What does the difference mean for you?

It is true to say Growing Talent is an employment progamme. After all, everyone who completes goes into permanent employment but it has a difference.

In fact - two big differences...

Guaranteed role

The first: on selection by an employer you will have a provisional job offer for a permanent role, which you will be trained in. You will learn all areas of the business and the role on offer to decide if it's the right role for you. At the same time, the employer will see your ability, personality and long term potential. The result is a confident match for both of you - and the employer pays you whilst your learn.

Holistic Vibe

The second: a strong focus on holistic elements including basic personal finance tips, fitness, nutrition on a budget and wellbeing. The workshops delivered meet many aspects of ISO45003 international standards for psychological workplace safety.

As part of Growing Talent, the global i-act Managing and Promoting Mental Health and Wellbeing accredited proactive course will also be delivered. This gives you a real qualification which lasts for three years.

Robust manuals for each part of Growing Talent ensure onward learning long after Growing Talent has ended.

A collaborative journey between you, Growing Talent, employers and JobCentre Plus to guide you into a permanent, sustainable job. Growing Talent is truely unique. Interested?

What is the process?

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GT39 - London opens for applications January 2025.
See the Schedule tab for more details.

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Virtual information session will be held 10.2.25

Learn if Growing Talent is right for you. Discover the new format in detail. Part 2 is in person on 12.2.25.

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Employers'
Selection

2 stages. 1st-Speed Dating. 2nd employer 1-2-1s. Note RTW documents must be shown at this stage to go forward.

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Orientation
Get ready!

Confidence building tasks, challenges and workshops before going on the employer's site. Coupled with the Holistic Vibe, many aspects of ISO45003 are met.

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Paid in role training with the employer commences after their vetting checks are complete.

Learn all aspects of the role, business and team you will join if you complete.

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Holistic Vibe

A key part of the Orientation. Includes EI - behavioural impact - and qualification in Managing and Promoting Positive Mental Health and Wellbeing

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Begin permanent employment

On successful completion!

Talent Hub - new! 2 month free membership, mentoring, coaching, weekly virtual sessions on work/life skills. Grow your confidence for external recruitment. Open to those who don't go past the employer selection stage.

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Register for Growing Talent via your JobCentre

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Information & event

Learn about Growing Talent, ask questions, see if it's right for you.

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Employers assessment centre

Through tasks, challenges and interviews, employers select participants.

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Orientation - get ready!

Confidence building tasks and workshops before going on the employer's site.

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4 week operational section with audit trail for evaluation

Learn all aspects of the role, business and team you will join if you complete.

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Holistic Vibe

Bespoke workshops proven to enable you to grow your life skills.

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Begin permanent employment

The job is yours on completion.

Do you have what it takes to complete Growing Talent? click below to apply!