Preparing for Employment (BAR25T029)
Employability
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Mode of attendance: In-person
Start date: Tuesday, 9 September 2025
End date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Number of weeks: 7
Time: 13:00 - 15:00
Tutor: Jane Knight
Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)
Venue address: 217 Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. LA14 1XT
Free Course
About the course:
This course focuses on how to prepare for returning to the workplace. With support you will recognise your own skills, experience, attitudes and interests and identify how they are relevant and can be used when applying for jobs. You will gain knowledge about the importance of setting goals and targets within the workplace and will understand the importance of good social media etiquette. You will create an effective CV which reflects your skills, experience and behaviours and know how to keep it updated.How will the course be delivered?
The course will be delivered by one of our specialist employability tutors. You will be taught in one of our centres or in our virtual classroom (via Zoom). During the course you will complete a range of activities. These will often include discussions, group and pair work, written work, Q&A and worksheets. Your tutor will ensure that the lessons are engaging, interactive and supportive.
What do I need to bring?
Face-to-face You must bring your own pen to each session. If you have a CV bring it along either on paper or electronically. Online You will need access to a computer or tablet and the internet for each session. You may want to use headphones with a microphone. If you have a CV bring it with you electronically.
What are the entry requirements?
There are no specific entry requirements for this course however before attending it is a good idea to gather information that you may want to include on your CV e.g. employment history, qualifications etc.
What can I do next?
You will have a discussion with your tutor to identify the best way forward for you individually. Some of the options could be Seeking Employment, Communication Skills or one of our workshops. You may also want to consider one of our English, maths or IT courses.
How well am I doing?
Your tutor will tell you how you are doing in the sessions and your progress will be recorded in your Individual Progress Record. You will work with your tutor to identify any particular areas that you want to improve and your tutor will support you achieve your goals.
Additional transferable skills:
Self-confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others, Communication Skills
Enquiries
Centre: Barrow Adult Learning
Contact number: 01229 407630 | 07867 182841
Email address: barrowadultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk