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Employability Support

We know that taking steps into employment can be daunting, especially when you don’t know where to start. At Stonewater we have a dedicated team to help, advice and support customers into work and volunteering.

Our relationships with partner organisations enables us to highlight opportunities available, as well as being able to signpost and refer you to get the support you need with the following:

  • Gaining and improving skills
  • Gaining qualifications
  • Finding volunteer opportunities to gain new skills/experience or make a difference in the community
  • Thinking of starting a business or need support firming up your business plan
  • Preparing for an interview
  • Looking for local jobs or homeworking opportunities that suit your needs
  • Planning a career change
  • Helping you get online, improve your digital skills, and provide internet access and a device so you can do this
  • Sorting out debt issues before considering next steps
  • Getting help with your mental health before taking up training or a job
  • Looking to get a second job
  • Exploring apprenticeship opportunities

The Digital College | Free courses and qualifications

We've partnered with The Digital College to offer customers free access to accredited online courses and professional qualifications. It's a fantastic opportunity and could help you:

  • Gain access to more job opportunities
  • Learn and explore something new
  • Build your confidence and motivation
  • Work towards your dream job or new career path

Interested? Please look at the courses offered by The Digital College and fill out the form below to let us know what course you're interested in.

Self-help

If you're looking for advice on writing a CV, filling out application forms, preparing for an interview or wondering if you can get help with childcare, we've found some information that we hope will help. If you've looked through the guides below and would like some additional support, get in touch with us using the form below and our team will be happy to help.

Our partners

Employability support form

If you want to find work, develop your skills or just want to have a chat about the opportunities available to you, please get in touch and our team of friendly specialists will be in touch to help.

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