Give it a try. It’s good to learn new things, it’s more than just digital skills.
We will help disabled teenagers and young adults to develop the necessary skills to find a job they will love
Session One
What to expect from the training
- How to use communication platforms such as Teams and Zoom
- How to build a learner profile, learner employment and accessing information
- Career planning
- SMART Targets
- How to get out of your comfort zone
Session Two
British values, Digital media and Propaganda
- Learning about democracy, individual liberty, rule of law and respect and tolerance
- Learning about politics
- Learning about digital media and propaganda
- Prevention of radicalisation
- Online Stereotypes
Session Three
Social media and staying safe online
- Learning about social media and privacy settings
- Improving your digital networking skills
- Learning and identifying fraud, scams and identity theft
- Learning about online reputations and its impact on employment
- Digital footprints
Session Four
Assessing my Skills for work
- Identifying your own skills
- Learning key digital skills
- What skills you need to develop
- Planning your personal development
- How to use positive language
- Learning about digital transferable skills
Session Five
CV and transferable skills
- CVs Do’s and Don’ts
- How to write a successful CV and cover letter
- Learning about LinkedIn
- Transferable skills
- Learn how to use an online interactive CV builder
- Five reasons to share your skills online
Session Six
Communication and relationships in the workplace
- Body language
- Verbal and nonverbal language
- Learning about communication and digital skills used for the work place
- Identifying workplace values and behaviours
- Learning the importance of good communication
Session Seven
Communication, interview skills and reasonable adjustments
- Interview Preparation
- What makes a successful interview
- A guide to virtual interviews
- Appropriate clothing, behaviour and etiquette
- Time keeping and travel
- Preparing for an interview planner
- Learning about online interview tools and reasonable adjustments
Session Eight
CV and transferable skills
- Learning about what jobs are out there
- Learning about what things you need to consider for example Time Keeping and travel
- Jobs suitability toolkit
- Job applications and job specification break down
- Job searching websites
- Online hidden jobs market
- Rights and responsibilities of an employer
- Social media empowerment
Session Nine
Money Management
- Learning about you and your money
- Understanding wages, Tax and National Insurance
- Understanding the different functions of a bank and different types of accounts
- Online banking
- Learning about financial survival skills such as understanding and managing debt
- Managing money and budgeting
- Learning about financial independence, such as paying rent, bills and other expenses
- Credit rating
- Learning about loan sharks and credit unions
Session Ten
Wellbeing, mental health and confidence
- Digital wellbeing toolkits
- Transition into employment plans
- Managing a work life balance
- Self confidence and assertiveness
- Life hacks
- Healthy eating
- Mental health and motivation
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Learners who found employment (within 3 months of course completion)
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Learners gained employment or secured an interview (within 3 months)
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Learners who went into further education, work, or secured an interview (within 3 months)
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Learners who want to find employment (upon completion of course)
The “Better Together: Employability Skills and Writing for Wellbeing Training Programme” is funded and managed by the West of England Combined Authority, led by Metro Mayor Dan Norris, and delivered by Caudwell Children

Programme feedback from previous learners
A good opportunity to learn new and expand skills, I enjoyed it was very good for my confidence, so it could be good for you.
It’s a great opportunity to learn new skills and learn about new career paths you could pursue. It really gives you that insight into the digital world of work and open up new doors for you.

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Registration form
If you have any further questions, please contact izzi.wootton@caudwellchildren.com