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The Ongoing section has offers without specific dates attached. All new content will be at the top and the rest is in alphabetical order
Starting Soon
ITV Kickstart scheme
Various Roles Available Open for applications now Are you 18- 24 and looking to find out what it is like to work in TV? ITV are delighted to announce that they are taking part in the government's Kickstart scheme. These are nineteen roles for you to experience what it is like to work in TV across their departments.
Fancy knowing what it is like to work in a BAFTA winning production company?
Or learn what people actually like to watch?
Or are you passionate about Sport?
They have a trainee role to suit everyone. Web design, Social Media, Diversity and Inclusion, Creative, Interactive, Partnerships, News, Daytime shows - you name it, they have a role going!
Work Placements through One Manchester 2 work experience placements available at a local Caribbean café in Hulme with One Manchester's hospitality employability programme. If you prove yourself to be a great addition to the team there is a possibility of being kept on as staff, after you have completed the programme.
For young people 16 to 25 who are NEET or at risk of becoming NEET.
Read more about the role: Kitchen Assistant
Read more about the role: Front of House Crew Member
The Hospitality Employability Programme will allow you to gain:
- New qualifications
- 8 weeks work Experience with a reputable employer in the Hospitality sector (as well as ‘behind the scenes’ roles that people may forget such as marketing, admin and finance.
- Transferable skills to take to any future employment
- Training within the Hospitality Industry
Contact Clare to find out more and apply: Ring 07341482197 or email clare.pritchard@onemanchester.co.uk
One Manchester Women in Business Thursday 27 January to 17 March Are you a One Manchester customer? Have you got a great business idea that you want to take to the next step? Are you looking for extra support to get your plans off the ground? The programme will run from 10am to 3.30pm every Thursday from 27 January to 17 March (with a break for half term on 24 February) at The Place (Fallowfield Library) Platt Lane Manchester M14 7FZ If you would like some more information please contact Jenny on jenny@theenterprisebridge.co.uk or 07984 872325 or Wayne on 07471 142875 or wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk
Sales and Marketing for start-up and micro businesses 1 February 10am to 3.30pm Where does marketing finish and sales start? And vice versa. Why do the 2 become confused?
In this FREE workshop you will examine the relationship between sales and marketing:
· Their different objectives
· Why there is a blurring of the lines between the two
· Marketing techniques and how they differ from one business to another
· General sales techniques
· Target setting
In person event at Fallowfield Library, this could change to an online event due to Covid.
Book your place for Sales and Marketing for start-up and micro businesses
For further information please contact, Wayne Wilson: wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk or 07471 142875
Reform Radio The Life Lounge Tuesday 1 February, 6pm to 8pm Sort my Schema: Reorganise your unhelpful thoughts If you truly want to change your life you must first change your mind. We have a lot to thank our brains for ... but they are not perfect, especially if left to their own devices. Distorted beliefs and perspectives about ourselves and the world can easily be formed through experience, and once they settle in they don't like to be uprooted! But we don't have to be a slave to our negative thinking, and The Life Lounge will this week show you how to open your mind to more helpful and balanced perspectives and in doing so create more opportunities to thrive and shine. All served up with its usual dose of peer support, interactivity and laughs.
Skills Support for Employment (SSE) Level 1 Caring for Children 1 February 2022 3 days per week for 6 weeks
- Course taught on Microsoft teams but it is not a necessity
- Courses run from 9.30am to 2pm, on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
- You will develop organisational and time management skills; you will learn about children’s social and emotional needs and activities to support development.
- You will explore a range of reading books for pre-school children and practice reading activities. You will learn about creative activities for children and how children learn through everyday experiences. You will also look at personal growth and well-being.
This course would then lead on to Level 2 support work in schools Award where learners would complete this course after- this efficiently supports learners into teaching assistant roles
If you are interested in this course please email your name,email address, contact number and date of birth to Lucy.wills@gcemployment.uk.
Airport Academy Security Officer (1) Initial Assessment: Wednesday 2 February The course includes
- Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
- NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
- Guaranteed Interview
To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser.
