Chesterfield College - Adult Education Budget (AEB) Training Programmes 2018/19

Chesterfield College is seeking to tender for the Adult Education Budget (AEB) Training Programmes 2018/2019 at Chesterfield College. The duration of the contract agreement 12 Months.

Chesterfield College currently deliver Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded programmes in a number of geographical locations throughout England, providing a dedicated, responsive service to support and train people currently in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance, Employment and Support Allowance or Universal Tax Credits. The purpose of these training programmes is to ensure people are given the skills and confidence to enter the job market and obtain sustainable employment, enter further education or progress to undertake additional training/Apprenticeship etc. To support the Government's focus on the development of getting unemployed people job ready and into sustainable employment, Chesterfield College are seeking established training providers who are able to deliver training packages that not only fulfil this need but that also meets our minimum success rate criteria of 85%. This will help to support the learner outcomes and employer demands. Delivery will be to learners in England who are eligible for funding as specified by the ESFA AEB Funding Guidance 2018/19. The successful delivery partner must be able to evidence successful track records of delivering Adult Education Budget (AEB) funded programmes (learners aged 19+), and be able to evidence overall achievement and retention rates that are at 85% and above. This applies to 16/17 and 17/18 delivery

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