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Free Courses for Job Seekers

Our courses provide jobseekers support into getting back into employment

These courses aim to provide jobseekers with better opportunities into finding employment

Entry Level

Confidence into Work

Course Details

This course is designed to help people explore the skills and qualities they already have to boost their confidence and help them explore employment options, if suitable. The focus is on confidence-building for the first six weeks and on employability in the final four weeks.

  • Location: JobSmart
  • Start Date: October, February and April
  • Fee: This course is fully funded for those who are unemployed
  • Duration: Weekly 3 hour sessions for 10 weeks

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

No formal test, an attendance certificate will be issued.

Pitstop Employability

Course Details

This session is for unemployed people to help plan their journey back to employment. Book a session with Jobsmart staff to help with CV creation or amendments, and advice on interview preparation, as needed.

  • Location: JobSmart
  • Start Date: Appointments are available throughout the week. Please enquire.
  • Fee: This course is fully funded for those who are unemployed – eligibility criteria applies. Those who are employed but earn less than £25,750 may be eligible for fee remission.
  • Duration: 45 minutes

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Assessment is via portfolio-based learning and assessment.

Entry Level

Time to Shine

Course Details

This is a weekly supportive session in which people can take part in quizzes and games, do crafts, watch films and more. The focus is on social skills and making new connections.

  • Location: JobSmart
  • Start Date: Multiple start dates throughout the year, please enquire.
  • Fee: This course is fully funded for those who are unemployed – eligibility criteria applies.
  • Duration: Weekly 2 hour sessions

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

No formal test, an attendance certificate will be issued.

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Faisal Mokhammad-Aiup, originally a refugee from Afghanistan and later Ukraine, overcame significant challenges to win both the Rising Above Adversity Award and FE Student of the Year Award. After running a successful mobile phone business in Ukraine, Faisal arrived in the UK in 2022 and joined Jobsmart’s Security programme. Despite initial language barriers, his determination led to successful completion of the course and earning his Door Supervisor licence. Faisal is now thriving in retail security, grateful for the support he received and actively sharing his inspiring journey with others.

Faisal Mokhammad-Aiup
Security (SIA) Course

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