Airport Academy Food and Beverage Roles Initial Assessment: Thursday 3 February The course includes
- Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
- NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
- Guaranteed Interview
To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser
National Careers Service Free Virtual Careers Support Developing Skills through Learning: 3 February, 1.30pm to 2.30pm This session will explore the different routes available into a range ofcareer paths with a focus on learning, training and upskilling.
CV Writing - Making Your CV Work for You: 9 February, 2pm to 3pm Having a stand-out CV is crucial in a competitive job market – we’ll showyou how to make yours shine.
Ace that Interview - Expert Careers Advice from the National Careers Service 17 February, 11.30am to 12.30pm
Download the Free Virtual Careers Support flyer for into and links to register.
Reform Radio Work Club Thursday 3 February, 3.30 to 5.30 Work Club runs on the second Thursday of every month, via Zoom, with a full session based on opportunities for the future. It includes a number of speakers who discuss various opportunities available, as well as 1-1s and pastoral sessions, are also available. Our pastoral team also runs a clinic every Wednesday to support young people in their next steps to getting their job. This includes CVs, applications, interviews, etc, and will help you whilst you’re looking for a new role. The next session is on from . If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk.
Women in Business Programme Thursday 3 February It is an 8 week programme planned to be hosted each Thursday at The Place, Fallowfield Library, 10am to 3.30pm.
- Introduction to Enterprise
- What is a Business Plan and why do I need one?
- Marketing my Business
- Keeping the Books
- Personal Excellence
- Pulling it all Together
- Plus we have the 1-2-1 coaching sessions
Book your place on Women in Business Programme
For further information please contact Wayne Wilson: wayne.wilson@onemanchester.co.uk or 07471 142875
Standguide CSCS course Information day: Thursday 3 February, 12pm midday start Course starts: Monday 7 February 10 days training, 10am to 4pm each day, Monday to Friday Free cscs course Free cscs test Free 5 year green card delivered to candidates home address Specialist team to organise interviews for candidates after the course Venue is Sacha’s Hotel, Tib Street, Back Piccadilly, Manchester, M4 1SH
You must attend the info day to be enrolled onto the course
Please contact: sam.freakes@b2wcompletetraining.com or pete.freakes@b2wcompletetraining.com
GLL Better
Recruiting Lifeguards Closing date: Friday 4 February Course starts: 21 February to 26 February GLL are funding a lifeguard course at Moss Side Leisure Center, an exciting opportunity to gain a qualification and a new career.
GLL are looking for Recreation Assistants to work at their facilities in Manchester. If you have the talent and ambition to join them as a Lifeguard, there’s never been a more exciting time to progress with a sector leader.
This is more than a Lifeguard job - it's a career. Professional development is just the start. To ensure you stay at the top of your game, they provide training with practical and theory elements too.
Pool safety can't be underestimated and neither can the responsibility that comes with this vital lifeguarding role. Their scale means they can also offer scope to progress, and variety like nowhere else - from regular pool rotations, supervising and cleaning the pool area, to setting up equipment and delivering a first-class customer service when dealing with queries. Do your job well, and there shouldn’t ever be an emergency. But if the unexpected should happen, you'll be equipped with the skills to potentially save a life.
If you're calm under pressure, highly responsible and a natural with people from all walks of life, this is your chance to develop as a Lifeguard. They look for integrity, a can-do attitude and a real focus on customer service. Passion and personality will also stand you in good stead. A great team player, you'll make sure customers have the best possible experience in terms of enjoyment, safety and hygiene.
Swimming Assessment: 14 February at Moss Side Leisure Centre
If you have the passion and skills for this role, apply now at better.org.uk/careers
Airport Academy Security Officer (2) Initial Assessment: Friday 4 February
Security Officer (3) Initial Assessment: Friday 14 February
The course includes
- Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
- NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
- Guaranteed Interview
To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser
Standguide
Creating a Business Start Up Initial Assessment: Monday 7 February The online course will focus on the study of starting a business and support you to create a business plan. Course begins: Monday 7 February for 8 weeks
Learners will need access to a laptop/PC and broadband for this course but Stanguide can loan laptops for the course itself.
