Course overview

The course has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. This course is particularly suitable for students who are unemployed and are looking for work, who may have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby pick up the skills and confidence to get themselves closer to the job market.

Course description

This is a ten week course which has been developed in partnership with Wolverhampton City Council which refers learners to this and other programmes hosted at the Old School, which is a community centre run by Blakenhall Action Community Forum. Building on the skills and confidence gained in the Pre Entry Language@Work course, you will improve your spoken and written English and develop skills which will get you closer to a job. You will study basic English words and phrased around the world of work in the UK and develop your skills and experience to draft a simple letter to get a job interview.

This course might suit students who are unemployed and have been referred by Job Centres to improve their spoken and written English and thereby become closer to the job market. It will lead you on to the Advanced course which will further develop your skills and confidence. This course is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority.

What financial support is available?

We don't want anything to stand in your way when it comes to bringing Adult learning within reach so if you need anything to support you to achieve your goals then speak to one of our education experts during your enrolment journey. Most of our courses are government funded but if you don't qualify or need alternative financial help to access them then let us know.

What other support is available?

All of our digital content, teaching and learning activities and assessments are designed to be accessible so if you need any additional support you can discuss this with the education experts during your enrolment journey and we will do all we can to make sure you have optimal access.

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