About the course

The Links to Work course is typically a follow up path after our students have completed the Towards Independence and Work programme. This course aims to prepare students for future paid employment, developing working skills and independent living and working towards a Supported Internship as part of our Into Work programme. It aims to build up students' confidence and abilities to continue their training towards a professional life. The course involves practicing interview skills, participating in varied work experience, and completing CV's all to help them progress into the working world.  Learners also continue working on their Maths and English skills in order to once again prepare them for employment, as well as taking part in activities to support their own health and wellbeing.

Entry requirements

Completion of Towards Independence and Work

Students wishing to apply to any of the courses within the Supported Studies area at Harlow College, must hold an EHCP (Education, Health & Care Plan).

How much does it cost?

Allow £100 for trips and visits for the course of the year.

Why study?

Active learning
Our programmes run around a different projects, this will develop your skills working independently and working as part of a team.
Employability skills
Working on confidence and skills required for work.
Community
Projects based within the local community to develop inter personal skills, confidence and face-to-face communication.
Sport & wellbeing
Students will partake in overall fitness and wellbeing each week.

English/Maths & ICT
Maths and English ready for employment

You will also learn the importance of healthy eating and how to develop cooking skills.

Additional opportunities include:

• Employment and enterprise workshops
• Confidence building and team building activities
• Work-related visits
• Guest speakers from MIND and other supportive organisations within the SEN community

How will I be assessed?

RARPA Qualification (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement). This qualification is based on criteria linked to Preparing for Adulthood:

• Community Inclusion
• Health and Well-being
• Independent Living
• Employment