Alternative Education

This provision is for young people aged 13-16 currently not attending or engaging at secondary school. We understand this can be for a variety of reasons.

This course will help you grow your confidence, communication and other employment skills, to help you find an area of work you might be interested in.

We will source, risk assess and support your to access work experience in an area of your choice.

You will learn skills in your chosen subject and learn about industry in the North East. For more information call 0191 433 8646 / 07825 552 087 or email apprenticeships@gateshead.gov.uk

Other vocations are available but also include:

6 week fast track apprenticeship course, Animal Care, Business Administration, Barbering, Beauty, Care, Customer Service, Gardening, General Maintenance, Hairdressing, Retail and Teaching Assistant.