You must be age 19+ on or before 31/08/2021.
If you are interested please call 0161 881 4826 (option 5)
Greater Manchester Health and Social Care Careers Hub Community and Adult Learner Offer - January to March 2022
NHS Apprenticeships: An Intro, 7 February 5pm to 6pm Did you know you can do an apprenticeship with the NHS to kickstart your career? Come along to this session to find out all about the apprenticeship roles available.
Social Care Apprenticeships: An Intro, 9 February 4pm to 5pm. If you would like to find out more about an apprenticeship within the adult social care, this is the session from you! Hear all about what the pathways are to succeed in a career in social care
NHS Apprenticeships: AHP Assistant Roles, 11 February 1.30pm to 2.30pm AHPs make up a large amount of the NHS workforce and include physiotherapists, radiographer, podiatrists and more. If you would like to know how to enter these careers as an apprentice, come along to this event
Careers Insight: Social Care, 23 February 12pm to 1pm If you would like to find out more about a career in Health and Social care then this session is for you. This workshop will cover the vast range of roles available and how their "Step into Care" Program can help support your application into a role within the sector
GM Pre-Employment Offer, 24 February 1pm to 2pm Pre-employment programmes are a great way for people who are currently unemployed and claiming universal credit to get into work within the NHS. If you would like to hear more about the programmes on offer across GM, this event is perfect for you.
Careers Insight: Nursing, 7 March 5pm to 6pm Are you familiar with the different types of nursing? Or the different pathways you can choose to become a nurse? Come along to this event to learn about the nursing opportunities available in the NHS.
Careers Insight: Estates and Facilities, 9 March 4pm to 5pm. Estates and facilities staff look after NHS buildings and the grounds around them so they are a safe and pleasant environment for our staff and patients. They also make sure that goods and patients are where they need to be so care is received at the right time and the right place. Come to this session to hear about the range of careers available
Register for the Community and Learners Health and Social Care events
Skills for Growth Virtual engagement session for Training Providers Tuesday 8 February, 2.30pm to 4pm Find out more about upcoming commission opportunities. They are looking for passionate and inspired training providers with expertise across a range of industries to join them on this journey. Join the session to explore how you can support with:
- Upskilling employees in the logistics industry, including warehousing professionals and roles involving import/export
- Addressing skills gaps in the life sciences sector
- Delivering specific training to those in allied health professional roles to increase knowledge, confidence and understanding of working with cancer patients
- A future cross-sector commission that will upskill employees across HR, business development, sales and marketing, project management and more
- Delivery of vital 16-week, flexible Skills Bootcamps across a range of sectors including digital, green, construction, advanced manufacturing, HGV driving and apprenticeships to support individuals build sector-specific skills
Email to request meeting link: skillsforgrowth@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk
Manchester Airport Jobs Fair Thursday 10 February, 10am to 3pm Do you want to land a career at Manchester Airport? Already working in the industry and looking for a change? Then this is the perfect event for you! Learn more about the enormous range of rewarding opportunities at all levels, from early careers and direct entry to experienced positions across the airport. Venue: Old Trafford Cricket Ground, Talbot Road, Stretford. M16 0PX
Reform Radio
DJ Sessions Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 10am to 4pm This one-week volunteers programme is being headed up by DJ, Producer & Founder of musical imprint Do As You Please, Joe Roche. Joe is an experienced DJ having played on BBC Radio One, Victoria Warehouse, Gorilla, Singapore Grand Prix and Antwerp Mansion in Ibiza.
Throughout the week, Joe will be upskilling volunteers on audio production, giving them the ins and outs of the DJ/Producer life and preparing them for a networking event where volunteers will showcase their new skills to promoters, bookers and venues from across Manchester. After completing the one week training, volunteers will spend one evening a week for five weeks shadowing DJ’s at Reform Radio to learn more about promoting themselves professionally.
One Week Training
Shadowing: One evening a week for 5 weeks until the last week of February.
