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Published 2nd March 2021
Inspire is encouraging unemployed residents in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, Derby and Derbyshire to get in touch to get free help and support into training and employment.
If you are currently unemployed, have recently been made redundant or you are looking for a career change, you may be eligible to receive free, personalised support with no impact on benefits.
Through the Way2Work initiative, which is part funded by the European Social Fund, Inspire has a team of experienced, qualified advisors who can offer:
• Help with job searches and benefits claims
• Help with CV writing – new or updated
• Support with job applications and interview skills
• Free or low-cost personalised courses for young people and adults
• Free Maths and English courses
• IT programmes
• Access to volunteering and work placement opportunities
• Information about courses and options in your area
• Advice and support with changing career
• Financial support with interview or “first-day” costs
Career boosting courses
Inspire has opened its (virtual) doors to residents across Nottinghamshire and beyond looking to change or progress their career through a range of accredited and industry recognised qualifications. Inspire learner Michaela recently completed a Level 1 Mental Health Awareness course, and has since secured a role as a Mental Health First Aider in a school.
“It’s been an amazing
experience. I was able to fit the hours and workload around my children, and I
would recommend it to anybody. It’s an accredited course and it’s helped me with
my career progression. I had help every step of the way with lots of guidance
and support.”
“We know Covid-19 has had an impact on secure employment in our communities and we’re here to help people into training and employment through a very bespoke and personalised service.”
“We’ll link people with a mentor who will provide all the support needed, helping people to recognise their skills and build their confidence. This can include things like writing or updating a CV, job applications, volunteering or work experience. We can also offer people recognised qualifications in Maths, English and IT, and professional accredited courses at levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 in subjects such as Health and Social Care, Mental Health Awareness, Customer Service Skills, Counselling, Management and Education and Training.”
“I’d like to encourage anyone in a redundancy situation, or anyone who is re-evaluating their career to get in touch because there’s a lot we can help with as well as progression opportunities for further studies if that’s what people want.”
Learn online
Inspire Learning offers hundreds of online courses allowing people to learn something new or brush up their skills in the comfort of their own home, and also distance learning opportunities which offer a more flexible approach, allowing people to learn at a time and pace that suits them.
How to get help into training or employment
People who need help and support to get into training or employment can get in touch by calling 01623 677 200 or by email learning@inspireculture.org.uk
