Employability skills

Connecting Opportunities is a project working with new migrants to develop their skills and opportunities to find work in Leeds City Region (West Yorkshire and parts of North Yorkshire). More info on the project, including how to refer yourself or others, is on the website

Skillswise by BBC:  This platform supports adult learners build their confidence and get back to work by helping them boost their English and math skills. The service offers a wide collection of free videos and downloadable worksheets that will help you improve your reading, writing, and numeracy skills.

Skills for life network: The platform hosts the latest news, information, and resources to help you improve your functional and employability skills and reach your full potential in your chosen industry.

National numeracy: Is an online tool introduced by the National Numeracy charity to support you enhance your skills in math. Through this challenge you will improve your numeracy skills as well as develop or regain your self-esteem and confidence to kick-start your career.

Introduction to Job search skills: This course is designed to give anyone beginning or actively involved in a job search the skills they need to find the job they are looking for.

Job Search Skills - Preparing Your Resume and Cover Letter. Learn how to plan, write, and send the perfect CV and cover letter to successfully get a job.

English for the workplace: This English language course helps you with the language skills you need to find a job and successfully operate in the workplace.

English for Healthcare: Develop your language and communication skills for a career in healthcare and learn new healthcare vocabulary in English.

Microsoft Word 2013 for beginners: Improve your productivity by learning how to use Microsoft Word efficiently with this free online course.

Microsoft Excel 2013 for beginners: Learn the basics of Microsoft Excel 2013 and how to create spreadsheets with this free online Excel course.

Introduction to GDPR: Learn how to handle data in the digital economy safely, securely and respectfully.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills at Work: Improve your communication skills at work and learn how to navigate positive collaboration in the modern workplace.

Fundamentals of Health and Safety in the Workplace: This free online course will teach you about the fundamental concepts of workplace health and safety.