For many of the people we work with, mainstream education has failed them and cemented the disadvantage they face.
Training
Consequently, we offer a range of accredited and non-accredited training courses from entry level to level 2, aimed at developing the knowledge, skills and behaviors required to combat the barriers that face those without a traditional education.
Through each hub, our trainees benefit from developing their skills within our well-equipped carpentry workshops, training kitchens, working cafes, outdoor spaces, and training rooms. Through use of these facilities, our qualified training team strives to develop the confidence, resilience, employability and independent living skills of all trainees at Handcrafted.
We currently provide training opportunities in the following skill areas:
- Carpentry, Joinery and Woodwork
- Essential ICT skills
- Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Barista and Customer Service
- Cooking, Catering and Hospitality
- Employability skills
- Creative Crafts
- Hidden Maths and English
We prioritise holding all of our training and education within positive and welcoming community environments that adopt trauma informed approaches to meet the needs of vulnerable and hard to reach members of the community. Through doing this, we empower people to complete practical projects that serve as a reminder of their creativity, capability and potential, emboldening them to turn their own lives around.
