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CENTRAL EDUCATION & TRAINING

Central Education & Training is a voluntary sector, community based training and education provider. The organisation primarily works with adults who are economically and/or socially disadvantaged, and therefore statistically less likely to be economically active or to be participating in education and learning through traditional routes. CET’s aim is to enable these adults to access foundation or entry level education and training which will provide them with new skills and increased self-esteem and confidence with which they can use to progress to employment, further education opportunities, or improve career prospects. Indeed we are a “Stepping Stone” and in some cases a “life line” for people looking to build a more rewarding future, because we provide accessible education in an environment which is both non-threatening and culturally empathetic.

The organisation operates from Charnwood Street, Derby, just 10 minutes walk from Derby City Centre. It works in partnership with Derby City Council and is developing further partnerships with other organisations. All training provision leads to the achievement of nationally recognised qualifications, many of which are from level 1 to level 2. In addition, the organisation also operates a network of English Language classes for communities whose mother tongue is not English (ESOL) and provides support in English Language, literacy and numeracy skills as standard practice for all its students.

In partnership with Derby City Council and the Home Office CET has been working with women, young people and families to increase awareness of the spread of extreme and radical ideologies amongst young people. CET has been working to empower women and young people to develop counter narratives to combat radical ideologies. This work has resulted in many women and young people developing leadership roles within the family and communal settings. CET has helped to develop community integration and cohesion within the local communities.