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 Online workshops & courses

Currently all our online courses are being run on Zoom - if you don't have access to a computer or the internet, don't worry we can still help you, please contact us 07852 963 744.
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We offer a wide range of free training opportunities to support personal, professional and functional skills development.

Take a look at the summary of our online courses and workshops which are available below.


If you are interested in any of the online courses please  contact us and we will get in touch!​
 
Details of the dates our next courses are running can be found on our course schedule here.


Professional development

If you need an extra boost to help prepare you for employment, take a look at our selection of courses and workshops which help to develop and reinforce professional skills. 
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Women & Work - facilitator Nettie Norrish

Have you lost your job or are thinking about returning to work?
Are you unsure about what job you’d like to do, or what you’d be good at?
Or, do you want to build your confidence and your skills to return to work?

This course is for any woman (particularly those with children but not limited to) who has recently lost their job, who is looking to return to work following a career break or trying to find employment for the first time.

​It could be that you don't really know where to start looking for a job, not sure what skills you have (especially if you are looking for a different type of job), how you can find work to fit around childcare, or have applied for jobs without success.

This course is for women who want to:
  • Explore what you want to do now and in the future
  • Identifying and addressing barriers to work
  • Recognise your strengths, skills and resources
  • Build a toolkit to create a stand out CV
  • Build confidence at interviews
  • Develop/increase your self-confidence and motivation
  • Increase your digital skills


 Confident to Work Course - facilitator Nettie Norrish

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Looking for work at the moment can feel challenging, and with increased competition for the jobs available, job searching can be demoralising and dent your confidence.

If you (or someone you know) needs some support, then sign up for our FREE Confident to Work course.
Through short guided exercises we will help you build your self-confidence and a healthy self-belief in your own abilities and we will help you to discover your strengths, skills and abilities and tap into what motivates and inspires you. We will help you to reflect on and what needs to happen to move past things that hold you back and find clues that will help you work out what you might want to do now and in the future.
We can also help you to explore existing and future career choices, together with practical support on job searching, writing (or updating ) your CV, and applying for jobs.
The course is run via two, 2-hour Zoom sessions. and an activity workbook will be sent out for you to complete in between sessions at your own pace. 


Interview Ready -  Facilitators Nettie Norrish
& Susie Ford


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Are you looking for work and want to improve your interview skills?
Do you feel Interview Ready?

 
During these two, 2-hour zoom sessions we will share resources and ideas
​ with you that will:
  • Increase readiness and confidence for interview.
  • Identify what employers are looking for.
  • Help individuals build self-belief and maintain motivation.
  • Support Individuals to develop their own presentation skills.
  • Support good mental health and well-being.
  • Enable individuals to create a working wardrobe and dress for interview.
  • Enable individuals to experience support and fun in a group environment.


Personal development

Whether your goal is to build confidence, manage stress more effectively or make a positive change in your life, there's something for everyone in our range of personal development courses and workshops. These are fantastic foundation courses to build on in your journey towards employment. 

Stress Management - facilitator Avril Francome

 Are you feeling stressed at the moment?
Feeling as though you aren't in control and want to learn techniques to deal with this?
​if so then this course could be for you!


It can be difficult to keep a positive mindset when you are applying for jobs - and stressful. This excellent course explores mental, emotional and physical approaches to Stress Management. During the course you will:
  • Identify your sources and triggers of stress
  • Learn a range of methods which help to manage stress and related anxiety 
  • Practise the approaches to understand what best suits you and your circumstances

​Interpersonal Skills - facilitator Avril Francome

Good interpersonal skills are one of the most sought-after types of soft skills needed by employers, and this FREE course will help you to become a more effective communicator.

This 5 week x two hour zoom course will provide you with simple, clear strategies to improve your relationships both at work and at home. Through a mix of group work and personal coaching, you will explore a range of alternative ways of communicating to build self-confidence, self-esteem and personal effectiveness.
You will learn how to:
  • Recognise and understand different behaviour patterns - in yourself and others
  • Develop a positive focus
  • Use a solution-focussed approach to problem solving
  • Build confidence, self-esteem and personal effectiveness
  • Manage conflict
  • Manage stress
The course is run by an experienced facilitator and consists of discussions and group activities, together with some independent work to be carried out in your own time.
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Functional Skills Development 

English Conversation Class - For English as a Second Language (ESOL) Clients 
facilitator - Mehjabeen Rais

This Conversation class is for beginners with some English who are looking to improve their spoken Language to help get into Employment. Clients must be actively looking for work. This course is also a useful refresher for anyone who hasn’t been to an ESOL class for a while.  Classes will be held once a week via a 2 hour zoom session.

Computer Skills - please contact us to book an appointment

If you need help with your computer skills our friendly team can support you to improve and develop your confidence using the internet and online services.
Offering one-to-one support with a skills coach or referral to our partner agencies for more structured training.
We are on hand to help you understand how to make technology and the internet work for you in a safe and secure way.
How we can help:
· Email and online safety
· Completing Applications
· Using search engines and social media
· Managing your personal accounts
· Creating and updating CV’s
· Switching suppliers
· Patient Access/Health Apps
· Applying for Universal Credit
· Job searches and applying for jobs
To find out more information or to book a place on one of our courses, ​get in touch. ​Email info@worksforus.org.uk

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Mobile: 07852963744
Email: info@worksforus.org.uk

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  • Welcome
  • About Us
    • About Us
    • Who we are
    • What We Do
    • Who We Help
    • FAQs
    • What our clients say about us
    • AGM Reports
  • Support for you
    • Support for you
    • Information, Advice & Guidance
    • Online workshops and courses
    • Course & Training Schedule
    • Free Distance Learning Courses
    • Useful Careers Advice Links
  • News
  • Blog
  • How you can help us
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    • For individuals
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