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Courses

Entry to Employment

Retail

Retail, shopping rail

Camden Jobtrain's  Retail Project was set up  in 1993. Many hundreds of aspiring shop workers have realised their dreams by being trained to work in London's vast and exciting Retail Sector. Through the programme learners become fully familiar with the hussle and bussle of the pulsating range of opportunities available to them. They aquire a retailing qualification and enhance their Literacy & Numeracy and other skills.

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Camden Jobtrain has its special approach towards Retail Training. From 2001 - 2008 it was based at our own shop location called SPREE. Providing our own shop has given many hundreds of young people the chance to develop the skills in a "real" retail environment. SPREE has now been replaced with a relocated and updated shop in a busier location-just off Kentish Town Road within our training HQ. It is now called .....

Aspire @Jobtrain

Aspire@jobtrain is;

  • The retail training programme centre of Camden Jobtrain – a unique training environment, a shop selling top brand items! A first taste of retailing in the London retail sector for  young people who benefit from a bit of prior experience.
  • A very friendly, supportive environment for learners.
  • Successful- providing skills, knowledge and confidence in learners in order to they are able to find a job in retail. A lot of our learners gain employment in the West End. Join London's fastest expanding retail trade!

Retail is funded by the LSC, the organisation that exists to make England better skilled and more competitive.

» More about the Entry to Employment programme.
  • between 16 and 18 years of age
  • someone who likes working with people If you are 19-24 years of age and want to be considered for this programme you need to contact Connexions to see if you may be eligible for an Extended Guarantee
  • Training and travel allowances
  • free overalls and boots
  • Student support for housing, life and personal issues
If you are interested in this course please ask your Personal Advisor at the Job Centre or your Careers Advisor to contact us.
Learning and Skills CouncilALI Quality Achievement - Grade 2Entry to Employment (e2e)