Poet Me!

Our partners at KUC are offering a new way to do your CV:-

A SHORT COURSE TO IMPROVE YOUR C.V MAKING SKILLS

“There's a reason for becoming a poet

You may have some skills and don't know it

No experience required

You may even get hired

So find something new about you and enjoy it!”

 Reassess your skills and abilities in a new and fun way.

 Look at your working life through poetry and try rhyming your work history and life experience.

 It will help you re-assess and précis your C.V to focus on the most important aspects.

 You will also learn a new skill and hopefully gain a sense of achievement.

NO previous knowledge required! Workshops are run in an 'easy-learn’ way and will also involve some simple internet research. You will learn to write a simple ditty and limerick to combine with your poetry C.V.

The course will run over five sessions of approximately two hours each concluding with a celebration of your achievements.

Who is the course for?

Knowsley residents aged 19+ who are interested in increasing their confidence and self esteem in a fun and informative learning environment.

When? Starting Monday 27th February (afternoon only) or Thursday 1st March (morning or afternoon).

Where? KUC – Westhead Avenue, Northwood, Kirkby, L33 0XN

This course is free and all resources will be provided.

Places must be booked in advance Call Jackie Bradley on 0151 548 0001

Jobsearch Websites

If you feel confident doing your own job search and have access to a computer then you may want to check out the following sites that can help you in your job search.

Jobsearch Websites

http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk/

http://www.totaljobs.com/

http://www.fish4.co.uk/

http://jobs.guardian.co.uk/

http://www.jobs.nhs.uk/

http://www.knowsley.gov.uk/jobs-at-the-council.aspx

http://liverpool.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/current-vacancies/

http://www.jobsearch.co.uk/

http://www.myjobsearch.com/

http://jobsearch.monster.co.uk/

http://www.jobsite.co.uk/

http://www.jobstoday.co.uk/

 

http://www.jobs24.co.uk/jobs

http://www.needajob.co.uk/

 
Please note that most of these sites are national but we have included some that are local to residents of Merseyside & the surrounding area.

Jobs Cafe

In March 2011 Knowsley Engagement Co-Operative, of which School Gates Knowsley is a leading member, working with Working Links and Jobcentre Plus set up a Jobs Cafe at Kirkby Unemployed Centre, on Westhead Avenue on Kirkby. This is a drop in facility, initially operating fortnightly, which would give Merseyside residents somewhere to come to get support, advice & guidance from specialist advisers to help them take control of their future employment opportunities.

This is held in an IT room with computers that people can come to use to job search, look for training or voluntary opportunities, find out about which organisations can support them, be shown how to use email to help them apply for jobs online, and practical support like how to set up a CV and covering letter which can then be adapted and used to apply for vacancies, help completing applications forms, or just advice around returning to work.

The facility is staffed by very experienced advisers who all work in the employability sector, from organisations such as Jobcentre Plus, Knowsley Community College, The Women's Organisation, Next Step, Connexions, and more. These advisers are on hand to provide you with INFORMAL and CONFIDENTIAL advice about returning to work, self-employment, benefits, training or any other support that you may need.

You don't have to be unemployed to visit, it is voluntary to drop into the centre, and you can spend as little or as much time as you want there.

Due to the success of the Jobs Cafe, Knowsley Engagement Co-Operative, now working with KUC and Next Step will be running the Jobs Cafe on a WEEKLY basis EVERY FRIDAY from 10AM-3PM and anybody is welcome


If you would like any more information please feel free to call Jackie Bradley on (0151) 548 0001
 

Food For Thought

Our partners at The Women's Organisation have the following opportunity available for Catering Operatives that you may be interested in:-

New Catering Business Opportunity



The Women’s Organisation is seeking prospective catering operators, who are interested in an exciting opportunity to open a Café/Bistro at the significant new building 54 James Street.

An open evening will be held at 6.30pm, on Monday, 20th February, 2012. This event will illustrate the business opportunity, including both internal and external catering, in more detail.

Interested parties should contact Janet Lees on 07762021311 or janetlees@preciseprojects.co.uk to obtain more information and to secure an invitation to this event.