Learning and Development

We aim to enable people to achieve their potential in life and play a full part in society, regardless of their past experiences or present circumstances. Operating from centres in Derby, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Ilkeston, we deliver effective training programmes and work-based learning opportunities to people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds.

We are a preferred supplier to the Learning and Skills Council and a registered centre with City & Guilds.

We pride ourselves on our personal approach, assessing each individual and tailoring the programmes to suit their needs. Our staff are dedicated to providing high levels of support, guidance and commitment to those enrolled on our programmes to ensure that each and every participant achieves their full potential.

To read our Learning and Development Prospectus for 2009/10, click on the image or here.

New Health and Social Care programme

If you are aged 16 to 19 and live in Derby, you can apply now for a place on our new 24-week Foundation Learning programme in Health and Social Care. The programme leads to City and Guilds Certificates in Health and Social Care, Personal and Social Development and Functional Skills.

This programme is perfect for those seeking employment or career progression working in hospitals, in residential homes for the elderly or in any caring environment.

Please contact Julia, Rebecca or Kali for an immediate appointment or more information on 01332 364128 –
or email us at learning@ymcaderbyshire.org.uk

Calling all Young Parents to Be...

Our brand new Young Parents to Be programme started on 28th June 2010 at YMCA Derbyshire’s Learning and Development Centre on Forman Street, Derby.

The programme will be run on Mondays and Fridays and will involve various activities as well as visits to a midwife club. Participants will also study for a Foundation Learning qualification in Caring for Children.

For more information, phone Julia, Kali or Rebecca on 01332 364128 –
or email learning@ymcaderbyshire.org.uk

Passport to Independence

The Passport to Independence is a 12-week programme for those in supported accommodation. Participants work towards a City and Guilds qualification. Service providers can purchase the programme for their service users at a cost of £482 (including registration fees) plus VAT.

For more information, click here.

Other new programmes for 2010

Personal Best (at The Campus, Derby)
This is a volunteer-focussed programme with employability skills embedded. Volunteering looks good on a CV and will give people the edge over others who lack motivation and drive. The programme is run for one day a week and includes workshops leading to a City & Guilds qualification in Event Volunteering. The learner has to complete a minimum of 20 hours voluntary work.

Foundation Learning – Retail and Leisure (in Ilkeston)
Building on the success of its E2E Childcare programme in Ilkeston, the new offering is a Foundation Learning course in Retail and Leisure. Taught at YMCA Derbyshire’s well-equipped and comfortable centre at Rosscarbery House on Coronation Street, which was opened last year, it will equip the learners with a range of important and relevant skills, including customer service and team working. It will also challenge them to fulfil their potential, with the support of the YMCA’s dedicated teaching and support staff.

The programme is being run on three days a week for 30 weeks, and participants will work towards the City & Guilds Certificates in Retail Knowledge and Personal Social Development, as well as Functional Skills. They will also develop work-related skills during a placement in either the retail or leisure industry. It is open to anyone aged 16 to 19 who is currently seeking employment, and participants may be eligible for Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA).

Our range of programmes includes: A YMCA Derbyshire learner studying