As part of the Government's Work Based Learning for Adults programme residential training is made available to unemployed disabled adults aged 18 to 63.
Trainees receive an allowance whilst undergoing training and residential costs are met.
The aim of residential training is to help unemployed disabled adults, particularly those at risk of exclusion from the job market, to secure and sustain employment, through an individually tailored combination of guidance, structured work experience, training and approved qualifications. The DEA will explore all options available to the individual including residential training. Residential training is designed for anyone whose disability prevents them from entering local training provision. Potential trainees must be considered likely to be capable of taking up employment, including supported employment , following the training programme. Applicants must be unemployed prior to starting training.