CPCA Skills for Employment

CPCA Skills for Employment

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Contents

What we offer................................................................................................................. 3 Fast Track to Work........................................................................................................ 4 Employability................................................................................................................... 5 Essential Digital Skills................................................................................................... 6 Multiply - Cost of Living Budgeting........................................................................... 7 Functional Skills Maths................................................................................................. 8 Functional Skills English............................................................................................... 9 Multiply - Open Doors................................................................................................... 10 GAPS Study Programme.............................................................................................. 11 About TCHC...................................................................................................................... 12

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What we offer CAREER GO!

EMERGING TALENT

19-24 years old Employed or Unemployed Living in Peterborough, Fenland or Cambridgeshire

24+ years old Unemployed or Economically Inactive Living in Peterborough, Fenland or Cambridgeshire

FAST TRACK TO WORK

COST-OF-LIVING BUDGETING

19-24 Unemployed/Employed or 24+ years old Unemployed/Economically Inactive Living in Peterborough, Fenland or Cambridgeshire

OPEN DOORS For prison leavers or those on temporary licence 19+ years old, unemployed or economically inactive Living in Fenland, Peterborough or Cambridgeshire

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19+ years old, unemployed, employed or economically inactive Living in Fenland, Peterborough or Cambridgeshire

GAPS

STUDY PROGRAMME

16-24 years old Not in education, work or training (19-24 must have an EHCP) This programme is funded by the Department for Education.

FAST TRACK TO WORK On this course, you will have the chance to gain qualifications in:

EMPLOYABILITY

ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS

Understanding mindset and focus on key qualities employers look for, gain support in CV, job search and interview techniques

Staying safe online, online applications, shopping online securely and basic Microsoft packages including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Whilst on this course you can also gain support in cost of living budgeting.

Please note: all courses can be taken where eligible and appropriate. You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS)

79%

of job seekers use social media to find their ideal job match.

MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live jobs CV and job application support Interview training

Available for: Unemployed or Economically Inactive individuals aged 24+, living in Peterborough, Fenland or Cambridgeshire.

Location:

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TCHC GAPS, Market Chambers, 2nd Floor, cpca@tchc.net / 01923 698476 Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XW *sourced from: standout-cv.com *sourced from: Kelvin *sourced Murray from: & Co,Kelvin 2015 Murray & Co, 2015

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EMPLOYABILITY Level 1 Duration: 5 days per week for 1 week

97%

of employers say that soft skills are key to business growth or success*

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Understanding mindset Understand how mindset affects employability & focus on key qualities employers look for.

Job and training search skills Gain necessary knowledge and skills to carry out job searches. Identify the best places to look for suitable job opportunities, use job-searching resources & know what support is available.

Interview skills Introduction to the preparation needed for job interviews and being interviewed. Find out more about the recruiting organisation and the role, identifying and preparing for potential interview questions, appropriate dress and language for interviews, speaking and listening skills and getting feedback.

Writing a CV Learn what information is required when making a CV. Cost-of-living budgeting You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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ESSENTIAL DIGITAL SKILLS Entry Level 3

Duration: 4 days per week for 2 weeks

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

92%

of jobs now require digital skills*

Being safe and responsible online and on digital devices: Gain knowledge in digital threats for security, reporting concerns and digital wellbeing

Digital Devices: Gain knowledge of hardware/software, learn how to use digital devices to handle information

Entering, editing and formatting information: Gain knowledge in different file types & how to use suitable applications with different digital media

Word, Excel and PowerPoint: Create digital media including taking screenshot images, using online images, creating pictures and videos using on digital devices

Digital communication: Gain knowledge of digital footprints and different types of digital communications

Transacting and using online services: Gain knowledge of verification checks and be able to use online forms such as job applications and shopping online securely

Cost-of-living budgeting You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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COST-OF-LIVING BUDGETING WITH MULTIPLY Take part in the National Numeracy Challenge!

WHAT WILL I LEARN? You will gain support in becoming more confident using basic everyday maths skills and learn how to budget and manage your money within your means and monthly income, including – Money Saving Tips: chain meals and shopping around for utilities etc.

Learners will be assisted to create their own individualised personal budgeting plan including, payroll deductions and converting between yearly, monthly and weekly amounts.

You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting

Living in a Cambridgeshire or Peterborough postcode, aged 19+ and don’t have maths GCSE at Grade C (or equivalent).

61% of people admit they no longer feel confident in managing their money*

Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS Entry Level 1 to Level 2

7 in 10

WHAT WILL I LEARN? Maths Functional Skills is made up of three elements...

employers report an improvement in quality of work by employees with good maths skills*

Using numbers and the number system Using common measures, shape and space Handling data and information There will be a calculator and non-calculation exam.

You will also gain support with cost-of-living budgeting.

You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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cpca@tchc.net / 01923 698476 *sourced from: skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk *sourced from: Kelvin Murray & Co, 2015

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS ENGLISH Entry Level 1 to Level 2

What will I learn?

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

English Functional Skills is made up of three elements...

Reading Writing Speaking and Listening

95% of UK jobs require employees to be able to read*

There will be an assessment for each of the three areas above.

You will also gain support with cost-of-living budgeting.

You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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OPEN DOORS MULTIPLY FOR PRISON LEAVERS Take part in the National Numeracy Challenge!

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

TCHC have designed a course specifically to support prison leavers or those on temporary licences (who do not have Level 2 maths or equivalent), to learn non-regulated maths skills, to support community reintegration and job entry opportunities.

We will deliver face to face and blended learning sector-based courses to cover numeracy skills required by local employers.

On this course you will learn cost-of-living budgeting, how to be confident with numbers, life skills and work skills such as CV writing, interview techniques/approaches.

You will need to be available for an appointment to do your initial assessments and course sign up.

CONTINUED SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE: Careers Guidance Information, Advice & Guidance Access to National Careers Service (NCS) MCS Support Mentoring Coaching Signposting Real Work Experience Work placements Job shadowing Volunteering opportunities Employment Hub Access to local employers live job vacancies CV and job application support Interview training

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cpca@tchc.net / 01923 698476 *sourced from www.money.co.uk *sourced from: Kelvin Murray & Co, 2015

86% of jobs require simple addition and subtraction*

GAPS

STUDY PROGRAMME PETERBOROUGH

GAPS STUDY PROGRAMME Helping young people out of education or training to gain qualifications, work experience and confidence to achieve their goals.

TAIL BUSINESS & RE

WORK EXPERIENC E

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS MATHS & ENGLISH

WORK SKILLS

INDEPENDENCE

CONTACT US NOW ON: peterborough.gaps@tchc.net 01733 301164 www.tchc.net

L CARE IA C O S & H T L HEA CHILDCARE

This is for individuals not in education or training aged 16-24.

This programme is funded by the Department for Education.

About Us TCHC GROUP TCHC Group Limited have been a leading provider of skills training and provision for 18 years, delivering our vision of transforming the lives of individuals by being the first-choice provider for exceptional delivery of employment, skills and business support.

TCHC has also helped thousands of people facing redundancy and unemployment to re-train, improve their skills and confidence, and find rewarding new work.

PETERBOROUGH Market Chambers, 2nd Floor, Cathedral Square, Peterborough, PE1 1XW

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HEAD OFFICE 2nd Floor, 21 Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1AP