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Skill Up – Your path to career success!
The UKSPF Skill Up programme offers expert support and advice to help you develop the skills you need to advance in your career and personal life.
What is Skill Up?
Skill Up is a free programme designed to support you to improve your skills for life by providing training programs and mentoring to equip you with the skills necessary for a return to work or to advance in your career. The aim of this programme is to invest in local communities to create a more skilled workforce, increase employability, and level up communities by empowering individuals to reach their full potential
Eligibility
To determine the best course of action, we’ll need to assess your eligibility for our Skill Up programme.
To be eligible, you must be unemployed and not currently engaged with the Jobcentre. This includes individuals who are unable to work due to ill health, caring responsibilities (receiving Carer’s Allowance), having a child under three, or not claiming any benefits. We can also support you if you are currently employed but would like to explore career progression.
Our expert coaches will support you with…
Career Advice and Guidance
Get the support you need to explore your career options, set goals, and develop a career plan. Our expert advisors will provide you with a structured Action Plan to help you keep on track and support you every step of the way.
CV Writing and Cover Letters
Our coaches will work with you to create a professional and effective CV that highlights your skills and experience. You will also receive guidance on how to write compelling cover letters tailored to specific job applications.
Interview Skills
Our coaches will support you to develop your ability to confidently present yourself and answer questions in job interviews.
Job Searching
Our coaches will share strategies and resources for finding suitable job opportunities and applying for jobs successfully.
Building Confidence
Our coaches will introduce you to some easily applied, practical techniques that will help you gain greater self-awareness, feel more confident, more assertive and better able to relate to others to help you excel at interview and in the workplace.
Assessing your Skills
Our coaches will support you in evaluating your current skills and knowledge to identify strengths and areas for improvement.
Skills Gap Analysis and Training
Our coaches will help you to compare your skills with job requirements to determine the specific training or development needed and suggest relevant training courses to enhance your employability.
Filling out Job Applications
Our coaches will support you to fill out job applications to give you the best chance of getting to interview.
Disability Employment Support
Our coaches can provide specialised guidance and assistance for individuals with disabilities to navigate the job market.
Linkedin Profile Advice
Our coaches will help you to create a strong LinkedIn profile to showcase your professional identity and network effectively to increase job opportunities.
Are you interested in the Skill Up programme?
Email us to see if you qualify and discuss your next steps.
The programme is FREE, and you will be assigned a personal coach who will provide you with career coaching and advice, training opportunities, workshops, CV help, interview support, course funding and more. You will have contact from your coach every 2 weeks (or less if you would prefer). The programme is self-paced, there is no pressure to move into work, just a desire to move forward.
Contact us today to find out more!
“All the courses I attended were stepping stones towards me going back to work after suffering from acute depression. These courses enabled me to reduce my anxiety, improve my confidence and learn hobbies which now help me to take time to slow down. I am so grateful for the courses I attended. Thank you.”
