What is e2e? Welcome to e2e] What is e2e?] Stories] Contacts] e2e Supports Success Entry 2 Employment or e2e as we call it is supporting the success of young people. If you live in the County Durham and are finding it difficult to employment or education or you simplyfeel a bit stuck with what to do next, we can help you. There is no-one like you, which is why your time on our programme will be tailored to meet your needs. Want access to First aid training? No problem Food hygiene? No problem Brush up on your maths and English skills… No problem Whatever your aims are, DISC e2e can help you achieve success. We all have our own ideas about what success is… e2e is designed to support you in achieving success because we all need support in order to succeed. Time is on your side. e2e gives you the time and space you need to find your way... You can join e2e any time you choose and you can stay for as many weeks as you need to make the most of your opportunities. You can even work part time along side e2e training and when you feel ready you can move on to a job, apprenticeship or college course. With a weekly EMA payment of £30 as well as any travel costs refunded, now is the perfect time to kick start your career. Take a look at some case studies for more information on how e2e has helped people like you. You will be a Work Based Learner and you will be eligible to apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and will receive a weekly payment of £30. At the end of 2010 The amount of EMA you receive depends on your household income which means you might not get your ful £30 allowance, so get in now… What are you waiting for? EMA is paid directly into your bank account and household benefits are not affected. On top of the EMA you will be able to claim back your daily travel to the e2e training centre. If you have children you can apply for Care to Learn which covers the costs of registered childcare whilst you attend e2e. Improve your confidence with Maths and English. There are lots of interesting ways to improve your Basic Maths & English skills. Many people find it difficult to find and keep jobs if they are not confident in their number work or reading and writing. E2e can help you work at your own pace on these important skills. You will cover interesting and relevant learning themes and take assessments in manageable stages. Take assessments online using interesting computer programmes. You can even achieve GCSE standard by a more flexible route! Useful IT skills Whilst on e2e you can learn IT and computer skills which are in demand by employers. Our interactive sessions help build on your IT skills and give you an improved confidence using computers that will benefit you in the future. Gain Qualifications We have a wide range of qualifications on offer including Food Hygiene, Literacy, Numeracy, ICT, Health and Safety, Preperation for Employment, and anything else that takes your fancy. Work Placements We offer a range of work placements or work tasters with employers across County Durham which include Administration, Retail, Care work and many more. Gain experience that can help you get a head start into employment.