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Building Confidence and Employability Course


  • Chelmsford Quaker Meeting House Rainsford Road Chelmsford, CM1 2QL United Kingdom (map)

A 7-week accredited programme for people in recovery who are looking to build confidence and take steps towards work or volunteering.

Starting on Thursday 8 October, this programme is facilitated by Chelmsford College and has been tailored specifically for people in recovery.

The course will help participants develop practical employability skills, build confidence and identify their strengths, while also supporting personal wellbeing and progression.

What the course covers

Across the seven weeks, participants will explore:

  • Reflecting on progress and setting personal goals

  • Building confidence when working with others

  • Communication and teamwork

  • Finding suitable job and volunteering opportunities

  • Writing CVs, cover letters and job applications

  • Identifying and communicating personal strengths and skills

  • Workplace health and safety

  • Practical numeracy for everyday workplace tasks

  • Mental health, self-care and tools to support personal wellbeing

A counsellor will also support participants to explore mental health, develop self-care routines and build practical tools to support their personal journey.

Course details

Starts: Thursday 8 October
Runs: Every Thursday for 7 weeks, until Thursday 19 November
Time: 10am–2pm
Location: Chelmsford Quaker Meeting House, Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2QL

The programme is facilitated by Chelmsford College and supported by Essex Recovery Foundation, Phoenix Futures and Open Road.

Interested in taking part?

Contact sasha.halls@phoenixfutures.org.uk or jo@essexrecoveryfoundation.org

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