This welcoming online community is open to Hart residents who are unemployed or at risk of redundancy and actively looking for employment. 

Hart into Employment is delivered by careers and employment professionals from an established Job Clubs provider [3], and is supported by Hart District Council. 

Finding work or training has many challenges and can feel as if it is a full-time job in its own right. Working with others in a similar situation can provide support and encouragement whilst the experienced facilitators can offer guidance and information.  

Registering for Hart into Employment will give you access to a flexible support offer including:  

• Regular online group sessions facilitated by experienced careers advisors 
• Tailored support with CVs, interview skills, job search skills  
• Online employment ready support materials and training  
• An online community forum to connect with others who are in a similar situation, network, view vacancies and train courses  
• Support to enhance your resilience, motivation and confidence  
• Careers tools to enable you to recognise your transferable skills and experiences, and explore your career options  

Spaces are limited. This programme is for Hart residents who are currently out of work or at risk of redundancy. The programme is delivered online and participants will need access to a PC, laptop, tablet or phone, with internet access. To find out more and to sign up please email hart@jobclubs.co.uk [4]. Please note, you will be contacted for an informal chat to ensure this programme is right for you.  

For alternative support options and further information about employment, skills and training please contact the Hart Employment and Skills Hub via jobskills@hart.gov.uk [2]. 

National Careers Service 

The National Careers Service [5] offers personalised advice for anyone looking to choose or change their career. 

Links to Work M3 

Delivered by FEDCAP [6]  offering tailored employability support to help individuals on Universal Credit plan the journey back into work.  

GOV.UK 

You can use the ‘Find a job’ [7] online service to find and apply for jobs.  

Local Jobcentre Plus 

Visit the Jobcentre Plus Job Help [8] website for a range of support and to search latest vacancies. Local Job Centres are also sharing information through social media. Follow Job Centre Plus Hampshire on Twitter @JCPinHants_IOW [9] or on Facebook for the latest information and job vacancies.

Kickstart opportunities:

Open to individuals aged 16-24 and on Universal Credit [10], the Kickstart Scheme is a 6 month paid job with a local employer, funded by the Government. It provides a fully funded opportunity for young people to gain experience of working in some of exciting local companies, across a range of roles and sectors. 

For more information visit the Want a Kickstart? [11] website or speak to your job coach.

Apprenticeship hub:

The apprenticeship hub can help you find an apprenticeship in your area and across all sectors, plus they can support you with your application. Visit The Apprenticeship Hub [12] website for more information.

Speed You Up - WSX Enterprise:

Interested in starting your own business? If you are between 16 and 25 years of age, live in Surrey or Hampshire and are not currently working, this might be something for you. This project will help you discover your skills and talents and advise you on how to choose a type of business you could run. It will guide you through all the stages of a business set up and give you the confidence and knowledge needed to set up a business. If you would like to know more visit the WSX Enterprise [13] website.

 

Apprenticeships are an excellent way of getting qualifications and workplace experience.  As an employee, you can earn as you learn, and you get practical skills from the workplace. For apprenticeship vacancies and answers to your questions visit the National Apprenticeship Service [14] website.

There are a host of skills and training opportunities available, including many free courses. For sector specific training courses, such as entry routes into construction and care, please email jobskills@hart.gov.uk [2] to find out what is available. Below is a sample of current training initiatives.

Local Colleges:

Both Farnborough College of Technology [15] and Basingstoke College of Technology [16] offer professional courses, including many free courses at the moment, to support individuals back into work or to change career route.

Community First: 

Community First's Learning and Development team provides high value training programmes that aim to provide you with the skills you need to enable you to develop your capabilities and improve your effectiveness. Visit the Community First [17] website for more information.

Online courses:

Hampshire Libraries have a range of courses including skills and employability courses. Visit the Hampshire Libraries [18] website for more information.

The Skills Toolkit [19] website is made up of free online courses, tools and resources to help you improve your digital and numeracy skills. The Department for Education has consulted some of the country’s leading educational experts and employers to make up a collection of high quality resources to suit a range of interests and skill levels.

Future Learn [20] allows you to learn 100% online with world-class universities and industry experts. Develop your career, learn a new skill, or pursue your hobbies with flexible online courses.

BT Skills for Tomorrow - BT have collaborated with leading digital skills organisations to collage courses and information on a range of subjects, from getting online for the first time, to honing your skills for work. For more information visit the BT Skills for Tomorrow [21] website.

Google Digital Garage - Discover a range of free learning content designed to help your business or hlep you in your career. To find out more visit the Google Digital Garage Courses [22] 

Inspiring Enterprise [23] offers free business advice, mentoring, training courses and support to people who are unemployed and don't work and would like to start their own business.

While you are looking for a job, there are other ways that you can get experience, for example volunteering. For more information about volunteering opportunities in the area, visit the Hart Voluntary Action website [24].

Job uncertainty and unemployment can take a toll on our confidence and wellbeing. Every Mind Matters [25] provides expert advice and practical tips to help you look after your mental health and wellbeing. You can find local support and national helplines [26] on our website. The national Mind website provides advice on coping with redundancy [27]. 

If you are living with a disability of health condition including mental health, find out about any additional support which may be available to you [28] or visit the Rethink Mental Illness website [29] for information. You could also speak to an Adviser in your local Jobcentre Plus.