When learners graduate from The Ridge Employability College it means it’s a time for moving on. Their destinations can be varied and include voluntary/paid employment, access to further education, supported internships and social destinations.
Graduation from the Ridge is fully supported by the EHCP process.
The college is still around to provide information and guidance to support the transition and works with, where appropriate external practitioners.
Any of our graduates are welcomed back through our social evenings and events that are offered through our after college club (ACC). Information is available by contacting the office on 01302 897445.
Our Graduates
Our graduates went on to positive destinations, this means they have been successful in completing their course at the College. Learners leave the college having gained the necessary skills to achieve their individual objectives. The following data outlines their positive destinations.:
2016/17 – 100% of graduates moved into positive destinations
2017/18 – 95.6% of graduates moved into positive destinations
2018-2019 – 92% voluntary/paid employment, 8% social care
2019/20 – no graduates – 100% further education (TREC) all learners returned September 2020 due to COVID 19
2020-2021 – 100% voluntary/paid employment
2021-2022 – 72% voluntary/paid employment, 14% further education, 14% social care
2022-2023 – 83% voluntary/paid employment, 17% further education
2023/24- 9% of graduates moved to Higher/Further Education, 37% of graduates moved to paid employment, 27% of graduates moved to voluntary positions and 27% of graduates are supported fully by social care
2024-2025- 17% of graduates moved into Higher/Further Education, 17% of graduates moved to paid employment, 50% of graduates moved to voluntary positions, 8% of graduates are supported fully by social care and one graduate emigrated to Australia
The College wish all our graduates continued success.
Congratulations Adam (Graduate 2022) on winning Volunteer of The Year Award 2023!
From all the staff at The Ridge College