School of Digital Arts (SODA) Virtual February Roadshows Perhaps you want to work in games, film, web, music – or maybe you’re not quite sure yet? Whatever you’re into, if you’re interested in studying towards a career in the creative digital industries and want to learn more, join SODA at one of their events.
Designed for those considering post-16 study and suitable for year 10s and up, their interactive sessions are your chance to hear about SODA and sign up for the subjects you want to know more about. You’ll get to meet their lecturers, to ask them questions about their courses and the kind of things you’ll get to do when you’re on them.
Monday 14 February: BA (Hons) Games Art
Tuesday 15 February: BSc (Hons) Games Design
Wednesday 16 February: BA (Hons) Animation
Thursday 17 February: BA (Hons) Future Media Production
Monday 28 February: BA (Hons) Photography
Tuesday 1 March: BSc (Hons) Web and User Experience Design
Wednesday 2 March: BA (Hons) Music and Sound
Thursday 3 March: BA (Hons) Filmmaking
Sessions will run from 2pm to 3pm
Social Media for your start up business – the which, why and how. 15 February 10am to 3.30pm If you are concerned about which social media platform would be best for your business, then this FREE workshop will give you some clarity.
· Is Facebook right for me, or maybe LinkedIn?
· Where does Twitter fit in, and would Instagram or Etsy give my business the boost it needs?
· Do I need a YouTube channel?
· Where does my target market hang out?
· Do you need social media at all?
The usual cost to attend any one of the above workshops 3-6, is £97 per person. One Manchester Housing Association provide these sessions free to tenants and residents and small business owners.
In person event at Fallowfield Library, this could change to an online event due to Covid.
Book your place on Social Media for your start up business
Airport Academy: Jet 2.Com Passenger Service Agent, Baggage Agent Initial assessments: Tuesday 15 February at 1pm Wednesday 16 January at 1pm The course includes
- Certificate for Introduction to Customer Services (Entry 3)
- NCFE Certificate E3 in Employability Skills
- NCFE Lv1 Award in Mental Health Needs
- NCFE LV1 CERT IN Exploring the Aviation Industry
- Guaranteed Interview
To book an appointment, please contact your JCP adviser
The Manchester College
School Leaver Open Event Thursday 17 February, 5pm to 7pm Don't miss the School Leaver Open Event at The Manchester College.
Are you a parent or guardian of a young person aged 15 to 17? Why not attend The Manchester College’s open event and discover how they are developing the next generation of industry excellence.
- Take a tour of their newly refurbished facilities part of a £140m investment in their campuses*
- Discover more about the brand-new city centre facilities at City Campus Manchester
- Find out all about their links with employers in Greater Manchester and routes to Industry Excellence
- Meet the expert tutors and student representatives
- Get involved in demonstrations and activities related to your young person’s area of interest
*Brand new facilities at Openshaw and Harpurhey campuses
More information and to register: School Leaver Open Event at The Manchester College
Proper Job Theatre: LAB Project Wellbeing course Friday 25 February to 4 March Confidence and Wellbeing courses through drama! They are enrolling now for their 2-week course in Harpurhey to help build confidence, communication and presentation skills, through drama and creative activities.
LAB stands for Learn Achieve Believe and we aim to keep people connected, get them back into a routine and equip them with confidence and inspiration to move forward in their life whether that's into further learning, volunteering or employment.
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Monday to Friday 10am to 4pm
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£50 voucher and certificate on completion
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£5 reimbursement towards travel each day
Eligibility: need to be a Manchester city resident (north/south/central), aged over 19 (all ages above welcome), unemployed and right to live and work in the UK.
tess@properjob.org.uk 07754854528
Lab Project web link
The Community Renewal Fund The UK Community Renewal Fund aims to support people and communities most in need across the UK, creating opportunities to trial new approaches and innovative ideas at the local level. Through this Fund, we will strengthen the relationship between the UK government and places across the UK. The UK government will work directly with local partners, so that the people that know their places best are front and centre of the decisions that impact their areas and lives.
