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Staffordshire's "Most Inspirational Educator" |
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About the Start Up Citywide Programme
So, what is it about the Start Up Citywide service which has attracted over 4000 parents to become members and given hundreds the confidence and skills which have helped them to secure meaningful, enjoyable and sustainable jobs?
It is probably our committed team of professional, caring support workers (Coaches), the wide choice of courses available, a personalised service which is close to you and free childcare and transport to remove those little things that get in the way. But most importantly, it is because of committed parents just like you who have wanted to make things different .
Start Up Citywide will give you the confidence and skills to find a rewarding job. Come to us with commitment and desire to make things different and leave the rest to us.
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How does it work?
From the outset, you will be paired with a fully qualified coach who will support you on a one-to-one basis to help you make the right decisions about training and work. From the beginning, Start Up Citywide will offer a range of courses, supported by childcare and transport, and you will soon build up a raft of qualifications offered at a pace to suit you.
These nationally recognised qualifications are delivered in areas where there are real job opportunities at the end and by linking with North Staffordshire's JET service you will be supported to access employment opportunities which will fit with your needs.
Local to you
Our coaches (support workers) are local to you, and work from Children's Centres across the city so they are never far away and lots of the activity will be available in friendly, welcoming venues which are nearby. Best of all, all of the services are offered free!
So, make that decision and come and join us at Start Up Citywide - North Staffordshire's "Most Inspirational Educator" (LearnMore Awards). Visit Your Support Workers for contact details.
Latest News From Start Up Citywide
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19-Jul-10 Start Up parent Charlotte Goodwin takes away a prestigious award
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Start Up Citywide parent crowned 'Outstanding Learner of the Year' Charlotte Goodwin, a member of the Start Up Citywide programme, has won a coveted award at LearnDirect's West Midlands Regional Celebration. Nominated by Start Up Citywide partners at Mitchell Business and Enterprise College, who offer LearnDirect provision from their Community Learning Centre, Charlotte won the accolade of 'Outstanding Learner of the Year', beating off competition from 150 other contenders. Congratulations to Charlotte and also her Start Up Citywide Support Worker, Sonia Barlow and the Mitchell team for their support throughout. Fingers crossed as Charlotte moves to the national finals in London!
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17-May-10 Stealing the Show: North Staffs YMCA's Start Up Citywide programme recognised at LearnMore Awards
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Start Up Citywide wins prestigious awards, parents honoured At last night's LearnMore Awards, the glitzy event celebrating North Staffordshire's talents, the YMCA's Start Up Citywide programme stole the spotlight winning the Award for Most Inspirational Educator. The programme was also a finalist in the Award as Most Active in the Community, in recognition of the hard work and dedication support coaches have shown across the city. Indeed, Viv Baskeyfield, Support Coach in Meir, was commended in the Community Champion for "unleasing potential" of those she works with. The hard work of parents on the programme was collectively recognised with Charlotte Goodwin from Blurton recognised in the Learner of the Year award having grasped the opportunities available to her. For the latest Start Up Citywide news, courses and events join us on Facebook join us on Facebook. |
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John Denham, MP, Secretary of State for Communities & Local Government, praised the work of North Staffs YMCA |
John Denham praises Start Up Citywide in the House of Commons On 9 March 2010, John Denham MP praised the work of North Staffs YMCA's Start Up Citywide programme in working with JET and its partners to support long term unemployed back in to work. Joan Walley, MP for Stoke North, thanked the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government for the Working Neighbourhoods Fund, and outlined the work Start Up Citywide and partners were doing upskilling and supporting people back to work. John Denham stated the work of Start Up Citywide was "key to success". Watch the exchange on YM:TV here. |
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Start Up Citywide, funded through Working Neighbourhoods Fund, is part of the JET service. Click on the JET logo for more information |
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Find us at the following Children's Centres in Stoke-on-Trent: Westfield Children's Centre, Longton : Blurton Children's Centre : Crescent Children's Centre, Meir : Hope Children's Centre, Hanley : Stoke North Children's Centre, Chell : Treehouse Children's Centre, Bentilee : Kingsland Children's Centre, Abbey Hulton/Bucknall : Middleport Community Hub/Burslem Port Vale
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