This programme will support clients to acquire the understandings, skills and the mind-set to successfully find work that interests them and to achieve the employment they want. Clients will develop positive WorkFind approaches to support them to locate work and relate well to employers and colleagues. They will also learn thinking skills that will empower them to cope with disappointments, evaluate options, prioritise and make decisions, customise their CV for different employment opportunities and develop employment interview, and confident contract negotiation skills that will support their sustainable employment.

 

WorkFind Programme

Programme Aim

This programme will support clients to acquire the understandings, skills and the mind-set to successfully find work that interests them and to achieve the employment they want. Clients will develop positive WorkFind approaches to support them to locate work and relate well to employers and colleagues. They will also learn thinking skills that will empower them to cope with disappointments, evaluate options, prioritise and make decisions, customise their CV for different employment opportunities and develop employment interview, and confident contract negotiation skills that will support their sustainable employment.

Progressing into Employment

The FREEDOM Institute of Higher Education has extensive national contacts and networks in the fields in which they provide programmes. Many of these networks inform the FREEDOM Institute of Higher Education when they have vacancies coming up or open. These opportunities will be notified to all learners. Employment and career opportunities notified to the FREEDOM Institute of Higher Education normally require completion of at least one of our programmes to be eligible for the roles we are informed of. Learners at the FREEDOM Institute of Higher Education are also likely to be introduced to and meet employers in their chosen field during their programme of study; some may have work experiences with such potential employers. Completion of programmes of study to a high level should be a priority for all learners wishing to progress into employment or careers in professional fields supported by the FREEDOM Institute of Higher Education.

 

Programme Outcome

The outcome of this programme will be graduates will find the employment they seek or create a plan to achieve their career aspirations.

 

Entry Criteria

Entry to this programme is open to those over 18 years of age who can demonstrate a strong interest in achieving the programme outcome.

All applicants will complete and application form, and be interviewed and attend a final Orientation and Induction programme before their place may be confirmed in this programme.

 

Annual Programme Start Dates

Programme start dates: January, April, July and October of each year.

 

Induction & Orientation Programme:

This will be held a week before your programme starts to help you succeed and to understand the systems that will support your programme and the staff who will work with you. A graduation ceremony may follow programme completion.

 

Programme Delivery:

This programme is delivered through a full or part-time face to face or interactive online mode.