Training & Education

At the New Leaf Initiative CIC, we are committed to providing education and training that empowers individuals to rebuild their lives, move closer to, and secure, meaningful employment. Our Training Academy offers access to education that helps individuals gain the skills, confidence, and qualifications needed to progress in life

Vocational Training

CSCS Construction Training

For people looking to enter the construction industry and who first need to obtain their five year CSCS card, we offer monthly training to support this, including Level 1 Health & Safety in a Construction Environment qualification.

Course Highlights:

Class-Based Learning in an inclusive, structured and supportive environment with two days of learning followed by an exam on day three.

Tutor Support gives full guidance with revision, practice tests, and preparation for success.

Additional social value for learners with complex barriers or in need of additional support

CITB Touchscreen Test with all training included

Success Rates:

84% of our learners pass the Level 1 Health & Safety exam.

92% go on to pass the CITB Touchscreen test, allowing them to apply for their CSCS card.

This course is free of charge for the unemployed, funded by the National Careers Service.

Work-SPace

Our work space offers essential support to job seekers, including:

CV Creation: Tailored support and templates to build professional, impactful CVs
Disclosure letter creation: Templates and resources to create an authentic disclosure letter
Interview Preparation: We provide coaching and mock interviews to help candidates feel confident and ready for any opportunity
Professional Attire: Through our partnership with Suited4Success, we ensure individuals have the right clothing for interviews
Employer engagement: Bringing employers into our work-space each month to engage work-ready clients
Work experience and employment pathways: Working with one of our supportive employers to gain experience in a work environment and secure a job
Tracking and reporting: We track and report all positive outcomes achieved by our clients, feeding back to our referral partners where necessary

Further Training & Education

We help individuals enrol in a wide range of courses to suit their aspirations and future career goals, both in person and online, across a variety of industries. Through our referral partners, we support access to qualifications in areas such as:

Construction (including Plant Operator and Traffic Marshall)
Rail Safety
Healthcare, Hospitality, IT, and more

Our goal is to ensure that individuals have the training and support they need to pursue their chosen career path.

Get Involved

We are continuously seeking new education and training partners to help us expand our service and educational offers. From peer worker level 3 apprenticeships to more vocational courses, we want to offer choice to our diverse and often disenfranchised learners.

If you’re an employer, recruiter, or training provider, we invite you to join us in increasing social mobility across the Midlands and beyond, and supporting our mission and vision

Case study: M was homeless when accessing our services. He worked with us, as well as Suited for Success, and we put him forward for a role in the transport sector. He now earns £60,000 pa and has been employed for six years.

Funders, Partners & accreditations