Through our Arriva World of Work Zone we help employers, young people and unemployed remove barriers to gaining skills and employment.
Dedicated to providing equal access to education, enterprise and employability to people regardless of their background the Harrison Centre for Social Mobility unit enables and empowers young people to move into business.
A fully functioning teaching kitchen where people can learn the basics of catering. The unit is also used to help people learn how to cook nutritious meals on a budget with support from the Jamie Oliver Ministry of Food.
In this unit, learners tackle the basics of engine maintenance and engineering in this interactive unit featuring working car and bus parts, windscreens and car tyres.
A unit dedicated to supporting the digital media delivery of the University of Sunderland's programmes, focussing specifically on sports journalism and digital media.
The Barratt Homes Construction Academy offers a series of educational programmes supporting work-ready qualifications and practical experience within the construction sector.
The Helen McArdle Academy helps learners gain the skills and knowledge needed to work in the care sector and support them to develop practical skills in preparation for employment or progression into further education and training.
Every penny we make at the Beacon is given back to the Foundation of Light, to help tackle some of our region's biggest challenges including social isolation, unemployment, food poverty and poor physical and mental health.
Thanks to you, this critical community work can continue.
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