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WorkStart is a package of employment courses from Orchard Hill College. WorkStart gives you the opportunity to gain work experience and qualifications. Our Job Coaches will work with you to get you on track to achieving your ambitions.

You don’t need any previous qualifications to apply for a course with us.

You will have the opportunity to work towards:

  • Maths and English Functional Skills, Entry Level 1 to Level 2
  • Personal development or employability qualifications
  • Other work-specific qualifications

 

Outcomes for learners are outstanding, teaching, learning and assessment are excellent and the extremely diverse programmes that meet learners’ individual needs, interests and aspirations, prepare them very well for life after College.
Ofsted Report

Latest Blogs

WorkStart Learners explore the power of music at V&A East

Learners from Orchard Hill College’s Southwark Region recently enjoyed an inspiring visit to the V&A East exhibition ‘The Music is Black’ as part of their Black History Month learning. The trip was attended by learners from the Pathway to Employment …

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Careers in football talk inspires WorkStart Learners

WorkStart learners from Orchard Hill College’s Hillingdon region gained a valuable insight into the world of football careers during a special visit from Eric Negranu, Community Partnerships Manager at Wealdstone FC. Eric spoke to learners on the Pathway to Employment …

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Exploring work experience opportunities with Blue Cross

A group of WorkStart learners from the Kingston Region, spent an informative morning at the offices of Blue Cross, a major animal welfare charity. The day started with a presentation giving an overview of the work of the charity and …

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Creating opportunities: Supporting SEND learners into the world of work

For some young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), moving from education into employment can feel like a big step into the unknown. At Zoom Acton, they’re helping make that transition a little easier. Tarik Soloman, Operations Manager, …

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