Training aimed at 16-18 year olds

Don’t want to stay on at school or college and don’t feel ready to go straight into work? If so, e2e could be for you.

e2e can include things like work experience, help with basic skills, outdoor activities, confidence-building – anything that will enable you to progress to an Apprenticeship, further learning or a job. It can also lead to an NVQ2. Your Connexions Personal Adviser can tell you more about it.

If you decide to join e2e, you will be able to talk about what you need; then, together with your PA, you’ll plan how to go forward. Your training will be agreed with the lead training provider, who will work with other organisations too, so that it can help to meet all your needs.

On e2e you are able to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) - which is means-tested. In addition, your expenses will be met in full. You'll also get bonuses for starting e2e and for positives outcomes such as completing your Individual Activity Plan, distance travelled or gaining a qualification.

Although e2e is not time-bound, it is based on the needs of each individual. You may need relatively short periods of time to prepare for entry to an Apprenticeship, employment, or further vocational learning opportunities. If you have more complex personal and social needs you may require much longer periods before you are ready to enter and sustain suitable training and employment.

Attendance will vary from 16 hours up to 40 hours a week but this will depend on your learning capacity, aspirations, needs and progression choices.

Don’t drift - go for e2e!