Welcome to Fix-It (UK) Limited
Fix-It (UK) Limited is a charity based in Wigan that offers alternative, vocational education for school aged learners (14-16 years old) and further education for learners (16-24) that have an EHC plan or are classed as ‘Not in Education, Employment or Training’ (NEET)
A Little About Us
The aim of Fix-It (UK) Limited is to improve the life chances, career choices and opportunities of young people who prefer to learn by doing things rather than an academic route into employment via further education.
By working closely with a wide range of educational settings Fix-It (UK) Limited has developed a training and personal development programme that helps young people to find a place where they fit, something they are good at and something that builds their confidence and self-esteem, so they can find a place in society.
Fix-It (UK) Limited looks and feels like a ‘garage; workplace, young people quickly respond to this setting and enjoy the learning experience.
At the end of their studies they have a Motor Industry recognised qualification to show for their efforts and importantly, gain the confidence to sit in front of a potential employer or go further, enrolling at a college to continue their studies. Additionally, Fix-It (UK) Limited can provide students with a meaningful work related job reference to help their search for employment.
The organisation began life in 2002 as a Wigan Community Safety team pilot project. Following the success of a two-year pilot, Fix-It (UK) Limited was established as an independent charity enabling it to widen it’s scope and thereby support a greater number of young people.
Unique Opportunity
Fix It UK Limited provides a unique opportunity for young people to develop valuable skills, gain industry recognised qualifications and acquire practical work experience in motor vehicle maintenance.
Effective Engagement
Using the attraction of working with cars (and other motor vehicles) to engage with and motivate young people attending our programmes, our activities and programmes have consistently proved to appeal and effectively engage young people.
A Hands on Approach
Over 75% of our programme involves practical ‘hands-on‘ activity in our purpose built workshop. This is supported by theoretical classroom training sessions to enable our staff to assess progress made and skill level attained by young people and award certification accordingly.