Currently there are several pilot programs being delivered across North Manchester as seen by the links below:
View the Good Things Foundation Community Digital Skills Pathway
View the One Manchester Jobs of the Future Training Package
View The Growth Company Training Package
View Transform Training Package
WEA Step into Teaching February Courses WEA have a new pathway starting in February for Step into Teaching - a pathway into employment in primary and secondary education, on completion of the course there will be a placement opportunity in a primary or secondary school local to you.
For more details and to enrol onto the initial assessment for this pathway please send contact details, full name, telephone number and your email to manchesterskills@wea.org.uk
WEA Courses February Have a look at the other WEA courses on offer
Ongoing
Be a Short Term Foster Carer If you’ve worked with children with additional needs - we need your help! Manchester City Council is recruiting shortbreak foster carers – people with experience of working with children who have a physical or learning disability. You’ll help to look after a child in your own home between one and four nights a month, helping to give their family a break. Download the poster for Short Break Foster Carers
Foster now at manchester.gov.uk/fostering or call 0800 988 8931
Catch-22 LifeSkills Catch-22 is an employability support service offering advice and guidance to unemployed people throughout the Greater Manchester area including people who may have barriers to get into work. Working with individuals 16 years and above, they support a vast range of individuals in this community-based programme. Creating a bespoke career plan and access to apply for training funds means career options are endless on this programme.
Their trained Lifeskills advisors will support you to develop skills and experiences to prepare you for work through:
• One to one mentoring with a personal advisor
• Job search and application support
• CV writing and interview preparation, including mock interviews
• Support with funding for interview clothes, bus travel to interviews, PPE, DBS checks and subject to approval, we offer funding for courses to allow you to upskill and expand your knowledge
• Signposting to support services
• In-work support and coaching for 6 months after you have found a suitable role
• Personal development opportunities – including the chance to take part in the Catch-22 Ambassador Programme by sharing your views and personal back to work journey, helping to inspire others.
For more information visit www.catch-22.org.uk
or email: sharon.foster@catch-22.org.uk
Creative Aging Development Agency (CADA) launch their new website CADA is England’s new national development agency for creative ageing. Their aims are to:
Challenge ageism in the arts and heritage sectors and in society more widely
Celebrate and champion the cultural contribution of older people
Lead a fundamental rethink and reflection on ageing and creativity
Harness collective energy and impact to support systemic change
Keep an eye out on the CADA website for news and events and to read about the
Greater Manchester Culture Champions project.
Digital Advantage and SENDCode GM Supported Digital Work Hub Do you know young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so? Ones who are interested in digital but need a flexible and understanding approach to help them get back into education, training or the work place?
The course’s are for young people with SEND who are either not in education, employment and training, or at risk of becoming so. If you require any further information
Please contact Rav at rav@digitaladvantage.org.uk or call 07801 542286.
Find a Course - National Careers Service Find a course Find a course to help you improve your current digital skills or study for your future. Their trusted course providers include The Open University, Google, Amazon and FutureLearn. You can also search for courses from learning providers, including colleges and local authority providers which may offer work-related courses on a wide range of topics.
Get started with your new device Manchester's buzz Health and Wellbeing service have created 8 easy to follow guides to help you get started with using your new smartphone or tablet. There are versions in English, Farsi, Urdu, Arabic, Polish and Romanian.
Get Your Future Started Construction Academy Are you currently unemployed and interested in getting into construction? Learn real skills, gain qualifications, and get the opportunity to do work placements that could lead to paid work for young people. Interested in signing up? Contact them today for more information about the academy and how you can take part - email gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk
Gligan Fitness Are you interested in a Level 2 Fitness Instructor course? Gligan Fitness work with Manchester Active and are offering FREE courses for 16 to 24 year olds who are not currently in college or training! Course dates will be announced after you have signed up. If you are interested, Contact Hannah at: hannah@gliganfitness.co.uk or call 07577477921
Government - Skills Toolkit Free courses are available through an online platform launched by the government last year. The Skills Toolkit gives you access to free, high-quality digital and numeracy courses to help build up your skills, progress in work and boost your job prospects.
Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) Fully funded green employment opportunities One Manchester can offer funding to Manchester based employer hosts, to create and test new Green Employment roles. The project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Community Renewal Fund.
