Extended Award in Employability Skills Session One Planning for Progression

Aim of the Programme The aim of this programme is to develop your skills in employability and to gain a qualification to reflect your achievement. The qualification you will achieve is the City and Guilds Extended Award in Employability Skills.

Overview of the Programme - Sessions 1 and 2 Session 1 1.Understanding what you need to learn 2.Planning and reviewing your learning Session 2 1.Identifying your possible job roles/career choices 2.Searching for a job 3.Creating job alerts 4.Creating a CV

Overview of the Programme - Sessions 3 and 4 Session 3 1.Describing effective interview techniques 2.Preparing for an interview Session 4 1.Completing an application form 2.Practicing your interview skills 3.Reviewing the programme

Session 1 - Learning Objectives By the end of this session you will: 1.Identify your learning needs and goals by completing an initial assessment and diagnostic. 2.Identify personal strengths needed for learning and work. 3.Say what your personal job goals are. 4.Create a plan to improve specific skills. 5.Identify employment and learning opportunities.

Domestics No smoking. Arrangements for refreshments. Lunch. Comfort breaks. Mobile devices to be switched off. In the event of a fire go to the nearest fire exit then proceed to the fire assembly point and await further instructions by Fire Wardens. If you have an accident whilst in the centre notify a member of staff. Follow any safety instructions located around the building and report any issues to staff.

Skills and Qualities Customer focused Polite Professional Reliable Good time keeper Communication skills Team player Product knowledge

Transferable Skills I set up a fund raising stall for children in need and got help from family and friends who baked cakes and sweets so that I raised a total of £250. Skills shown: Initiative Drive Communication Team player Customer focus Knowledge of finances.

Action Planning What could be better? Where would you like to be? What actions can you take to get there?

Action Planning What could be better? My confidence Where would you like to be? I would like to be able to speak to people confidently What actions can you take to get there? Take part in discussions during this course Present findings in group sessions Take part in the mock interview on day 4

Work and Learning Opportunities Full time employment Part time employment Volunteering Full time education Part time courses Apprenticeships Traineeships

Finding out about Work Opportunities Jobcentre Employment agencies Internet Newspapers Local area

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