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Vocational and Employability Skills

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Courses and support to help you improve your chances of gaining employment in areas such as childcare, adult social care, business start ups and hospitality.

Basic Food Hygiene - Level 1

Understanding food hygiene is important for anyone working in the food industry. The course will cover topics such as food storage and the safe handling of food.

VESSUAZ2392

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  9places

24 Apr 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 09:30-12:00


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free 

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VESSULP2370

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  10places

13 Jun 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Thu 13:00-16:00


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free 

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Boost your Interview Skills L1

This course will help you prepare for those all important interviews. You will learn techniques to help you answer questions at interview, control your nerves and sell yourself with confidence. For more information contact Colin on 07826 904 913

VESSULP2369

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  9places

25 Apr 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Thu 13:00-16:00


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free 

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Effective CV Writing (First Steps)

Get help updating or writing your CV and improve your chances when applying for jobs. Also get information on courses to help you improve your employability skills. Contact Alison on 07808 879 044 for more information.

VESSUFS2360

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  21places

29 Apr 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Mon 13:30-16:30


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free 

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Employment Support (by appointment only)

Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. Also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and chances of gaining employment. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Contact Alison on 07808 879044 (Mondays) and Colin on 07826 904 913 (Fridays).

VESSUFS2396

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  18places

03 May 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Fri 13:00-16:00


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free 

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Employment Support Drop-in (1st Steps)

Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. Also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and chances of gaining employment. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY: Contact Alison on 07808 879044 (Mondays) and Colin on 07826 904 913 (Fridays).

VESSUFS2357

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  17places

29 Apr 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Mon 09:30-12:30


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free 

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Employment Support Drop-in (Arsenal)

Get help writing your CV, searching for jobs, filling in application forms and interview tips. Also get information on courses to help you improve your skills and chances of gaining employment. No appointment necessary, For more information contact Colin on 07826 904 913

VESSUAZ2359

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  13places

23 Apr 2024 (Summer)

12 weeks

Tue 09:30-12:30


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free 

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Food Safety in Catering - L2

Understanding food hygiene is important for anyone working in the food industry. The course will cover topics such as food storage and the safe handling of food.

VESSUAZ2394

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  13places

05 Jun 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 09:30-12:00


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free 

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Information Advice and Guidance (IAG)

Get impartial one to one information advice and guidance from a qualified advisor to help you move forward into work or further training. Sessions are by appointment only contact Alison on 07808 879044.

VESSUFSP2356

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  22places

30 Apr 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Tue Wed 09:30- varies


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free 

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Introduction to Employability Skills for Supported Employment

To prepare learners to enter the world of work, enhancing the skills needed for the working environment, such as your communication skills, personal effectiveness and confidence. For more information, contact Mariantha on 07811 043 678 or mariantha.fomenky@islington.gov.uk

VESSUFS2387

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  14places

02 May 2024 (Summer)

4 weeks

Thu 13:00-16:15


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free 

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Introduction to Market Trading & Events Planning (Cally Fest.)

Interested in setting up your own market stall or planning for events? If yes, this course will inform you about the realities of setting up a business, running your stall and selling your products. You will also have the opportunity to trade at the Cally Fest. Call Colin on 07826 904 913 for info.

VESSUAZ2367

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  16places

05 Jun 2024 (Summer)

6 weeks

Wed 13:00-16:00


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free 

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Introduction to Working in Admin.

This course covers a range of duties and procedures when working in an office environment. The course will include improving your office related skills, working effectively as part of a team and much more.

VESSUFS2368

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  9places

03 May 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Fri 09:30-12:00


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free 

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Level 1 Developing Personal Confidence and Self Awareness

This 10 week course is designed to help you develop confidence and become more self aware. We will look at developing your strengths and how to manage stressful situations.

VESSUFS2388

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  14places

30 Apr 2024 (Summer)

12 weeks

Tue 13:30-16:30


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free 

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Level 1 Supporting Children in Nursery & Reception

Start the journey to gain qualifications for working with children under 5. Discover how children learn through play and take part in practical play activities. Learners will achieve a Level 1 Award on successful completion of the course. For more information contact Tracey on 07817 087 834.

VESSUFS2372

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  12places

02 May 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Thu 09:30-12:30


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free 

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Level 2 Certificate Creating a Business Start-Up (10 week course) - NCFE - 60336328

About to start your own business? This course will explore the implications of working for yourself and help you plan and prepare for the practicalities of launching a successful business. For more information contact Janice on 07737 018367.

VESSUOL2375

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  10places

02 May 2024 (Summer)

10 weeks

Tue x9 Thu x10 10:00-12:30


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Level 2 Certificate Creating a Business Start-Up (Taster)

Join this taster session and find out more about the 10-week Business Start-up & Entrepreneurship course. For more information contact Janice on 07737 018367.

VESSUOL2374

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  9places

25 Apr 2024 (Summer)

One day

Thu 10:00-12:00


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free 

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques (10-week Course) - NCFE - 60343060

About to start your own business? This course will explore the implications of working for yourself and help you plan and prepare for the practicalities of launching a successful business. For more information contact Janice on 07737 018367.

VESSUOL2377

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  16places

02 May 2024 (Summer)

10 weeks

Tue x9 Thu x10 13:30-16:00


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free 

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Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Business Improvement Techniques (Taster)

Join this taster session and find out more about the 10-week Level 2 Business Start-up & Enterprise course. For more information contact Janice on 07737 018367.

VESSUOL2376

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  14places

25 Apr 2024 (Summer)

One day

Thu 13:30-16:00


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free 

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Preparing to Work with Children in Schools Level 1

Understand the British school system and gain confidence in volunteering in a nursery or primary schools. Develop your skills in listening to children and creating activities to support children’s learning.For more informati on contact Allison on 07958 690238, email allison.mcclean@islington.gov.uk

VESSUFS2378

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  7places

30 Apr 2024 (Summer)

11 weeks

Tue 09:45-12:45


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free 

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Public Speaking

Have you ever been asked to give a presentation but didn’t know where to start, at a job interview or place of work. Get nervous at the thought of standing up in front of a group of people? Like to learn how to prepare and deliver a presentation with confidence?  Then join us for this fun course!

VESSUAZ2393

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  5places

24 Apr 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 13:00-16:00


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free 

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Stress and Time Management

Course designed in helping you with techniques to cope with everyday life stresses.

VESSUFS2389

Availability  This course requires you to follow an application process.  12places

12 Jun 2024 (Summer)

5 weeks

Wed 13:30-16:30


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free 

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