The stepping stone into work through a training programme that prepares you to volunteer for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Personal Best project aims to build upon the volunteering prospects in the London 2012 Olympic Games by encouraging workless and socially excluded individuals to gain new skills, engage in their communities, raise their aspirations and self-confidence, and move nearer to the job market. The Personal Best Programme consists of the Level 1 accredited training course ‘Preparation for Event Volunteering’ (Pre-Volunteer Programme for the Olympic and Paralympic Games) (at Level 1) backed by extensive support that leads to referrals for further training, volunteering opportunities or a job.
Who can join the programme?
To join the programme, you must be of working age (16+ years) and either unemployed or economically inactive without a full Level 2 qualification as your highest level of education. You must also be living in the London Borough of Barnet.
How does it benefit me?
Personal Best helps you achieve your goals and gives you the chance to gain new skills, a guaranteed interview to become a London 2012 Volunteer, achieve a nationally recognised qualification and receive advice on further learning and training. The project provides you with help in looking for jobs and also gets you involved in local sporting and cultural events.
What help will I receive?
Personal Best offers a lot more than training – it creates a great opportunity and opens a window to meet new people, make new friends and find a job that suits you. You will receive timely interventions to pave pathways into employment through skills development, work placements and volunteering opportunities.
- Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) and Job search
- Work placements
- Voluntary work
- Better chance of getting a job
- Accredited Training – Level 1 award
- Chance to become a London 2012 Volunteer
- Pre-employment mentoring and in work support for up to 6 months
How long does the programme last?
Personal Best runs for a minimum of 13 weeks for 15 hours each week, covering at least 3 days in the week.
Where can I attend?
Our Barnet Centres. Please go to ‘Our Locations’ for more details on our centres.
Do I have to pay?
No, this is a Free course fully funded by the London Development Agency (LDA), Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and European Social Fund (ESF) for unemployed and economically inactive people living in the London Borough of Barnet.
To find out more about this programme and how to join, call our Personal Best Advisor on 0208 2056868.
