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Introduction to Volunteering (BAR25T033)

Employability

Volunteering can be a great way to build your confidence, experience and skills. In this course you will learn how to get ready for volunteering and the next steps.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 10:00 - 12:00

Venue: To Be Confirmed

Free Course

Powerpoint for Beginners (BAR25T010)

Digital Skills

A beginners guide to Microsoft PowerPoint. Learn how to create your own presentations and enhance them using images, transitions and animations.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Friday, 17 October 2025

Number of weeks: 3

Time: 09:30 - 12:00

Venue: Barrow Library

Free Course

Preparing for Employment (BAR25T031)

Employability

This course aims to prepare you for returning to the workplace by giving you both the confidence and the tools needed to begin your journey.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Tuesday, 4 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course

Step into English (WHI25T012)

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 24 September 2025

Number of weeks: 12

Time: 13:00 - 16:00

Venue: Whitehaven Library

Free Course

Step into English - Autumn 1 (WHI25T077)

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 09:30 - 12:30

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Step into English - Autumn 2 (WHI25T078)

ESOL

This course is for learners with little experience of speaking, reading and writing English. The course helps you to speak with other people and be able to get help with everyday events and local facilities.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Monday, 3 November 2025

Number of weeks: 7

Time: 13:00 - 16:30

Venue: Archive Building Whitehaven

Free Course

Supporting over 50s into Employment (JCP) (WHI25T018)

Employability

This course aims to help older people recognise the skills and behaviours they have which are valued by employers.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Thursday, 6 November 2025

Number of weeks: 6

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Salvation Army (Whitehaven)

Free Course

Troubleshoot your CV (BAR25T032)

Employability

This workshop will help you to identify improvements you can make so that your CV stands out from the crowd.

Mode of attendance: In-person

Start date: Wednesday, 5 November 2025

Number of weeks: 4

Time: 13:00 - 15:00

Venue: Cumbria Deaf Association (Barrow)

Free Course