Last month on 7th October a new round of the Time for a Change course began. The participants came to Rosemount Lifelong Learning ready to work on their employability skills and move closer to securing a job.

Time for a Change is a free 10 week employability programme that provides a wide range of teaching and support. Our training is all about enhancing your prospects of securing suitable and sustainable employment.

The focus of the programme is a variety of topics including:

• REHIS, Elementary Food Hygiene
• Emergency First Aid at Work
• Financial Inclusion/Money Management
• Tenancy Sustainability
• Pre-employment
• Up-skilling
• Building conference, motivation & aspirations
• Overcoming barriers to work
• Job search skills & preparation for work
• Increased knowledge of local services

There will also be an opportunity to get one-to-one guidance and support as well as a personal development plan to make sure the participants find their goals – and reach them.

The group has been meeting twice a week for the first 5 weeks. For the next 5 weeks they will meet 3 days a week.

Time for a Change works for people with school-age children and the course schedule is in line with school holidays. Every participant receives a £5 daily allowance towards expenses.

There are still spaces on the next Time for a Change programme starting 13th January 2016. If you’re interested in learning more please call Carol or John on 0141 553 0808.