What is a Startship?
Startships are a specialised pre-employment training program focused on enhancing job seekers’ soft skills, preparing people to be job ready.
Upon completing the classroom training, our Aftercare Program offers personalised, one-on-one support to customers. This includes tailored job alerts in their chosen sector, weekly check-in calls, and assistance with job applications to help guide their next steps.
In the classroom, learners will develop a variety of sector-specific skills and competencies essential for the workplace.
Are you suitable for a Startship?
The concept of the Startship is to target the increasing number of individuals aged 19-30 who find themselves out of work, facing difficulty securing employment, and support them with career changes.
You could be suitable for a Startship if you…
1. Have been unemployed for any amount of time and are motivated to work in either full-time or part-time employment.
2. Are willing to develop your soft skills to ensure you are ready to work.
3. Are not taking part in an apprenticeship
Startships come in 5 main parts
Initiation Phase
Our friendly team work with Job Centre’s to ensure you are course ready. Prior to the course start, we offer IAG to understand any needs you may have. This allows us to tailor our approach to each learner.
Onboarding Project
The first two days of our course the learners take part in a secret project which is designed to break barriers and push people out their comfort zone.
On Program Group Work
Throughout the course, there are various group work tasks that have been designed to engage and challenge the group during the programme. This encourages decision making and teamwork, which are valuable skills to an employer.
Course Presentation
At the end of your course you will host a presentation to showcase the skills gained throughout the programme. It will also give the group a chance to present their secret project completed in the first two days, with special guests and VIPs in attendance!
Aftercare Programme
We have a designated Aftercare Programme which is designed to give you 1-2-1 support on any topics/situations you need to work on to move closer to the job market. We also have dedicated Job Posting channels where we regularly post updates on new job listings.
Let's hear from some of
our Startshippers
The results of the partnership between Jobcentre Plus and Release Potential made that our customers who have been successfully employed as an apprentice are no longer claiming benefits. Instead they are receiving training whilst in employment that will hopefully launch the start of a longer lasting and rewarding career
Aayush Wiley
Jobcentre Plus
Being able to develop my skills, learn new things and have ongoing support from tutors that have been really supportive throughout the duration of the course. Since being out of work for over 12 months due to the pandemic I feel like this course has helped pick me back up again and feel more confident.
Charlotte Jones
Wolverhampton Startship Phase 4
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a guaranteed job at the end of the programme?
We can’t promise a job at the end of the course — but you will apply for real vacancies, build confidence, and gain the skills employers look for, giving you a much better chance of success.
What are the scheduled hours for the classroom element?
Each course will have slightly different schedules, with some courses lasting for 10 consecutive week days, starting at 9:00AM and finishing at 4:30PM. Other courses may run for more than 10 days, but will only last for half a day such as 9:00AM to 12:00PM or 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Details for each specific course will be explained during the enrolment process.
What happens when I complete my Startship?
Upon completion of your Startship, Release Potential will continue to stay in touch with our Aftercare Programme, providing personal support in the form of job alerts for your desired sector, engagement calls and application support.
How long will it take to complete my Startship?
12 weeks – Your learning will be split into two phases: an initial intensive classroom phase, followed by extended learning support sessions to maintain the momentum generated during classroom learning.
Will my travel expenses be covered?
Yes, Release Potential will work with our DWP point of contact to ensure all travel arrangements are covered.
Is lunch provided through the initial learning?
Lunch is not provided during the course; however, we do offer light refreshments including tea, coffee, juice, soup, and biscuits.
