Employability Workshop

This project is very flexible and we have toolkits to support the activities, each workshop can have a different emphasis.

CV and Interview day To provide young participants with expert CV support in creating and printing a CV tailored to their chosen career path or specific job opportunities To provide the opportunity for 30 minute, pre-booked practice interview slots with feedback for participants To provide the opportunity for young people to get advice on upcoming interviews/ interview processes, role play or  experience a mock interview Practice interviewers: To offer short, structured role-play interviews with interested young people over three hours. To provide feedback to young people on conduct, appearance and answers in the interview and offer tips for the future. CV advisors: To be present for the whole session offering focused CV support to help participants create a relevant CV for their chosen career path. Computers will be available. N.B Volunteers can choose one of the above roles or spend half their time on each role.

Enterprise To give young people an idea of what entrepreneurialism is and of the steps towards setting up a business or developing an idea To provide access to real entrepreneurs living or working locally and learn from their success To provide focused business and loan/grant advice to young people with entrepreneurial ideas Entrepreneur support: To help young people with small scale ideas develop them into business proposals and find local sources of support. To ensure that participants leave with a tangible business plan and next steps. To signpost the young people to organisations they can apply for start-up funding (grants/loans), and any particular support available to young social entrepreneurs. Opportunities for follow up projects including Dragons den and mentoring.

Professional Skills & Effective Communication Workshop Many young people have never even entered an office/ professional workplace and need support which involves developing their softer skills, confidence and learning appropriate behaviours within the workplace. This help is crucial as without these skills they will struggle to begin their journey towards work. The workshop would involve discussing topics such as: What do we define as “Professional skills” How can I make a strong first impression Body language and non verbal cues Words and formal/informal language Asking questions and handling difference (perhaps include role playing) Workplace culture Some of these topics can be discussed or even acted out in role plays including the young people and emulating situation. We are keen to involve a diverse range of volunteers to show different perspectives, extensive experience in HR or training is not required. We need people who are keen to engage with young people. Requirements: Ratio of 1 volunteer to 3 beneficiaries – up to 8 volunteers Actual workshop: Minimum 1 hour, Maximum ½ a day Preparation time: 4 to 5 hours

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Please note: If you do not work for one of our Employer partners, click here to find out about registering with the Volunteer Centre Westminster's Time & Talents Partnership.