At A1 Community Works Ltd, in conjunction with Change Technologies, we aim to deliver a wide range of courses to the local and wider communities.
We cover a wide range of subjects including self development coaching, resume building & computer skills.
Employability Training
This programme is aimed at getting people back into employment or further training as soon as possible by working on several key areas:
- Creating a new C.V
- Creating covering and speculative letters to send to prospective employers
- Interview Techniques
- Areas of personal development such as confidence building
Psychometric Test (iWAM)
An individual completes a multi-choice questionnaire about their attitude and motivation to work, which benefits them in the following ways:
- Highlights areas of development
- Provides a list of suitable job roles for the learner
- Flags up possible barriers to work
- Provides details of an individuals inherent abilities that can be used for careers advice and as an input for CV writing.
Think Positive
This programme is tailored to support JSA customers that have been recognised to have key barriers to work and aims to enable them to gain sustainable employment, this is achieved by:
- Identifying transferable skills
- Increasing motivation – redress low aspirations
- Improving interpersonal skills
- Undertaking a flexible work placement
Free Computer Training
Free basic computer training delivered through the computer, aimed at complete beginners or those with limited knowledge.
- Learn a range of practical courses i.e. ‘Understanding Job Hunting Online’
- Acquiring new skills
- Gain basic keyboard and mouse skills
- Learning to send emails