Skills for the working environment

Building Your Confidence to get back into Work and Volunteering

This course will help you to identify all the strengths and qualities you have that employers want and help you to understand how to look for solutions to challenges of working or volunteering to enable you to take the next steps you’d like to do.

course code
LW2440
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
7
Start
30 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Wed 10:30-12:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees

free 

This course requires you to follow an application process.

more information about course and application
course code
LW2441
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
9
Start
30 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Mon 10:15-11:45

where
Wokingham library  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees

free 

This course requires you to follow an application process.

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Design and Format a CV using Word

Learn how to use Word to produce an effective CV

course code
LW2501
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
9
Start
04 Aug 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Mon 10:30-13:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £10.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.

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Introduction to Teaching Assistant Role in Schools

On this course you will learn about the roles and responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant, as well as gaining an understanding of other roles working with children.

course code
LW2433
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
7
Start
24 Apr 2025 (Spring)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Thu 09:30-12:30

where
Oakwood Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.

more information about course and application
course code
LW2434
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
9
Start
26 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Thu 09:30-12:30

where
Crescent Resource Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.

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Introduction to Working in Care and the NHS

Interested in working in the NHS or in the care sector? This course will look at different roles available, and explore ways of gaining transferable skills or experience to start working in these sectors

course code
LW2435
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
12
Start
24 Jun 2025 (Summer)
Weeks
4 weeks
Times
Tue 10:30-12:30

where
Oakwood Centre  A link to Google Maps in a new window with this postcode. Google map
fees
total fee for this course £40.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.

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Learn My Way

Free courses for you to learn digital skills to stay safe and connected. Follow the link below.

course code
LearnMyWay
Availability

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

places
1
Times and Dates
These online courses are available any time. Access the Learn My Way site by following the link below

where
location to be advised
fees

free 

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

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Skills Toolkit

Free courses to help you learn new skills or get a new job. Follow the link below

course code
FreeOnlineSkills
Availability

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

places
1
Times and Dates
These online courses are available any time. Access the Skills Toolkit by following the link below

where
location to be advised
fees

free 

This entry is not available for online enrolment, please read the details below about the course.

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Social Media for Job Searching

Learn how you can use social media as a research tool, to find jobs and look for opportunities in the local area. The session will cover using Facebook Groups, following useful sites on Twitter/X, networking on LinkedIn and getting Video Tutorials and Support from Instagram, TikTok and Pinterest.

course code
LW2502
Availability
This course requires you to follow an application process.
places
9
Start
06 Aug 2025 (Autumn)
Weeks
One day
Times
Wed 10:30-13:00

where
WBC Remote Learning 
fees
total fee for this course £10.00   (concessions free)

This course requires you to follow an application process.

more information about course and application