The Green Employment and Skills Partnership (GESP) project will create a total of 125 supported green jobs in areas such as sustainability, retrofit, construction, environmental management, recycling & reuse, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. This programme can also support a wider range of roles that can demonstrate a link to the environment and carbon reduction.
Supported green jobs will be of 3 to 6 months in duration and funded by One Manchester as part-time flexible job placements (15 hours per week) paid at Real Living Wage. Recruitment will be targeted to individuals who are unemployed, and who face barriers to employment.
Individuals recruited to the roles will benefit from additional support from a Green Employment Coach providing, employment support, coaching, and referral into aligned training offers.
If you are an employer and want to express an interest please email greenemployment@onemanchester.co.uk or for further details visit
One Manchester Green Employment and Skills
Hospitality Skills Academy for young people The Hospitality Skills Academy is a ‘one-stop’ shop of training and support; working with quality assured partners, who bring to the table their own expertise. Through their work with young people and the next generation of employees, they can ensure that this vibrant, creative industry, is recognised for the exciting opportunities it can offer for career progression.
They also have their Skills Support for Growth programme for 15-24yr olds in Manchester; the programme is led by the young person to develop their pathway into EET with support from Sarah who is their Young Persons Engagement and Progression Coach.
As well as the intensive 1:1 support, SSG offers access to a variety of training, placement and qualification opportunities across Manchester.
They'd love you to join them! Contact them today to book your place: gyfs@onemanchester.co.uk 0161 230 1057
Hospitality Skills Academy flyer Hospitality Skills Academy website Skills Support for Growth postcard
Juniper Training Drop in and see them on Tuesdays 1pm to 3pm or call to book an appointment. They support school leavers who are looking for a kick start to their career. They have a number of vocational pathways, traineeships, study programmes or apprenticeships that can improve the chances of gaining a real job, whilst earning qualifications
See the Juniper Training website or phone 0161 481 3343 for more info
Leading in uncertainty – Peer support for charity and social enterprise leaders IVAR are running 90 minute drop-in peer support sessions for up to 10 charity leaders at a time, every week, from June, via zoom. Attendees will have a safe space to share challenges, time to pause and reflect, and the opportunity to hear each other’s experiences of adapting to and coping with leading in prolonged uncertainty. The sessions are for leaders of charities, community organisations and social enterprises, based in the UK. The sessions take place weekly, starting in June 2021, until April 2022. More information and to sign up: Leading in Uncertainty sessions
Manchester Adult Educations Courses They offer both face-to-face and online opportunities so you can learn at home or come into one of their friendly centres. The courses include new Level 3 pathways in Adult Care, Mental Health, and Teaching Assistant. As well as Level 2 Early Years and many online, flexible opportunities for colleagues to upskill in their career.
For more information on the courses or to sign up click here
M-EET Your Match Currently has lots of opportunities listed for young people 16 to 24, who are not in education, employment or training M-EET Your Match lists traineeships, study programmes, volunteering opportunities, educational courses, work placements, life and employment skills courses, and Level 2 apprenticeships for young people age 16 to 24 in Manchester, who are not in education, employment or training.
Motiv8 Are you aged over 25, living in Greater Manchester and not in employment or training? If so, they can help you get back on track and move you nearer to training, job searching and employment opportunities.
They will support you with a personal action plan that is unique to your own needs. Your issues can range from debt and financial hardship, homelessness, domestic abuse, physical health, mental wellbeing and alcohol and drug dependency - and many more besides.
By helping to improve your health and wellbeing, self-confidence, self-esteem, finance and employability skills they will improve your chances of accessing training or finding a job.
Find out more about Motiv8
Agencies and individuals can email info@manchesterbbo.co.uk or contact the Manchester office on 0161 946 3556.
Programme to support 300 GM Businesses with Cybercrime launched with the Cyber Resilience Centre This fully funded programme includes 12 month membership, security awareness training, cyber security policy templates and 1-2-1 security consultation.
