The Blueberry Academy team provide specialist support for adults with learning difficulties, developing highly innovative curriculum and services. The Academy are at the forefront of the Skills for Work agenda and have a proven track record in developing other organisations to introduce new practice and to raise the standards of employability training. 

The Blueberry Academy strives to provide a quality service that meets the needs and aspirations of its learners, providers, employers and the local community. The Academy aims to respond to all of these groups by providing the curriculum and support necessary to enable progression and to allow individuals and providers to grow and develop.

The team has recently opened MY Eco Café - an employability training project for people with learning difficulties, which operates from the Academy premises in York. The project is destination focused on the progression to paid work and all trainees are supported in jobsearch, applications and receive in work job coaching.

                                 

The Blueberry Way

Blueberry support and learning packages place the individual at the centre of the process. Customers can access a range of support options that are individually tailored to meet personal goals and address other activity related barriers. Building confidence and providing high quality development experiences are essential components of all Blueberry support models.