Future-proof your skills. Find your next step. TECHWELL is MEaP’s practical digital skills and employability programme. Helping Greater Manchester residents build confidence, create portfolios, and progress into further training, volunteering, or work. We run three pathways:

TECHWELL Technology with Health & Wellbeing:

Return to work – build confidence and digital skills for next steps into the workplace

TECHWELL Pre & ESOL Program:

Sessions combining basic digital skills with accessible language support for those who need support with basic English.

TECHWELL Makers and Creators: Digital & Creative iMedia:

for young people aged 16 – 24  (NEET or under-employed) who want hands-on experience, mentoring, and employer-ready skills in the creative industry.

Eligibility

• Aged 16+
• Right to live and work in the UK
• Lived in the UK for 3 years
• Greater Manchester resident

TECHWELL – For Age’s 16+

What You’ll Learn

💻 Digital & IT Skills

• IT fundamentals (AI basics, data literacy, troubleshooting)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Cybersecurity essentials
• Online safety practices
• Multimedia tools and digital portfolio creation

💼 Employability Skills

• CV writing and AI-powered optimisation
• LinkedIn profile building and networking strategies
• Interview techniques and preparation
• Job hunting approaches (short-term and long-term)
• Professional portfolio development

🧠 Health & Wellbeing

• Building resilience
• Self-care strategies
• Confidence-building techniques

TECHWELL – Pre & ESOL

🎓 Skills Development 

• Improved English communication skills for workplace and everyday situations

• Essential digital skills aligned with modern employer expectations

• Hands-on experience with emails, online forms, and job-related digital tools

• Professional CV creation and improvement techniques

• Interview preparation and practice skills

• Enhanced confidence for work environments and daily life interactions

  🚀 Career Pathways

• Clear pathways to employment opportunities or further training

• Direct networking with employers and training providers

• Skills development specifically designed to meet employer needs

• Enhanced employability prospects through targeted, practical training

• Industry-recognised certificate upon successful completion

• Bridge between language learning and UK workforce entry requirements

  💡 Support & Opportunities

• Dedicated one-to-one tutor support throughout the program

• Individualised guidance and advice tailored to each learner’s needs

• Completely free course with all resources provided at no cost

• Intensive 6-week program (12 sessions total) for rapid skill development

• Personalised feedback to accelerate progress

We are passionate about looking after our NEETs (Not in Education, Employment or Training) that can often feel as though they are our lost generation. We feel that developing LifeSkills for employment but also entrepreneurship is crucial especially for this moment. We are very proud to be able to offer work placement opportunities in our local community enterprises to our learners, helping them to get on their feet and fly.

Mr Henry Ngawoofah – Head of Skills4Life