Public Sector Partners
We work with the Learning and Skills Council, UFI Ltd, Business Links, Job Centre Plus, and other private and third sectors to deliver front line public services that benefit individuals, organisations and communities within the areas that we operate.
As a technology based delivery organisation we are accustomed to change and we excel when bringing new programmes and pilots into new markets, directly delivering services that make a significant impact on the local labour market. We are committed and passionate about working with the public sector to deliver services that ensure value for money.
Please use the links below to learn more about the programmes and services we deliver. If your organisation has a programme in which you feel IB2K could help deliver or refer into then we would like to hear from you. Please call us on 08000 747611
learndirect
IB2K uses technology to transform the skills and employability of the local labour market in order to support the government's and regional agencies drive to improve productivity and economical well being for all. In order to do this we work with UFI Ltd to deliver supported e-learning and qualifications in the Yorkshire and Humber region. Select one of the links below to find out how we can help.
Information Advice and Guidance
Nextstep is a free, face-to-face service, offering advice on learning and careers for adults.
Whether you want to change jobs or learn something new and broaden your skills, you can talk in confidence to your own nextstep adviser, and plan your next move. Your adviser will have access to information and opportunities which can help you either get into work, perform better in your job, or get more satisfaction from your career.
Just about everyone needs help with learning, skills and work at some point in their lives.
nextstep offers information and advice to help you make decisions about your future by linking your personal interests and skills to a job or career and identifying the skills you may need. nextstep can also help you:
- understand the job market
- search and apply for jobs
- find funding to support your learning
- develop your CV
- improve your interview skills
- suggest ways to progress in your current career
Help with reading, writing and maths
A lot of people find they're not in the job they want because they don't feel confident about their reading, writing or maths. nextstep can help point you in the right direction, and also advise you on what financial support is available while you learn.
Identify your skills
As well as helping you to identify the skills you want to improve, nextstep can also help you write a CV that describes them clearly and prepares you for job interviews.
Career support from nextstep
If you want to change jobs, nextstep can help identify the new skills that you will need and show you how the things you've learnt in one job can be valuable in another.
Skills for Jobs
Skills for Jobs is intended to create better engagement of disadvantaged adults who are both economically inactive or on benefits, and who need additional training, upskilling and support to prepare them for employment; and in-work training. The following benefits and features in the program:
- Free information Advice and Guidance
- Building your confidence to re-enter the workplace
- Communication in the workplace
- Interview techniques
- Create that Awesome CV
- Assistance with application forms and covering letter
- Assistance in seeking sustainable employment
- Establish employer network and work trial opportunities
- Back to work cash incentives for both full time and part time employment
