Venue: Trowbridge 09:45-11:45 AND 12:15-14:15 Tuesdays and 10:00-12:00 Thursdays Online
What is this course about?
A four-week course that supports you to be able to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that will help you to feel emotionally ready for work, with tools to develop confidence and resilience when searching for and starting work.
Course format:
This is a blended course where you will learn in person and online. You will learn together in a small group and take part in practical group activities, all in a relaxed and friendly environment.
Who will benefit from attending?
This course is for people who have been out of work for some time and have lost confidence.
What will I learn?
- How to feel more confident about yourself and your skills
- How to respond to life’s challenges and develop resilience
- How to use techniques to cope with stress
- How to gain and maintain motivation
- How to develop interpersonal skills and work with others in a team
How long is the course?
This is run over 4 weeks and there will be 3 sessions per week (2 x 2-hour sessions on one day and then a follow up session online later that week). There will be some activities to do at home to help you practise your skills.
Will I be assessed?
You will be required to complete some paperwork during this course. This will record and support your learning journey and successes.
Entry Requirements:
FaCL courses are funded by the DfE.
Courses are no cost to learners who meet our eligibility criteria. Learners must be aged 19+ on 31 August of the academic year, have a Wiltshire postcode and meet certain residency requirements. You must also be able to tick one of the following criteria:
- Unemployed and would like to work now or in the future
- Earn less than £25,750
- In receipt of benefits (other than child benefit)
- Have school aged children who qualify for means-tested free school meals
- Have Refugee Status
- Carer
- Foster Carer
- Care Leaver
- Military Family
- Ex-Armed Forces Personnel
- Have a Learning Difficulty or Disability
If you are unsure if you are eligible, we are always happy to talk things through with you.
To book a place, please give us a ring on 01225 770 478.
Please get in touch if you have any questions. We will look forward to hearing from you.