“During my time working with EmployabilityUK, I have developed my interpersonal skills, my confidence and my focus when performing tasks. They have also encouraged me to be more social and to talk to people and network more readily which was nerve racking to start but has really helped me build my confidence. Working with my […]
2020 has been quite a year, with the global pandemic meaning thousands of people losing their jobs and having to find new ones. So how do you compete with that much competition out there? It can feel like you’re fighting a losing battle, but try not to be disheartened. Thankfully, there are a number of […]
“Definitely give it a shot!” Our 2020 Virtual Workshops were designed to boost the confidence, skills and prospects of young people of a variety of ages. Attendees came from across the UK and, in some cases, even further afield. The Workshops attracted school and university students, apprentices and the young unemployed, among others. Below is […]
“Learning opens up the mind, expands it and allows you to improve your life in so many ways!” John was a highly enthusiastic participant on one of our 2020 Virtual Workshop programmes and the EUK team could tell immediately that he attended with a desire to learn and better himself. What did you find most […]
“An opportunity which must be taken!” Mohammed Tuaha Fardin joined us in the summer of 2020 as an attendee on our Virtual Workshops. He was a valued and highly active participant who sought to genuinely improve himself in the free time afforded to him by lockdown. What motivated you to sign up for the workshops? […]
“I would absolutely 100% recommend going for the course!” Michael van der Zwaluw joined us on our summer Virtual Workshop programme, where we delivered an introductory session and four further Zoom-based employability skills sessions covering the A-Z of Super Confidence, vision boards and more. What motivated you to sign up for the EmployabilityUK workshops? The […]
Erin Jones is a Volunteer Operations Officer at EmployabilityUK. She contributes to both the Business Development and Marketing Communications teams, and has contributed immeasurably to various areas of the organisation, especially the launch of the Student Voice. Hi Erin! Tell us a bit about how you got involved with EmployabilityUK as a volunteer… As a […]
Katherine Hall is a Volunteer Marketing Officer with EmployabilityUK. She joined the organisation seeking to put the business and marketing skills she had learned in the lecture hall to work. Hi Katherine! Tell us a bit about your time volunteering with EUK so far… During my few months at EmployabilityUK I have already been able […]
Lydia Ruston is a Volunteer Marketing Officer with EmployabilityUK, where she works on the charity’s social media strategy, forms an integral part of the Marketing Communications Team. Hi Lydia! Tell us a bit about your involvement with EmployabilityUK… During the lockdown, I was fortunate enough to take on the role of a Marketing Assistant for […]
Simran Kaur is a Volunteer Marketing Officer at EmployabilityUK and works tirelessly to boost our social media presence and further our promotional efforts. Hi Simran! Tell us about your role with EmployabilityUK… In the last couple of months, I’ve had the privilege to work alongside EmployabilityUK as a Marketing Officer on a volunteer basis. Being […]
The road to finding your first job can be a long and winding one, and there may hurdles that feel tough to overcome. Whether it’s not getting the job of your dreams, or doubting whether you have what it takes, it’s essential to believe in yourself and your abilities. There’s no doubt that today’s uncertain […]
As we find ourselves in a second lockdown, you may be feeling a bit fed up. Things were finally starting to become a little bit more ‘normal’ – Zoom quizzes were a thing of the past, you were getting back to your regular routine, and you’d even got your jeans out of the wardrobe after […]
The Coronavirus pandemic has been unprecedented, unplanned, and unlike any event that’s gone before. With mental health week just passed last month, we thought we’d reflect on the impact it’s had on young people and their mental well-being. Recent studies from The Childhood Trust charity have found that many had concerns for their family’s health, […]
Over 2 million young people live in poverty in Britain today, according to Impetus (1). Their researchers have found that the gap in youth employment between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their better-off peers is stark – disadvantaged young people are twice as likely to not be in education, employment or training (NEET) (Sep […]
If you could describe the last few months in one word, what would it be? Unprecedented, difficult, adaptable? I think we can all agree that this summer has been nothing short of strange. With people, businesses, and society having to rethink what ‘normality’ is, adapting to the ever-changing climate is something we have all had […]