Employment Support - Employability Training

This helps to enhance the skills of people in the workplace.

COVID 19 update

Please note that courses are currently being designed to be accessed online and may be subject to change.  Details will be given to applicants accordingly.

The Work Skills Course

About the Course

• The course runs for 7 weeks; a half day each week
• The course is facilitated by members of the employment support team
• The course will take place at various locations in Perth and Kinross
• Individuals are responsible for their own transport to and from the course
• Refreshments will be available
• There is no charge for this course

Benefits of the Work Skills Course:

• Provide individuals with the opportunity of taking the first steps to getting into the job market
• Raise awareness of work options in line with individual skills and interests
• Give individuals an overall understanding of what is expected of an employee
• Enhance confidence, independence and use of initiative relating to work

 Employability Course Programme

1. Equality and diversity in the workplace
2. In-work benefit calculation
3. Emotion management
4. Employee/Employers speaker
5. Workplace visit
6. Job seeking skills
7. Contacts and links
8. Evaluation and feedback
9. Next steps

What is expected from individuals?

• A commitment to attend 7 half day employability course sessions
• A desire to progress into paid employment with the support of the employment support team
• To participate in individual and group work sessions
• On successful completion of the course individuals will be issued with a certificate