Under the Work Skills programme students will gain employment support facilities and basic skills training towards future job prospects. There will be a guaranteed work interview within 4 weeks of starting the programme and an IAG (Information, Advice and Guidance) session determining realistic job goals. Up to date references, employability skills, interview techniques and CV building support are also provided. There is also access to First Aid, Food and Hygiene and Manual Handling training courses.
Programme Key Contents
- Job Search Support
- Interview techniques and training
- CV building support
- Application form filling guidance
- Work placement
- ECDL Essentials
- ECDL Extra
Programme Outcomes
- Secure sustainable employment
- Ability to confidently find jobs in local labour market
- Effective guidance on CV and cover letter preparation and application form filling
- Being successful at job interviews
Duration
15 weeks (6-15 hours per week)
Target Customers
Unemployed, Lone Parent or a Refugee living in Boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Barking, Haringey and Dagenham. This group should NOT include those with substantial needs (basic skills or ESOL needs, drug or alcohol related needs or customers with a passive lifestyle).
Continued Support
5E will provide continued access to facilities during 13 week tracking period after completion of the programme for continued job search support and guidance.
Contact Us
Tottenham (Borough of Haringey)
Call Harsha at Selby Centre on 020 8352 1313 (Fax: 020 8808 9977)
Call Tito at Watkins House on 020 8345 5458 (Fax: 020 8345 6799)
Colindale (Borough of Barnet)
Call Anand at Merit House on 020 8205 6868 (Fax: 020 8200 3747)
Ilford (Borough of Redbridge)
Call Melissa at Forest House on 020 8911 8004 (Fax: 020 8478 5353)
This project is co-funded by the European Social Fund and supported by the London Development Agency
