Supporting Yourself into Employment (KEN26T028)

Curriculum area: Employability

• Start date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
• End date: Wednesday, 2 December 2026
• Number of weeks: 3
• Time: 12:30 - 14:30
• Delivery type: In-person
• Venue: Kendal Library, Stricklandgate, Kendal, Cumbria. LA9 4PY
• Tutor: Kathryn Whitaker
• Free Course

This offering is not yet available for enrolment, please return within three months of the start date to enrol. Contact your local centre using the details below for more information.

About the course

This course looks at the challenges that you may face when looking for work. It will help you to identify the types of work you are looking for, give you the skills to apply for jobs online and prepare you for different types of interview. You will focus on building your confidence so you can enter the workplace as a valuable worker with the skills and behaviours that employers are crying out for. Please note that you do not need to be over 50 to attend this course, younger learners are always welcome.

How the course will be delivered

This course will be delivered face to face.

What you'll need to bring

Please bring a pen and a notepad.

Entry requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Next steps

On completion of this course you can progress to many other Employability courses but you may want to consider Communication Skills for Employment, Preparing for Employment or one of our Workshops. You may also choose to progress to an English, maths or IT course.

Additional transferable skills:

Self- Confidence, Independent Learning Skills, Working with others and Communication Skills.

Contact us

Centre: Kendal Adult Learning
Contact number: 01539 713257
Email address: kendaladultlearning@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk