Skills for Work

Applications Open - Monday 2 November 2026

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Folkestone College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Our ‘Skills for Work’ courses introduce students to the world of work, as well as supporting them to develop their confidence and social skills. A big focus is on key employability skills such as communication, teamwork and speaking to audiences, alongside embedded Maths and English. Work experience placements, either in College or with an external employer, also help learners gain new experiences and explore future career options. Learning is tailored to the individual, with personalised targets reviewed regularly to support progress.

On a ‘Skills for Work’ course, our curriculum ensures that all students receive the best start they can have before going into the world of work. A core focus is ensuring that students gain the required skills needed for a range of career paths. Skills learnt through this course include, but are not limited to: • Confidence • Speaking to audiences • Communication • Teamwork Maths and English are also focused on in the course. Additionally, students undertake a work experience placement one day per week, either in College or with an external partner. All placements help to develop teamwork, communication and employability skills, in addition to exploring which areas the learner would like to go into. Once a term we set new individualised targets to monitor and review students’ progress in their learning.

Students will create a portfolio of evidence to support their skill building throughout the course. Assessment is through observation and written work.

No formal entry requirement.

After this course, students can go into our Step into Work course or a Supported Internship.