EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training (CWCCT) is offering a series of short courses over the summer break, funded by the European Social Fund (ESF), designed to help young people gain the skills and confidence as they move into the world of work.

With a strong track record of working in partnership with schools to raise awareness amongst young people of the workplace, Chamber Training is providing an invaluable pathway from education into employment.

The ‘Summer Schools’ consist of four short courses with options in employability, accountancy, hairdressing and children’s care. Aimed at helping young people to identify their strengths, transferable skills and aspirations, there will be particular emphasis on interview techniques, making successful job applications and CV development.  The vocational tasters around accountancy, hairdressing and children’s care will give an insight into the opportunities and career paths available. 

Commenting on the summer schools, Anita Tomsett, Apprenticeship Recruitment Lead at Chamber Training said, “The Summer Schools have been designed to support young people in Coventry, residing CV1 to CV6, with their career planning. By attending one day a week during the summer holiday break, young people will learn how to build their confidence and knowledge of what the local job market offers.

“The courses include accountancy, which will give an insight into financial transactions, book-keeping systems and business accounts.  The child care course will give an insight into the childcare industry.  Individuals will hear from apprentices who are following early year’s apprenticeships and also have the opportunity to participate in an interview with a nursery manager.

“For those interested in hairdressing, the course offers an insight into the creative world of hairdressing along with an opportunity to work alongside junior stylists in a fully working salon.

 “The Summer Schools are ideal for anyone in Year 10 or Post-16 who are intending to return to school or college in September, but are considering options for the future. We can also help mature candidates wishing to make a career change or develop their skill-set.”

To find out more about Chamber Training’s ‘Summer Schools’ please contact our Recruitment Team on 024 7623 1122 or enquiries@cw-chambertraining.co.uk