Career Support & Training
If you've been out of the job market for a while, it can be daunting to think about returning. You may feel that you are out of touch with technology or that your skills are a little bit rusty, however there is a great deal of support out there to increase your confidence and get you back to work. Here's some useful resources to check out.
NEXT COURSE STARTS IN APRIL 2012
Barnet College - Women's Return to Work Course
A FREE course, designed for women looking to get back into work, education or training after bringing up their children or who have not worked or studied for some time.
Communication & Functional Skills
Working on communication skills which will increase your levels of Literacy and other skills needed to get a job or access further and higher education. This part of the course can lead to a City & Guilds Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Functional Skills.
Computers and IT
Working on computers, learning new skills and updating own knowledge. This part of the course focuses on Word Processing and can lead to a Barnet College Certificate in IT.
Personal Development
Building up confidence and knowledge to help students make the right choices and to become aware of how to progress after the course. This part of the course includes creating great CV’s, how to complete job / college application forms, interview techniques and how best to present yourself. Once completed you will receive a Barnet College Certificate in Personal Development
The course runs every term for 12 weeks, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am to 2.30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays One Stop Shop, Grahame park, Fridays at Barnet College, Grahame Park.
To register for this course please contact:
Nicola Eccles on 020 8200 7117 or Jan Brennan on 020 8266 4284.
Barnet College - Adult Community Learning
There's a wide range of free courses on offer for adults at small, friendly venues across Barnet. Courses include complementary therapies, introduction to counselling, computer skills and return to work skills. Download the brochure here or contact Jan Brennan on 020 8266 4284.
http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/The-College/college-schools-and-departments/adult-and-community-learners/adult-and-community-learning-barnet
Net Mums
Not sure you want to return to your old job? Had an idea for a career change or maybe even a new business? Would enjoy meeting new friends in the same position?
Whatever your BIG IDEA this fun and inspirational course helps you learn the basic skills of setting up a new enterprise, and become more innovative all at the same time!
http://www.netmums.com/barnet/local/view/classes-for-you/other-classes/business-basics-jump-course
Women Like Us
It can be difficult to get back to work after a break to raise a family. Many women worry their skills are out of date, that they've lost all their contacts, or that the job market has changed so much it's barely recognisable. And then there’s the extra challenge of finding a job that fits round family commitments.
That’s why Women Like Us provides a range of practical advice and support, specifically geared to women in this situation.
We can help you regain your confidence, re-assess your skills and talents, improve your interview technique and find new ways to look for work.
http://www.womenlikeus.org.uk/careersupport.aspx
Working Mums
Got a question on work rights or child care? Here is a panel of experts to ask.
http://www.workingmums.co.uk/advice-and-support/
If you've been out of the job market for a while, it can be daunting to think about returning. You may feel that you are out of touch with technology or that your skills are a little bit rusty, however there is a great deal of support out there to increase your confidence and get you back to work. Here's some useful resources to check out.
NEXT COURSE STARTS IN APRIL 2012
Barnet College - Women's Return to Work Course
A FREE course, designed for women looking to get back into work, education or training after bringing up their children or who have not worked or studied for some time.
Communication & Functional Skills
Working on communication skills which will increase your levels of Literacy and other skills needed to get a job or access further and higher education. This part of the course can lead to a City & Guilds Level 1 or 2 Certificate in Functional Skills.
Computers and IT
Working on computers, learning new skills and updating own knowledge. This part of the course focuses on Word Processing and can lead to a Barnet College Certificate in IT.
Personal Development
Building up confidence and knowledge to help students make the right choices and to become aware of how to progress after the course. This part of the course includes creating great CV’s, how to complete job / college application forms, interview techniques and how best to present yourself. Once completed you will receive a Barnet College Certificate in Personal Development
The course runs every term for 12 weeks, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9.30am to 2.30pm, Tuesdays & Thursdays One Stop Shop, Grahame park, Fridays at Barnet College, Grahame Park.
To register for this course please contact:
Nicola Eccles on 020 8200 7117 or Jan Brennan on 020 8266 4284.
Barnet College - Adult Community Learning
There's a wide range of free courses on offer for adults at small, friendly venues across Barnet. Courses include complementary therapies, introduction to counselling, computer skills and return to work skills. Download the brochure here or contact Jan Brennan on 020 8266 4284.
http://www.barnetsouthgate.ac.uk/The-College/college-schools-and-departments/adult-and-community-learners/adult-and-community-learning-barnet
Net Mums
Not sure you want to return to your old job? Had an idea for a career change or maybe even a new business? Would enjoy meeting new friends in the same position?
Whatever your BIG IDEA this fun and inspirational course helps you learn the basic skills of setting up a new enterprise, and become more innovative all at the same time!
http://www.netmums.com/barnet/local/view/classes-for-you/other-classes/business-basics-jump-course
Women Like Us
It can be difficult to get back to work after a break to raise a family. Many women worry their skills are out of date, that they've lost all their contacts, or that the job market has changed so much it's barely recognisable. And then there’s the extra challenge of finding a job that fits round family commitments.
That’s why Women Like Us provides a range of practical advice and support, specifically geared to women in this situation.
We can help you regain your confidence, re-assess your skills and talents, improve your interview technique and find new ways to look for work.
http://www.womenlikeus.org.uk/careersupport.aspx
Working Mums
Got a question on work rights or child care? Here is a panel of experts to ask.
http://www.workingmums.co.uk/advice-and-support/
Working Families
Getting Into Work: A guide for parents of disabled children returning to work.
Free guide offering practical advice to parents of disabled children on topics including job seeking, care, finance and rights in the workplace. (2009) Hard copies now sold out: pdf version only available. Unless you are buying other items from this shop, it is easier to download this free report directly from:
www.workingfamilies.org.uk/admin/uploads/Getting%20Into%20Work.pdf