9 Harrogate Road, Chapel Allerton, Leeds LS7 3PD
Telephone: 0113 2243555
Open: Monday – Thursday 8.30am – 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm
Technorth Family Learning Centre is one of the Jobs and Skills Service network of centres. It is a busy, thriving centre geared towards meeting the needs of the local community who come from a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
The centre recently underwent a major expansion project, through funding from Yorkshire Forward and the European Regional Development Fund. This comprises of a three storey extension which provides additional training and support facilities for local people.
Technorth's main client groups are the local unemployed from the Chapeltown, Harehills and Chapel Allerton areas, although the centre welcomes customers from all over the city. It's main aim is to assist local people to find and retain employment through a range of high quality training provision. It is very much customer focused and offers an individual training programme to meet their needs.
Technorth offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with qualified staff, who work with local employers in a bid to reduce unemployment rates and secure employment for its customers.
The Jobshop is open to the public (subject to eligibility), and offers up-to-date technology and help with Information Communication Technology (ICT).
Chapel Allerton Children’s Centre, next to Technorth, can provide excellent childcare facilities for people training within the Centre (places subject to availability).
We can offer:
- Information, advice and guidance (IAG)
- Jobsearch Support – including help with preparing or updating a curriculum vitae (CV) and support with completing application forms
- Basic and Key Skills support
- Call Centre training
- Job Guarantee programmes
- NHS Employability programme
- A range of recognised qualifications
- Free taster sessions
- Information on benefits
- Help with childcare
Other facilities:
- Jobshop – open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9.00am – 12.00 and 1.00 - 4.00pm; Thursday 1.00 - 4.00pm; closed Tuesday
- Café – open Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm
- Childcare through Chapel Allerton Children’s Centre