Free training packages still available for NEET young people
Telford & Wrekin Council is urging young people to make the most of free training support packages which are still available - delivered by local training provider Landau.
The UKSPF (UK Shared Prosperity Fund) NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) Support Programme is drawing to a close this summer but there’s still time for people to sign up.
The campaign, part funded by the Council’s £7.7 million UKSPF fund, helps young people access tailored support to build confidence, explore career options and take their first steps towards a brighter future.
Landau delivers the training programme, and the Council’s Job Box team works with Landau to create an appropriate support path for young people to help them back into education or employment.
Job Box and Landau also provide ongoing individual assessments to allow the young person to develop and evolve.
The programme works by engaging those closest to young people, including parents, carers, friends, teachers and professionals, who can encourage them to seek support.
The programme offers three main strands of support which include:
- Personal development – building confidence, resilience, and coping strategies
- Skills development – filling gaps and preparing for further education or employment
- Work-related activities – CV writing, interview skills, and work tasters
Support is free and tailored to each young person’s needs. The Council’s Job Box team and Landau are working together to ensure every participant receives the right guidance and opportunities.
The final intake for the NEET Support Programme closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026.
To find out more or to refer a young person, please email telfordjobbox@telford.gov.uk
Telford & Wrekin Council is committed to supporting young people to increase engagement and participation levels in education, employment or training and ensure they have a great transition into learning and work.
Councillor Shirley Reynolds, Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for Children, Young People, Education, Employment and Skills, said:
“This programme has already made a huge difference helping young people into the workplace.
“The training packages are invaluable, giving young people who weren’t previously in education, employment or training the skills and confidence they need to succeed and pursue a career pathway.
“It underlines our commitment to helping young people across the borough to learn new skills and secure great jobs.
“We want to make sure every young person in Telford and Wrekin has the same opportunities so I’d encourage young people to sign up before the programme closes.”
To find out more or to refer a young person, please email telfordjobbox@telford.gov.uk