All courses will be personalised to your needs.
Empowering Futures offers short courses in job skills, digital skills, vocational training, and green (eco-friendly) skills.
Hear from the course lead
The Supported Job Search Workshop
The supported job search is to help you learn to job search smarter. To use online job sites efficiently and effectively, to narrow searches, save you time and get you find you the jobs that peak your interest. No use in looking at jobs that far away you can’t get to them, and no use in scrolling through reems of jobs in cleaning, when you want a job in retail. Use drop-down filters to narrow your search to find suitable and realistic opportunities.
What you’ll learn:
- Navigating Job Boards
- Using Drop-Down Filters
- Creating Job Alerts
- Hands-On Practice
The goal is to gain confidence in targeting your job search and finding roles that fit your skills and goals.
The CV Writing Workshop
To help you to create a professional, tailored CV that highlights your best skills and strengths and improves your chances of landing an interview. Did you know that the average CV is only looked at for 7 seconds, this is how long you have to impress. The CV then likely goes on a Yes/No pile.
What You’ll Learn:
- CV Basics
- Key Sections
- Tailoring Your CV
- Formatting Tips
- Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Direct Support
Leave with a ready to go, CV tailored to your job of interest and highlighting the best of your skills!
Interview Skills Workshop
To provide you with the skills to be more confident in interviews and to understand what questions will be asked and there purpose. To communicate effectively and leave having made a positive impression.
What You’ll Learn:
- Types of Interviews
- Common Questions & How to Answer Them
- Body Language and First Impressions
- Research and Preparation
- Mock Interviews
Gain the confidence and skills to present yourself professionally and excel in interviews.
Social Media for Job Searching
Did you know that around 70% of hirers check social media when screening for jobs. Use social media effectively to find job opportunities, network, and build a professional online presence. Learn the do’s/don’ts of posting online.
What You’ll Learn:
- Best Platforms for Job Searching
- Creating a Professional Profile
- Networking Online
- Finding Job Leads
- Online Reputation
- Posting Professionally
Build a strong online presence and use social media as a powerful tool in your job search strategy.
Transferable Skills
We all have life experience, and this can be useful to employers. The goal of the transferable skills workshop is to show skills you have gained from experiences in and out of work and apply them to new opportunities.
What You’ll Learn:
- What are Transferable Skills
- Identifying your skills
- Matching Skills to jobs
- Practical Examples and Language
- Communicating Skills Effectively
Gain confidence in showcasing your abilities and apply them to a range of opportunities.
Lucy joined us with enthusiasm for learning and really hit the ground running. She’s been a success and there’s a career waiting for her!