For more information on the Cybercrime programme and to sign up click here
National Careers Service Skills Assessments The National Careers Service have free online careers assessments which anyone can fill in to find out what sort of careers you may be suited to. Whether you are out of work at the moment, furloughed or interested in exploring other career options, you are invited to have a go at one of their short assessments.
Northmoor Community Centre Next Step project Face-to-face appointments for anyone aged 16+ for support with: · Benefits (including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, PIP) · Housing (including Manchester Move) · Jobs and CVs · Online Courses - Computer Support
To book: Call, text, email or pop in to book an appointment during their opening hours: Monday: 10am to 1pm Tuesday: 10am to 1pm Wednesday: 4pm to 7pm Thursday: 10am to 1pm Friday: 10am to 1pm
Northmoor Hub, 103 Northmoor Road, Longsight, Manchester M12 5RT 0161 248 4170 / 07458 300 781 / susan@northmoorcommunity.org
One Manchester Skills Support for Growth Do you work with young people aged 15 to 24? One Manchester now have a tailored and flexible service to work with young people. Their support looks to offer a positive step towards employment, apprenticeships, traineeships or further education. The Skills Support for Growth (SSG) service includes:
- One-to-one advice, guidance and employment support
- Work experience in various sectors such as catering, retail, creative,
construction and grounds maintenance
- Accredited training suited to the individual
- Confidence and skills training
- Support to make the transition to mainstream education or employment easier
Skills Support for Growth website
One Manchester - Support with your CV Understanding CVs Virtual Workshops Every Thursday, 1pm to 2.30pm Open to all ages, whether you are in a job already or are looking for one. You will learn: How to choose the best content and layout. Why the personal profile is an important part of a CV. Why you shouldn’t be copying and pasting your previous job descriptions. How to highlight your skills and achievements. Places are limited per session and can be reserved by contacting: 0161 230 1057 or onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk
Prince's Trust Team Programme Boost your confidence, meet new friends, gain new skills and progress on to work or further study.
For 16 to 25 year olds who are not in employment, education or training. You can study in Wythenshawe or across Greater Manchester, on this 12 week programme.
More info and to register for the Prince's Trust Team Programme
Reform Radio Life Lounge Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM! Their online well-being sessions have undergone a rebranding. Come and join The Life Lounge conversation where Reform Radio's Well-Being Manager Dan leads an online, open conversation about all things life. From 'you live and you learn' to 'current topics' everything is open for discussion and everyone is welcome. Dan provides a safe and open space for all to share, but even if you want to just come and listen that is perfectly fine too! If you want to get involved, please send an email to projects@reformradio.co.uk. Every Tuesday 1pm - 3pm on ZOOM! Life Lounge Flyer
Rising Stars Fund Manchester's Rising Stars Fund supports ambitious, talented 16 to 24 year olds to achieve their potential - by funding vital equipment, training and resources to enable them take their next steps to success in Work, Qualifications or Entrepreneurship, via grants of up to £2,000. Eligability:
- Aged 16 – 24 (or up to 30 with lived experience of homelessness)
- Applicants need to Live in the City of Manchester
- Applicants need to have a clear and realistic ambition or goal around employment, education, training or entrepreneurship.
- Applicants need to demonstrate inability to access funds themselves due to personal or family circumstances
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Serco and Skills for Growth Digital Careers Upskill Programme Free training opportunity for employed people in Greater Manchester! If you work in Greater Manchester’s digital, creative and tech industry, or would like to, you could benefit from new, fully-funded training through Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s Skills for Growth programme.
The Digital Careers Upskill Programme will support both people currently working in the digital field to upskill their existing knowledge base in order to progress, as well as re-skilling individuals working across different sectors who would like to get into a digital-focused career.
All partners supporting Serco have individual specialisms and will support learners to gain technical skills in a number of fields including cyber security, 3D printing, UX, web development, cloud engineering and more.
More information about the Digital Careers Upskill Programme
Partners can use the DCUP Serco.png image to help promote the offer along with the sample tweets in the Digital Careers Upskill Programme info document
Skills for Growth - SME Support Skills for Growth SME Support is a fully funded skills consultation service tailored to helping SMEs up-skill their employees and improve productivity.
