This free training is open to anyone from the village, aged 19 and over. Each module will be taught every Wednesday from 4th February (except during school holidays) at Williams Jet Tenders at Vogue Business Park from 6.30-8.30pm, with a networking and refreshments session starting at 6pm for those who wish to come earlier. You can sign-up by module or for the entire course, and each module will be certified by Abingdon & Witney College.
Week 1 04/02/2026 Mindset and comfort zones - Preparatory module
What's it about? This session looks at how we approach challenges and how we easily fall into comfort zones. It prepares participants for gaining the most out of the opportunities presented.
Organised by: Abingdon & Witney College
Week 2 11/02/2026 Communication and promoting yourself
What's it about? This session looks at how we communicate with employers and how you can promote yourself to make you stand out. It is not about writing a CV!
Organised by: Abingdon & Witney College
Week 3 25/02/2026 Earning money and working life
What's it about? This session looks at how work can pay, supporting people back into work, and how improving your earning power can be achieved.
Organised by: National Careers Service and DWP
Week 4 04/03/2026 Basic digital skills
What's it about? This session looks at basic digital skills in the workplace and how you can improve them.
Organised by: Abingdon & Witney College
Week 5 11/03/2026 Careers and jobs advice
What's it about? This session looks at what employers want and how you can match your skill set to an employers needs, including support with CV and application writing.
Organised by: National Careers Service
Week 6 18/03/2026 Starting your own business
What's it about? This session provides an alternative view about work and how starting your own business can be done successfully.
Organised by: Enterprise Oxfordshire
Week 7 25/03/2026 Improving your skills
What's it about? This session looks at how you can improve your workplace skills and how employers can assist you in doing so.
Organised by: UK Atomic Energy Agency (UKAEA)
