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Online learning
by acl-essex
Get Back into Work
Free
online workshops available all year round!
Improve your employment prospects to get back into work or move into a new job opportunity.
How do I get a job in a changing world?
The course will be hands on to support you with hints and tips to research vacancies through different sources and in a variety of employment sectors, identify your own USP (Unique Selling Point) and how you can recognise your transferable and life skills that will enable you to move into a new job role.
To take part in this online course you must have internet access and a device that can be used to send and receive information and activities. A camera and working audio will allow you to fully engage with the course.
• Facts on Essex • What’s your USP (Unique Selling Point) • Transferable skills – how to identify your
transferable skills/ life experience
• Job searches
Get to grips with modern recruitment practices
The course will include hints and tips on bringing your CV up to scratch, using Social Media to effectively sell yourself, participating in a digital interview, and preparing a digital presentation.
To take part in this online course you must have internet access and a device that can be used to send and receive information and activities. A camera and working audio will allow you to fully engage with the course.
• Digital Presentation skills • CV Preparation • Using Social Media • Digital presence • Digital interviews • Courses for personal development
Now let’s get the job
You will part complete an application to highlight your transferable skills and practice writing strong supporting statements. You will create a short application video and look at how you can effectively use feedback.
To take part in this online course you must have internet access and a device that can be used to send and receive information and activities. A camera and working audio will allow you to fully engage with the course.
Embedding your transferable skills in an application form and an interview
• Making CV and application form stand out in
digital age
• Applying via Social Media Channels • Writing a killer intro/ speculative email • Online presentation • Dealing with feedback
COMMUNITY & FAMILY LEARNING
If you are a parent, grandparent or carer for a child or young person living in Essex we have support for you.
Majority of our courses are delivered live, in real time, in an online classroom while others are available in partnerships with schools and community venues following strict, current COVID guidelines.
We work in partnership with schools, early years settings, community organisations and partners that support families. We aim to give adults the tools and confidence to inspire and motivate the children they care for and help build a productive community ethos.
If you’re interested in enrolling on a course, please visit
aclessex.com/community-family-
learning-online, contact
lifelong.learning@essex.gov.uk
or call
