There are two good reasons to improve your IT skills at this time:
- to improve your employment prospects
- to widen and develop your personal skills and leisure interests.
About Employment…
We all know about the recession and its effects on jobs. However, on July 9th 2009, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) confirmed that the UK will be out of this recessionary period at the end of the year.
NOW IS THE TIME TO PREPARE FOR THE RECOVERY!
There will be new job opportunities and employers will be looking for people skilled and confident in using IT. We can help you to help yourself. Look for the pages on ‘Courses leading to Qualifications’ and ‘Brush Up Office Skills’ courses.
Another important consideration is that on your CV you’ll be able to prove that in your current job or period of unemployment, you have not just sat back and waited for something to happen. Your training will prove that you have identified an opportunity and developed it – just the kind of attitude employers need!
About Enjoying your Leisure…
Just because you’re (a bit) over 21 doesn’t mean you should feel clueless and threatened by computers. Would you like to be able to use your computer to make a slide show of your holiday pictures? What about sampling songs before you buy that CD? What about looking for bargains online, or selling unwanted things? Does chatting with old friends online interest you? Or using the internet to find out more about the latest news and pictures coming from the Hubble mission in space?
Learning can be a fun activity in itself. You’ll meet new people, make new friends and you’ll certainly keep your brain active!
Why learn with CommunityForward>>>
- We have professional and experienced tutors who will help you identify the best courses and support you as you work through them
- We run our courses in centres near your home
- We can advise you on support funding if you need it
- We are a not-for-profit co-operative who can offer courses at very affordable costs
- We can help you with job searching, application letters and CV preparation
- We can tailor our courses to meet your individual needs and interests
- We make client care our first priority – so if you have any concerns, they will be dealt with immediately