It Job Support In South London

Feb. 3, 2010 - PRLog -- The ‘Response to Redundancy’ programme which is operating across South London, is offering a new programme of IT training aimed at individuals who have lost their jobs, those at risk of unemployment, and anyone who wants to update their skills.

The training will be free to job seekers who are currently unemployed, but is also open to anyone living in the area. Most of the courses will be offered at the Prospects Professional Training and Consultancy (PPTC) Centre in Croydon – in partnership with Croydon College to help boost skills for individuals and help them into new jobs and to develop their potential.

Since September 2009, the ‘Response to Redundancy’ programme has helped people across the south of the capital, courses currently on offer include:
09.02.10 Improving Word Skills - ICT Course
10.02.10 Creative Word - ICT Course
16.02.10 Excel Everyday - ICT Course
19.02.10 Presenting and Pictures in PowerPoint - ICT Course
23.02.10 Speed Data basing - ICT Course

The Response to Redundancy Programme has already made a real difference to people seeking work and training opportunities. One recent success story involved local resident Sue Denton, who was made redundant after working for a contract leasing company as an administrator/receptionist for 8 years.  Sue joined the Response to Redundancy programme and undertook several training courses and workshops including; Microsoft Excel – Intermediate, Word – Intermediate and a Customer Service Course.  The training built her confidence and enhanced Sue’s skills. After completing a session on application forms and interview skills, Sue was successfully interviewed for a new role with a national company and has already started work with them.

Sue’s said: “The courses were great, I felt relaxed and not afraid to ask for help. I really updated my skills and knowledge”

Prospect’s PPTC’s ‘Response to Redundancy’ programme is available in Bexley, Bromley, Croydon, Greenwich, Kingston, Lewisham, Merton, Richmond and Sutton, and all training is based on individual needs.  As well as IT training, the programme offers workshops to explore alternative career paths, training in work readiness, CV writing and interview techniques, counselling skills and – for those considering a career change – accredited post-16 teacher training programmes.

Managers under notice of redundancy or made redundant within the last six months can access PPTC’s management workshop programme including ‘job winning skills’ and tailored development support.

Registrations for these opportunities are ongoing, with workshops continuously running. The programme is free of charge to those meeting the eligibility criteria, but as funding is limited individuals and organisations are advised to register their interest as soon as possible.

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