Free Employability Courses

Interview Skills – 20th May 2026 9.30am-12.30pm

20/05/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

How to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way – includes a practice interview with an industry expert.

  1. What to expect at an interview
  2. Common interview questions
  3. A practice interview with an industry expert
  4. Constructive feedback on how to improve

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Confidence Building workshop – 3rd June @ 9.30-12.30pm

03/06/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

Practical techniques to identify your strengths and boost your self confidence in preparation for work.

  1. Feel and behave confidently
  2. Set realist goals
  3. Challenge negative thoughts

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Personality Profiling – 8th June 2026 @ 9.30-12.30pm

08/06/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

Personality profiling is commonly used to match the ideal personality for those best suited to a job role.

  1. Explain what personality profiling is
  2. How and why it’s used to recruit
  3. The different types of testing
  4. The opportunity to take an online test
  5. How to benefit from your results and consider an alternative career.

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

How to create an effective CV and application form – 11th June 2026@ 9.30am-12pm

11/06/2026 9:30 am

12:00 pm

Registration at 9.15am

How to present your skills effectively to employers on CVs and application forms.

  1. Identify your strengths
  2. Give informative examples of your skills
  3. Produce an outstanding CV

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Prepare for the Workplace – 11th June 2026 @ 12.30pm – 3.15pm

11/06/2026 12:30 pm

3:15 pm

Registration @ 12.15pm

  1. Be aware of my role and responsibilities in the workplace
  2. To identify support networks to help manage starting work
  3. Understand workplace culture, expectations and behaviours
  4. Know some of the health & safety practices when in work

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

An introduction to starting your own business – 17th June 2026 @ 9.30 – 12.30pm

17/06/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

An introductory workshop if you are thinking of starting your own business

  1. Advantages and disadvantages of starting your own business
  2. Different types of business set ups
  3. Developing your business idea
  4. Identifying your first steps

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

An introduction to Managing your own business – 19th June 2026 @ 9.30 – 1pm

19/06/2026 9:30 am

1:00 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

  1. Set out a simple business plan
  2. Understand how business finances work
  3. Understand legal matters e.g. tax, insurance and invoicing
  4. Identifying low cost marketing strategies
  5. Explore use of technology in business

Booking is essential contact the training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Prepare for a Successful Interview – 24th June 2026 @ 9.30-12.30pm

24/06/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration at 9.15am

How to prepare yourself for an interview in the most effective way – including:

  1. Alternative interview formats ie ZOOM, telephone and face to face
  2. Employer research
  3. Your appearance
  4. Control your nerves
  5. Right mental attitude

Booking is essential – contact the Training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Is Volunteering for You? – 29th June 2026 @ 9.30-12.30pm

29/06/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

Do something amazing! Find out how volunteering can benefit your job search and your life.

Join this workshop to discover:

  1. What volunteering can do for you
  2. How volunteering can fir into and benefit your job search and also your life
  3. The huge variety of voluntary roles available in your local community
  4. The free and very low cost training that you can access
  5. What you can expect from the experience, your rights and responsibilities as a volunteer

Booking is essential contact the Training Team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555

Interview Skills – 1st July 2026 @ 9.30-12.30pm

01/07/2026 9:30 am

12:30 pm

Registration @ 9.15am

How to conduct yourself at an interview in the most effective way – includes a practice interview with an industry expert.

  1. What to expect at an interview
  2. Common interview questions
  3. A practice interview with an industry expert
  4. Constructive feedback on how to improve

Booking is essential contact the training team on: training@earleycrescent.org / 01189 210555