Courses
Something for everyone
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From IT to cookery, we offer a wide range of courses and workshops for our community. We also run a comprehensive programme of free employability workshops for job seekers.
Family learning workshops run during the school holidays. We also offer tailored learning for vulnerable groups.
Employability
29MonNovGroup Interview Skills29 Nov, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop
01WedDecInterview Presentation Skills01 Dec, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop **Booking is essential
06MonDecIs Volunteering for You?06 Dec, 09:30 – 12:30 GMTEarley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop
11TueJanIntroduction to English Language for Improvers11 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 11:30 GMTEarley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA free 6 week improvers course for adults, in a small group, who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and become more independent in their daily life.
12WedJanIntroduction to English12 Jan 2022, 12:30 – 14:30 GMTEarley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA free 6 week introductory course for adults, in a small group, who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and lean about British Culture.
17MonJanConfidence Building17 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKFree Employability Workshop To support you with the challenges post lockdown
19WedJanPersonality Profiling for Job Search19 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKFree Employability Workshop Basic IT skills are required for this workshop
26WedJanHow to Create an Effective CV & Application Form26 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKFree Employability Workshop Booking is essential
26WedJanIntroduction to Using LinkedIn26 Jan 2022, 13:30 – 16:30Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop Basic IT skills are required for this workshop and you must have opened a LinkedIn account before workshop. (Please ask for instructions if you are unsure how to do this)
31MonJanPrepare for a Successful Interview31 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 01 Feb 2022, 12:30Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKFree Employability Workshop Booking is essential
02WedFebAssertiveness in the Workplace02 Feb 2022, 09:30 – 12:30 GMTEarley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop **Booking is essential
07MonFebAn Introduction to Starting Your Own Business07 Feb 2022, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKFree Employability Workshop Booking is Essential
14MonFebInterview Skills14 Feb 2022, 09:30 – 12:30Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKFree Employability Workshop
IT & Computing
21FriJanNext Steps in Computing21 Jan 2022, 10:00 – 12:00Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA 5 week follow-on course to highlight more features in Word and to explore other programmes such as: MS Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and to carry out simple file management.
21FriJanStart Computing21 Jan 2022, 13:00 – 15:00Earley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA 5-week course to help you feel more comfortable with using a computer, giving you the necessary skills to undertake everyday tasks, like writing a letter and using the internet.
Volunteer Organisations
13ThuJanEmergency First Aid at Work13 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 16:00Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKOne Day Accredited Course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups.- 20ThuJanEmergency First Aid at Work20 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 16:00 GMTEarley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKOne Day Accredited Course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups.
- 10ThuFebEmergency First Aid at Work10 Feb 2022, 09:30 – 16:00 GMTEarley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKOne Day Accredited Course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups.
- 03ThuMarEmergency First Aid at Work03 Mar 2022, 09:30 – 16:00Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKOne Day Accredited Course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups.
- 28ThuAprEmergency First Aid at Work28 Apr 2022, 09:30 – 16:00Earley CresCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, UKOne Day Accredited Course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups.
25ThuNovLevel 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering (RQF)25 Nov, 09:30 – 17:00 GMTEarley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKOne day course for people in the voluntary sector and community groups. This qualification will benefit anyone working in a situation where food is prepared, cooked and served; it is relevant to all catering operations.
Family Learning
- 11TueJanIntroduction to English Language for Improvers11 Jan 2022, 09:30 – 11:30 GMTEarley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA free 6 week improvers course for adults, in a small group, who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and become more independent in their daily life.
- 12WedJanIntroduction to English12 Jan 2022, 12:30 – 14:30 GMTEarley CResCent Resource Centre, Warbler Drive, Earley, Reading RG6 4HB, England, UKA free 6 week introductory course for adults, in a small group, who have recently arrived in the UK and want to improve their English and lean about British Culture.
The centre is always welcoming and friendly with enthusiastic people helping those most in need in our community