Preparation for work short courses and drop-ins
Build your confidence. Strengthen your skills. Get ready for your next job.
Looking for work, thinking about a career change, or simply want to feel more confident about your next steps?
Our preparation for work employability workshops and job-search drop-ins provide practical, friendly support to help you move closer to work.
Whether you’re starting your job search, returning to work, or looking for a fresh opportunity, you can get support with the skills and knowledge you need to take your next step.
Employability short courses
Our short, practical two-day short courses focus on the essentials of getting ready for work.
You can learn how to identify your skills, strengths and experience, create or improve your CV, complete job applications with confidence, prepare for interviews or even understand what employers are looking for.
The workshops are designed to be accessible and supportive, with practical activities and useful tips you can put into action straight away.
Job Search Drop-ins
Need a bit of help with your job search?
Come along to one of our job-search drop-ins at one of our adult learning centres. You can get informal, one-to-one support from our Preparation for Work tutors with things like:
- Finding suitable vacancies
- Searching and applying for jobs online
- Creating and updating your CV
- Completing application forms
- Preparing for interviews
- Getting started if you’re not sure where to begin.
You don’t need to have everything figured out before you come along. Bring your questions, your ideas or simply come and find out what support is available.
| Centre | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Forum Learning, Forum Square, Wythenshawe, M22 5RX | Mondays | 9:30am-12:00pm |
| Withington Adult Learning Centre, 24a Burton Road, M20 3ED | Tuesdays | 12:30pm-3:00pm |
| Greenheys Adult Learning Centre, Upper Lloyd St, Moss Side, M14 4HZ | Thursdays | 12:30pm-3:00pm |
| Abraham Moss Adult Learning Centre, Crescent Road, Crumpsall, M8 5UF | Fridays | 12:30pm-3:00pm |
Take your next step
You don’t have to do your figure out your next steps alone. Our two-day courses and drop-ins give you the opportunity to build confidence, develop practical employability skills and get support.