Welcome to Our EARN & LEARN PROGRAMME
For Talents - Lets help you to shape your dreams
You’re capable of more — but your role hasn’t caught up.
If you’re early in your career or worked for years but feel overlooked and stuck in entry-level work, the problem isn’t your potential — it’s access to the right pathway.
Earn & Learn helps you move faster.
Gain in-demand skills, real work experience, and direct access to opportunities that position you for leadership and management roles — especially in healthcare and business.
Stop waiting to be promoted. Start building your next level.
We aim to support over 200 individuals pursuing or currently studying Health and Social Care by guiding them into structured education and employment pathways that promote long-term career development.
We work in partnership with small, medium, and large organisations across multiple sectors to create meaningful opportunities for students and graduates. Through these partnerships, we provide access to work experience, part-time roles, and practical placements that enable individuals to develop their skills, gain industry exposure, and build confidence in their chosen careers.
Eligibility
Our programme is open to individuals aged 16 and above who are interested in progressing towards management-level roles within the Health and Social Care sector. Opportunities may include work experience placements, part-time roles, job shadowing, and internships.
Applicants should:
- Have completed school or college, or be currently enrolled at university
- Be committed to attending mandatory mentoring, training, and assessments
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in building a career within the care sector
HOW IT WORKS
Screening & Enrolment
University Admission (If not already studying)
University Admission (If not already studying)
- Initial assessment (interest + commitment)
- Basic safeguarding & suitability check
- Enrol into Earn & Learn Programme
University Admission (If not already studying)
University Admission (If not already studying)
University Admission (If not already studying)
- Flexible study
- Minimal academic barriers
- Work alongside studies
- Mentorship
- Career planning
- Leadership pathway
Pre-Placement Training
University Admission (If not already studying)
Pre-Placement Training
Mandatory Training:
- Care Certificate
- Medication Training
- Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training
- Basic safeguarding
- Communication in care
- Professional conduct
Placement
University Admission (If not already studying)
Pre-Placement Training
- Part-time workers (students working alongside study)
- Full-time roles (career switchers)
- Placement / unpaid experience (entry-level exposure)
WINNER!!
*Winner - Best Career Skills Development Service 2025 - West Yorkshire Award*