Supporting GMB Members through redundancy
All GMB members have access to the GMB Reachout support programme. Project officers are on hand to assist and give quality confidential help, advice and support helping you navigate next steps. Call 0161 877 9439
One to One skills checks
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Where are your strengths and weaknesses? What can be done in the short term to help you progress and address any shortfalls or gaps in your education?
The team can work with other support networks close to your workplace or home in providing access to other opportunities local to you.
Welfare Rights Assessment
Employability Workshops
Understanding and navigating the Welfare Rights System can be a confusing and daunting task. The Reachout project can conduct benefits health checks to see what you may be entitled to and help with completing the necessary forms to make claims. Remember the impacts may also affect your loved ones or other family members in your household.
Short courses to quickly get you prepared
Finance/Debt Advice
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Help preparing a CV Job Searching in a digital world Interview techniques Covering Letters Presentation skills
Access to Training
From understanding pensions, implications of redundancy payments, problems with debt or gambling - support is available every step of the way. The Reachout project work with a number of specialist organisations and charities who can offer free confidential advice in all areas of financial or debt management.
All members on the redundancy programme have access to a range of fully funded courses ranging from Math’s, English, ICT, Informal Learning, Webinars and Professional Development. Courses can be delivered on site, at one of our training centres, online or from home. Speak to one of the team for more details about specific courses to suit you.
Career advice
One to one advice and coaching
Are you looking to make a change, do you want to try something new or start your own business? Help is available. Not sure you have the right skills, do you need to speak to a business advisor?
Would you benefit from support from a life coach, has the potential threat of redundancy or proposed changes in your work had a negative impact on your mental health?
To speak to one of the team or for more information call 0161 877 9439 where you can discuss your needs and we will get the ball rolling. Contact Us Email: info@gmbreachout.org.uk Tel: 0161 8779439 @gmbreachout
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