YOUTH TRAINING COURSES
We offer a variety of courses aimed specifically towards young school leavers up to 18 years of age who are unsure of what it is they want to do. We work with each student to motivate and educate – to help them become a success. Our FREE COURSES aim to raise each students self-esteem, confidence and motivation so they realise they can achieve and learning is OK. We provide a safe, supportive environment to assist young people to gain attributes to take them to the next step in achieving employment, training or life specific skills. We have great success in assisting youth into part and full-time employment, or on to other training schemes once they have worked out where they want to be.
All courses include the teaching of life skills, unit standards, computing, team work, cooking, CV’s, Leaner’s Licence, Te Ao Maori and Adventure Based Learning.
Our courses enable trainees to start at any time, providing spaces are available (maximum of 12 students per class). Travel allowance is paid to those eligible.
Courses On Offer Are: Employ Me, Life, Tika Tonu, Sport
Employ Me
A fresh start for young people wishing to plan their future direction in the world of work. Many practical opportunities for developing knowledge and skills that employers want. A series of stepping stones towards employment within a supportive, small group environment
Life
Life course is for those who may be interested in progressing towards a trade. Learning a basic knowledge of carpentry, painting and plastering is the focus of this course to see if students want to take this option to get into further training or apprenticeships. This course aims to encourage students to participate in project based, team work activities, improve confidence and self-esteem and increase motivation.
Tika Tonu
The main aim of this course is to achieve NCEA Level 1 with the option of also gaining NCEA Level 2. Every student prepares an individual goals plan with input from the tutor, which is evaluated every three months and new goals set. In addition to English and Maths Units, students also select appropriate units covering life and employment skills, IT and cultural awareness. Both individual and group incentive award schemes are used including a “Big Day Out” for every 250 credits gained by the class. Many students progress from Tika Tonu to further training in their chosen career. Quotes from students include – “You learn at your own pace in a relaxed environment”, “It’s all good”
SPORT
Strength, Participation, Organisation, Recreation, Transition
This course uses sport to generate motivation, increase fitness, build self-esteem and develop leadership skills, creating a positive future for today’s youth.
Want to know more?
Phone: 377 2174 Email: training@ymcachch.org.nz Or call in to: YMCA Education Centre 48 Lichfield Street, Christchurch