What is shmuTRAIN?

shmuTRAIN have been running employability-based initiatives for over 10 years and we now offer a variety of programmes for 16-25 year-olds. These include delivering Employability Fund programmes as part of the National Employability Pipeline, work with Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils to deliver programmes under the 'No One Left Behind' banner, delivering Foundation Apprenticeships in Creative and Digital Media  and ICT and Software Development for Aberdeenshire Council and working with local schools to develop employability-based programmes for those about to leave.

During the current coronavirus period, staff are continuing to support participants and trainees through the use of online sessions and virtual classrooms, as well as providing general support and advice.

 


        
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shmuTRAIN now recruiting for employability courses

      
shmuTRAIN are now recruiting for Employability Fund courses which start in February 2021. Unlike the accompanying photo (which was taken pre-COVID-19), we can’t have groups in our building due to restrictions, so we'll be delivering courses online. 


Our courses are for young people aged 16-25 living in Aberdeen City or Shire and will support you to get prepared and skilled-up ready for any employment, training or education opportunities that come your way. 





      
Date added: 26/01/2021
    
    
  
    


 
  

  

    

  

            
    
        

      
Positive Transitions employability courses return

      
shmuTRAIN are back and we’re now recruiting for our next Positive Transitions Employability course, which starts in August!


Due to current restrictions, we can’t yet have groups in our building, so we’ll be delivering the course online. 





      
Date added: 28/07/2020
    
    
  
    


 
  

  

    

  

            
    
        

      
shmuTRAIN Case Study: Dylan

      
 “I met new friends, have new skills and feel I can achieve more than I originally thought.”


In July 2019 Dylan joined Positive Transitions on our Stage 2 Employability Fund course, here's his story...





      
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        Positive Transitions      

      
    

      

                
Are you 16-25? Not in education, employment or training? Why not sign up for a Positive Transitions course?


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        Early Interventions      

      
    

      

                
The shmuTRAIN Positive Progressions programme targets and engages young people in the Senior Phase who have been identified as being unlikely to secure a positive destination when leaving school.  The programme offers an academic year-long course, which combine skills development with employability support, supported by staff from shmu based within the school. 


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