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Into Employment- Online Employability Training
Mon, 28th Mar 2022We are now offering a 6-week Employability course for people aged 25 and over in Wigtownshire!
Supported by Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability and Skills Partnership, our Stranraer team will be delivering applicants a structured online program of training in work-related skills to help prepare them for the next step towards employment.
This is a 6-week Employability course delivered online via Microsoft Teams for people in Wigtownshire who are aged 25+ and fall within the categories, unemployed parents, in-work poverty parents, people with additional support needs, people from protected characteristics groups, long-term unemployed.
There will be 2 sessions per week for 6 weeks starting on Wednesday 20th April. Sessions will run from 11 am to 12.30 pm on Wednesday and Friday mornings. Applicants must have access to Microsoft Teams and either a PC, Laptop or Tablet.
During the course we will cover:
- Why do people work
- Changes that employment may bring
- Workplace expectations
- Completing Application forms
- Writing a CV
- Interview Skills
- First day at work
- Making a good impression
- Talking and Listening Skills
- Teamwork
To apply please send a completed Application Form, available below, to korourke@betterlivesprtnership.org.uk.