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Training & Education

Opportunities to gain qualifications, skills and employment.

Helping young people gain the confidence to make decisions about their own lives is an important part of our work, as is providing an environment in which they can flourish.

Education is more than formal schooling. That is why YMCA offers a range of education, skills-based training, placement and apprenticeship schemes.

YMCA enables almost 20,391 people every year to engage in education and training.

This includes (number of participants):

Basic life skills training – 3, 861
Literacy and numeracy training – 1, 013
ICT skills – 789
Financial and budgeting training – 2, 663
Work and experience skills – 2, 594
Apprenticeships – 1,147
Alternative education provision – 619
Further education (e.g. A-level, GNVQ, BTEC) – 966
Undergraduate and postgraduate degrees – 35

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Opportunities to gain qualifications, skills and employment.

We break down barriers to educational success and employment opportunities so that people can fulfil their potential and gain meaningful employment

people every year engage with education and training

Community Fitness

Health & Wellbeing

Gyms, sport and recreation for fitness, and community hubs for classes, social connection and collaborations.

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Creating Positive Outcomes

Family & Youth Work

Creating positive outcomes with children and young people in their communities, and support for families with nursery, daycare, holiday and year-round programmes.

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