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Get Job-Ready with Employability
Tailored training to help you take the next step in your career.
Our employability course is designed to give you the practical skills, confidence, and mindset you need to secure a job, restart your career, or change direction. There’s no formal qualification – instead, the course is shaped directly around what employers are really asking for.
This means it’s flexible, fast-moving, and responsive — helping you build the skills that match the real-world needs of local industries.
At Skills-UK, we support every learner with New Skills. New Mindset. New Opportunities.
What You'll Learn
Our programme is built around core employability skills, with content that can be adapted to different sectors such as care, business admin, customer service, retail, hospitality and more.
You’ll cover:
CV writing, job applications and personal statements
Interview techniques including preparation and mock interviews
First impressions: body language, workplace behaviour and communication
Soft skills like teamwork, problem-solving and time management
Digital essentials for job searching and applying online
Workplace expectations based on employer feedback
Personal planning through SWOT analysis and development planning
Because the course is non-regulated, we can tailor each session to your goals or to the sector you’re interested in.
Who This Is For
This course is ideal for anyone who:
Is unemployed and looking to re-enter the job market
Wants to move into a new sector or build their workplace confidence
Is returning to work after a break due to health, caring or other reasons
Needs support with the basics of applying for work
Wants to build employer-valued skills before starting a qualification
We work with each learner to help them feel confident, capable, and ready for real opportunities.
Why Choose an Employer-Informed Course?
While this course doesn’t lead to a qualification, it’s designed directly with — and for — employers in your area. Every session focuses on the soft skills, behaviours, and attitudes that hiring managers look for. It’s practical, personal and can be adapted to the type of work you want to do.
You’ll also benefit from:
Live job opportunities and employer introductions
In-course referrals to local vacancies and training
Help with applying for further courses or apprenticeships
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Eligibility Criteria
This course is fully funded through, so you can join for free if:
You are aged 19+
You live in the local area
You are either:
Unemployed and looking for work, or
In work but earning under £23,104
You are not currently on a full-time funded course
We’ll check all eligibility details with you before enrolment.
