Red Band
Train and place people into real jobs
Red Band is a short, focused training programme that prepares people for work, and connects them directly to employment.
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What it does
- Delivers a 5-week barista training programme
- Builds practical, job-ready skills
- Connects participants directly to employers
Why it matters
Many people want to work but don’t have the experience or access to get hired.
They get stuck in a loop:
no experience, no job, no way to gain experience.
Red Band breaks that loop.
It gives people:
- real, practical training
- workplace experience
- and a direct route into employment
How this connects to work
This is where people move into jobs.
Red Band helps participants:
- get hired into entry-level roles
- earn an income
- and build real work experience
For many, this is their first job.
Why this is worth funding
This is one of the most direct ways to create employment outcomes.
- Training is short and focused
- Outcomes are clear and measurable
- Participants move quickly into jobs
What funding enables
- More people trained and placed into jobs
- Stronger links between training and employers
- Immediate income opportunities for participants
Proof points
763
graduates trained
192
graduates employed
9
academies delivering training
Fund Red Band to help people move into real jobs, and start earning now.
Testimonial
"Red Band Baristas are well trained, versatile and eager to learn... Always a pleasure having to deal with any of them."
— Clayton, Turtlefuel Coffee