Skill Up Workshops Are you looking to develop your Digital Skills? Would you like to access services, connect with others, learn how to use particular devices and apps, save money or improve your employment prospects?
Skill Up workshops can help you!
Day: Every Tuesday morning
Time: 10am to 12.15pm. Drop-in anytime
Location: North City Library, 931 Rochdale Rd, Manchester, M9 4AF
You do not need to have digital skills to attend these workshops. All abilities are welcome.
Call Kate on 07814 041432 for more information.
STAR Method Workshop Every Wednesday, 11am to 12.30pm Have you heard of the STAR Method for acing job interviews? Not sure what it is? Join online to find out more!
What will you learn? • What the STAR Method for job applications/interviews is • How to build a STAR story • How to use your STAR story on job applications and in interviews
Download the STAR Method Workshop flyer
Reserve your place by calling 0161 230 1057 or emailing onefuture@onemanchester.co.uk
Sonder Radio 50+ Sonder Radio is a community radio station for the 50+ demographic in Greater Manchester. Founded in 2016, their key aims have been to promote wellbeing, reduce isolation and advocate digital inclusion. They achieve this by running various creative workshops and connecting people through the content made by the community at Sonder. They encourage people at all skill levels to take part in their workshops, as they are catered to help teach and guide every participant from the ground up. They pride themselves on not leaving anyone behind. There is always, in every person, the capacity to learn something new and at Sonder Radio they hope to provide that experience for everyone that gets involved.
They are on the lookout for people who are 50+ who would like to join a community of like minded individuals to socialise and develop their digital, and creative skills.
For more information or to join Sonder Radio email autumn@sonderradio.com or alex@sonderradio.com
Step Together Volunteering For My Future Ex-Offender Course Step Together Volunteering supports participants to build and develop the personal and practical skills needed to move forward. As well as offering progression routes into volunteering, training, and employment. Step Together Volunteering aim to help overcome the barriers ex-offenders face in finding work and this tailored course comprises 20 hours of guided learning, 1:1 mentoring and home learning, CV and interview techniques and a plan to get you into volunteering within your community.
Transform Programme Are you based in the Greater Manchester area and currently unemployed, at risk of redundancy or considering returning to work after a break? Transform is a government-funded programme, focused on supporting individuals to find rewarding careers in the Further Education (FE) sector. For those who do not see teaching, or working in another role in FE, as the right choice for them, they will be supported to look at other options, which could include alternative employment or further study/training.
Transform Information flyer
If you are unsure if you are eligible, please visit www.transformprogramme.org, contact them by email at enquiries@transformprogramme.org or call 0333 090 5380 . Otherwise please apply by completing the short Transform application form.
Volunteer to become a Reading Coach - helping adults with reading Read Easy UK is a registered charity that works through affiliated local groups to provide one-to-one reading coaching to adults, using trained volunteers. As a volunteer Reading Coach you will receive training, to introduce you to some of the issues faced by adults with reading problems and how to use the Reading manuals. You and your matched reader will then choose an approved venue to meet. Download the Reading Coach Job Description Apply to be a voilunteer Reading Coach Contact: mcnrecruiter@readeasy.org.uk
Working Wardrobe is Open The One Manchester Working Wardrobe is a free service for men, providing access to interview clothing. Appointments are available on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm. Make a Working Wardrobe appointment
Volunteer to support the COVID-19 Booster campaign The government is calling on everyone to support the booster programme to avoid the NHS being overloaded and to keep the economy open.
To support the increase in demand for COVID-19 vaccinations and booster jabs, Manchester is in need of more volunteers. With the emerging news of the new strain of Covid-19 (Omicron) Macc and Volunteer Centre Manchester are supporting Manchester Health and Care Commissioning (MHCC) with its recruitment to support Manchester's vaccination programme at community-based sites across the city.
There are various roles that you can get involved with to support the programme including being a Volunteer Marshal, NHS Volunteer Stewards or Volunteer Vaccinators.
Visit the Manchester Community Central (MACC) site for more information on how you can volunteer:
Volunteering: Manchester's Covid-19 Vaccination Programme
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