Launchpad Training 2000
Build Your Skills. Explore Your Future. Take Your Next Step.
Launchpad Training 2000 is a full-time study programme for 16 to 19 year olds who are ready to take the next step towards an apprenticeship, employment or further study.
Designed around employability, vocational development and career planning, Launchpad provides learners with the skills, qualifications and experience needed to progress confidently into their chosen pathway.
Join at Any Time
Unlike many full-time courses, Launchpad offers a rolling start programme, meaning learners can join throughout the year rather than waiting until September.
Whether you’re rethinking your options, looking for a fresh start, or need support to plan your next step, Launchpad allows you to begin your journey when the time is right for you.
What Will You Gain?
Launchpad enables learners to:
- Gain recognised qualifications
- Develop the skills employers value
- Explore vocational career pathways
- Improve employability and workplace readiness
- Build confidence for interviews and recruitment processes
- Progress towards an apprenticeship, employment or further study
- Create a clear plan for their future
Programme Overview
Launchpad is built around three key areas of development:
1. Employability and Career Skills
Preparing learners for success through:CV development
- Interview preparation
- Professional behaviours
- Communication and teamwork skills
- Employer-focused projects
- Career planning and progression guidance
2. Qualifications and Vocational Development
Learners work towards recognised qualifications while exploring vocational pathways including:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Motor Vehicle
- Business and Digital
- AAT and Accounting
- Dental Nursing
- Hair and Beauty
- Health and Social Care
- Early Years
- Animal Care
Learners will also continue to study GCSE English and Maths where required.
Already got English and Maths? We will provide you with additional work placement or enrichment opportunities!
Progression and Future Opportunities
Every learner receives support to plan and achieve their next destination through:
- Careers advice and guidance
- Apprenticeship awareness and progression support
- Employer engagement activities
- Work placement opportunities
- Progression planning
- Further education guidance
Why Choose Launchpad Training 2000?
Start at any point during the year
Gain recognised qualifications
Explore vocational career sectors
Develop the skills employers are looking for
Receive personalised careers guidance
Build confidence and workplace experience
Progress into apprenticeships, employment or further study
Want to find out more?
Contact our team directly on info@blackburn.ac.uk