We’re working on getting you into work

www.east-thames.co.uk/employment-training

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What we do

Our f r iendly team of fer a range of employment and t ra in ing serv ices, to meet your needs and experience. And i f we don’t have a serv ice that ’s r ight for you, we wi l l po int you in the r ight d i rect ion to f ind one that is.

We work in partnership with local businesses to locate

job vacancies and match appl icants to a suitable role.

Find out more about our services to help you get into work, contact us on:

Phone: 020 8522 2221

Email: ete@east-potential.org.uk

Website: www.east-thames.co.uk/ employment-training

Getting back to work can be a real challenge.

Whether you need help to develop new skills or find a job that suits your needs, we can help.

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Employment & training programmes

If you need help to improve your employability we offer short courses and advice, including:

• guidance from qualified staff• IT skills• CV building• interview skills• work experience• job search techniques• ongoing 1-1 support• supported job searches

and job brokerage

Contact us or drop in to one of our Workwise supported job search sessions to find out more about how we can help.

I decided to do this course when I realised that I needed help with every aspect of

applying for jobs and it was really helpful…I realised my CV was lacking, I had skills that I didn’t include…It has been really helpful for me. I’m able to project myself better and it gave me confidence. - anthony

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Get ahead by getting involved in your community with Community Champions.

Community Champions enables you to learn new skills and gain an accreditation, all while making a positive difference to your community.

Course workshops cover skills in: IT, team building, communication and confidence in work situations such as interviews and public speaking. Participants use this training to then conduct a community project, after which they receive the National Open College Network level one award and ongoing support to find a job. Local courses usually run three days a week over six weeks.

Employment and

at the beginning of the course, I relied on others to a great

extent and did not have confidence in my own abilities. But over the weeks, my confidence has grown and I realise I can work in a team and have good leadership skills, which will all help me in the workplace. - alison

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Alternatively, we can match you up with a professional mentor who can help you build the skills and strategies you need to get the job you want.There are various placements available throughout east London, Essex and the City in sectors that include:• catering• community involvement• construction• culture and arts• finance• hospitality• housing management• law• maintenance

If you need experience to help you get a job, Routes to Work is for you.

Routes to Work is our work experience and business mentoring programme. We work with a number of organisations who can offer you the chance to gain relevant, on-the-job experience in a role that meets your ski l l set. These placements are usual ly for around two weeks and are a valuable addit ion to your CV.

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I feel more

motivated and committed than ever before and I hope my experience shows others in the community what they can do if they put their mind to it. - Mohamed

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Interested in a career in construction? Try a construction taster course.

Construct ion is an industry wi th a var iety of ro les and opportuni t ies. We can help you get re levant on-the- job exper ience and accredi tat ion through:

• short courses to give you a taste of al l the different onsite trades, such as carpentry and plumbing

• tra in ing to be qual i f ied to work onsi te, inc luding the City & Gui lds Mult i Sk i l ls Qual i f icat ion and the CSCS Card

We can also support you after your training by l inking you up to contractors with apprenticeship opportunit ies and vacancies.

Employment and

I am so happy that I’ve had this opportunity to develop my skills. Before going on the

course I could only get work as a labourer as I wasn’t qualified. It’s enabled me to start building a career for myself. - olu

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I quickly found out from my first visit that I would get more focused, one-to-one support here…

The staff at the Hub called me in to prepare for my interviews and they were really thorough, covering everything that might be asked, giving me confidence. The fact that the Hub works closely with employers like london City airport meant that they were able to negotiate on my behalf, to be flexible with my hours, which in the end helps me a lot when it comes to making sure my mother is still cared for. - asia, Newham Workplace Hub .

If you live in Newham, our dedicated employment hub can help you find a job.

Our local one stop employment service in Winsor Park covers everything from job searches, to training courses, and even has a job broker to link you to local employers.Drop in or make an appointment today.

address: Winsor Park Community Centre, 18 Warwell Street, Beckton E6 6WGopen: 9am-5pm Monday to FridayCall: 0207 511 5946

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29-35 West Ham Lane, Stratford London E15 4PHTel: 0845 600 0830 | Fax: 020 8522 3256 | Minicom: 020 8522 2006

Registered in England & Wales (3123368) Registered Charity (1053142) National Housing Federation member

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Talk To us Today

For further advice on the service that’s right for you, and your nearest course location, contact us on:

Phone: 020 8522 2221

Email: ete@east-potential.org.uk

Website: www.east-thames.co.uk/ employment-training

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