© NUYU Academy Ltd, 1 Poulton Close, Dover, Kent, CT17 0HL

Never Underestimate Your Uniqueness

NUYU Academy is a training centre in Dover that provide Traineeships for 16-18 year olds who are not in education, employment or training.

We are currently running a 13 week programme that consists of learners being taught employability skills, gaining Level 1 Certificate in Occupational Studies, and supporting them with achieving up to Level 2 in English and maths (if required).

We then search for work placements within their chosen sector, with the long-term goal of an apprenticeship or employment on completion.

Before you start, there is an initial meeting where we can identify what you want to achieve from the course and get to know your career aspirations and barriers to employment.

The next stage is an enrolment induction, this may be in a group or individual depending on the amount of candidates interested at the time.

During the induction you will need to complete paperwork, so remember to bring your ID, National Insurance number and any recent qualifications.

There is an initial assessment on the computer for us to access your literacy and numeracy knowledge, this enables our tutors to give you the right amount of support in training sessions.

Company manager and tutor

Justine has many years of experience in post 16 education. She is a qualified tutor and holds qualification in advice and guidance, BCS computer skills and Equality and Diversity.

Justine gets involved with every part of the learner journey from initial interviews, through induction and classroom training. She specialises in English functional skills and enjoys the employability aspect of the courses, helping young people to find their career path and improve confidence.

Educational Support & Student Development Coordinator

Dave has background experience in behavioural management with young people. He runs the Aspire unit and works with teenagers that are disengaged from school. Dave enjoys working with this age group as he feels that, with a little self-belief, everyone can achieve their goals.

Using cognitive thinking and understanding their behaviour his students thrive at the Aspire unit and achieve functional skills qualification then are able to re-integrate back into mainstream education with a different frame of mind.

Office Administrator

Chelsey came to NUYU on a programme designed to support people into employment. She agreed to complete voluntary hours in our office doing small jobs but in a short amount of time had learned how to audit and manage documents. Chelsey is now working as an apprentice studying Business Administration Level 2 alongside her full time role.

Employer Engagement Officer

Claire is involved with all the learners and supports them to find work placements. Claire is the direct link between student and employer helping both of them to have a positive experience when taking on and undertaking work experience.

Claire has experience in sales and finds this a useful skill as she makes contact with new companies and talks to them about our courses and the learners that are looking for experience.