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Unemployed Adults
At Stanmore College, our Sector‑based Work Academy Programmes (SWAPs) are designed for unemployed adults who want to build confidence, gain real industry skills, and step into employment opportunities.
Delivered in partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), our SWAPs blend friendly, life‑long learning support with hands‑on, employer‑driven training that gets results.
What makes our SWAPs different?
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Employer partnerships
Train with programmes shaped around real employer needs and current job requirements.
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Support throughout your journey
Get guidance from a team who care about your progress, confidence and wellbeing.
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Engaging, practical sessions
Take part in interactive learning, including sessions with guest speakers and industry professionals.
Build skills and knowledge shaped by employers and sector specialists. -
Guaranteed interview
Complete your SWAP with a guaranteed job interview, providing a direct opportunity to take your next step into employment.
What you can expect
• Pre-employment training
• Skills for a specific job sector
• Employer contact and work-related activity
• A guaranteed job interview
Eligibility Criteria
• Are aged 19 or over
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Are claiming UC, JSA, ESA (WRAG) or IS
• Are motivated and ready to work
• Can attend the full course
• Are suitable for the chosen sector
Working with the DWP
Our partnership with the Department for Work and Pensions ensures every SWAP is built around the three core pillars:
• Pre‑employment training
• A short programme with a qualification aim
• A guaranteed interview
Courses available
• Preparing to work in Adult Care
• Preparing to work in Schools
• CSCS Card Health and Safety for Construction Industry and Engineering
Ready to take the next step?
If you’re ready to start a new chapter, we’re ready to support you. Your future starts here. Let’s shape it together.
Explore our SWAPS Courses
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Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Care Level 1 Level: 1 Department: Unemployed Adults Age Group: 19+View Certificate in Preparing to Work in Adult Care Level 1 – level 1
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NCFE Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 Level: 1 Department: Unemployed Adults Age Group: 19+View NCFE Award in Preparing to Work in Schools Level 1 – level 1
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Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 Level: 1 Department: Unemployed Adults Age Group: 19+View Health & Safety in a Construction Environment Level 1 – level 1
