Are you unsure how to re-enter the workplace? Are you talking yourself out of a job before you've even applied? Are you unsure how to explain gaps in your CV? This short, friendly course will help you address these questions - in the company of other women looking to return to work.
Additional information about this course
Working in partnership with East Surrey College delivering Adult community education
Course aim
This course is for women who wish to re-enter the workforce following a career break.
Do I need any particular skills or experience?
- No skills or experience needed
By the end of the course I should be able to:
- Identify up to three skills I can present to employers
- List at least two steps I can take to become more confident in finding a job
- Set two goals for myself to become work-ready
- Comfortably describe what I have been doing while away from the workforce
How will I be taught?
- The WEA tutor will use a range of different teaching and learning methods and encourage you and the group to be actively involved in your learning
What kind of feedback can I expect?
- A range of informal activities will be used by the tutor to see what you are learning which may include quizzes, question and answer, small projects and discussion
- You will have opportunities to discuss your progress with your tutor
- You will be encouraged to share your work with the group and discuss your learning
What else do I need to know?
- All materials will be provided
- Pen (to take notes) An open approach to learning A willingness to contribute in the group A copy of your CV (if you have one)
Pre-course work, reading and information sources
- No pre reading or pre course work is required
What can I do next?
- Progress to another WEA course
- Progress to a course with another provider
- This course could lead to a range of job opportunities. Follow link to National Careers Service for more details https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
- Become involved with the WEA in a range of voluntary work and other activities including campaigning as a WEA member
- Become involved as a volunteer for a WEA partner or another organisation
- You could progress to Higher Education courses. Follow link to the PEARL website for information http://pearl.open.ac.uk/
- Access the WEA What Next? booklet here http://www.wea.org.uk/learn-wea/what-can-i-do-next
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