Tower Hamlets Council's CMF funding supported the establishment of the Employment Guidance Project (EGP) on a match funding basis. The thrust of the project is to help & support the local community to take up training, gain meaningful employment and move towards economic self sufficiency.

The project deliveres the following activities within a very short span of time:

" Access to training for local people to ICT, ESOL and other facilities available in the area"
" Help and support local people into employment and employability activities"
" Gateway to bridging the gap between local people and training agencies"
" Volunteering opportunities and support"
" Support and advice for young people into local facilities "

The main focus of EGP project was on employment advice for people seeking jobs.It consists of skills training, CV construction, help with job applications and interview skills training.

Most clients who accessed the project were unemployed for more than one year and were referred by the Job Centre Plus. Users also attended workshop activities on preparing CVs, completing job application forms, interview skills / techniques and mock interview practice sessions in conjunction with Tower Hamlets Council.

The project helps develop their skills and confidence in using IT and achieve basic standards in literacy and numeracy. This enables clients to practise how to access the labour market using internet websites. They will be able to search for appropriate jobs online using the computer and send their applications by email.

Clients attending the project can make full use of the written handouts and materials provided during the workshops to apply for jobs and volunteering. The sessions attended by at least 5 individuals on a regular basis proved very effective, which is clear from the positive evaluations and feedback received from the participants. The partnership with Tower Hamlets Council has worked particularly well and further links need to be developed to strengthen work experience opportunities with Council Departments.

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