interview with the relevant employer on completion of the course.
If you are interested in applying, please complete the following form and we will be in contact to support you with your application.
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Who is this course for?
If you are claiming Universal Credit, JSA or ESA, live in England and are looking for work, then a SWAP could be a great way to find a new job.
Sector Based Work Academies are available in England and Scotland. They are designed to help people who are ready to start work, but who may need to learn the skills and behaviours that employers in particular industries look for in new employees.
A Sector Based Work Academy is designed to help you build confidence in a way that improves your job prospects and that will add to your CV.
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Course Benefits
You may have to travel to the employer’s place of work or to where the training is held. You can get help for the cost of your journey by public transport and any appropriate childcare costs. Discuss this with your work coach who will be able to tell you if you qualify for help with costs and how you apply.
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Entry Requirements
GLA Eligibility criteria:
Funding is only available for learners aged 19 or over, unemployed, and must be living in the UK for a minimum of 1 year unless they have refugee status (special exemptions for Ukrainian and Afghani learners).
South Thames Eligibility Criteria:
Funding is available for learners aged 19 or over, employed not earning over £23,300 per annum, and must be living in the UK for a minimum of 1 year unless they have refugee status (special exemptions for Ukrainian and Afghani learners).
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Price and Funding
Free. Eligibility Criteria:
- Must be under benefits (claiming Universal Credit, JSA or ESA)
- Live in England
- Must be unemployed and looking for work
GLA Eligibility criteria:
Funding is only available for learners aged 19 or over, unemployed, and must be living in the UK for a minimum of 1 year unless they have refugee status (special exemptions for Ukrainian and Afghani learners).
South Thames Eligibility Criteria:
Funding is available for learners aged 19 or over, employed not earning over £23,300 per annum, and must be living in the UK for a minimum of 1 year unless they have refugee status (special exemptions for Ukrainian and Afghani learners).
You will be advised regarding your funding eligibility by an LLC Recruitment Advisor.
