This set of resources relates to one of nine projects focusing on developing Apprenticeships, employer responsiveness and pre-employment provision. The projects designed, piloted and delivered activity in one or more of the above strands, including workshops, study or exchange visits, coaching and mentoring, consultancy and the development of self assessment tools.

Engaging learners in a non-traditional classroom environment such as a PC based area can prove to be difficult unless learners are clearly directed and engaged with materials relevant to their course area. This project explored how to address attendance, engagement and achievement of learners during supported independent study (SIS).

In 2011 Mantra commissioned a review of the processes associated with its Job Gym employability programmes, focusing on the touch points with learners, the administrative processes and data flows associated with these programmes. This project was a pilot to assess the capabilities of Digital Marketing technologies in contributing to improvements in this expanding business area.

This case study shows how the Bridge Education Centre was able to use increased ICT provision to effectively support both onsite provision as well as offsite mentor-based provision to harder to reach young people, and facilitate the expansion of this provision.