Employability Skills Workshop Study Mode: Part Time   |    Course Level: N/A

Where will this course lead?

This Employment Skills Workshop Programme is a short-term course designed to equip participants with the essential skills needed to secure suitable employment across a range of career paths. Its duration provides ample time to explore key topics in depth and develop practical abilities that are vital for succeeding in today's job market, helping you confidently apply the tools required to achieve meaningful, long-term employment.

Benefits to you:

• Improve employability and work readiness
• Remove practical and confidence-based barriers to employment
• Support individuals who are unemployed, economically inactive, or in insecure work
• Be flexible, short, and responsive to learner needs rather than curriculum heavy

What will I study?

There are various topics covered to prepare individuals to lead and team in different organisations and industries but focusing mainly on employability skills. You'll study a range of topics, including:

• Understanding Employment & the Labour Market
• CV and Application Skills
• Interview preparation
• Essential Workplace Skills (Soft Skills)
• Confidence, Motivation & Self-Management
• Digital Skills for Job Search

This will culminate with a personal development planning and employability skills workshop to aid application to gaining employment and/or finding suitable courses and qualification to continue education.

How will this course be delivered?

The programme will be 8 weeks in duration. Applications are open so please apply now!

Duration: 1 evening per week - Wed 6-9pm

Mode: Part-time

Delivery: In class

Locations: Blossomfield Campus

How will I be assessed?

By the end of the workshop, learners typically:

• Have an updated or improved CV
• Feel more confident applying for jobs
• Understand employer expectations
• Are better prepared for interviews
• Know next steps into work, training, or further support

How do I get a place on the course?

Click "Enquire Now" or email Adult.Skills@Solihull.ac.uk for further information.

What are the entry requirements?

To enrol on the course, you should:

• Hold a West Midlands postcode
• Be aged 19 or above
• Income below £36,13

What else do I need to know?

All resources and materials needed for the course will be provided. Attendance and participation in all sessions are mandatory to qualify for a certificate.

*Free subject to eligibility criteria.

What can I do after this course?

After completing the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to apply for roles in a variety of roles. This course is a stepping stone to a long-term and rewarding career.