Cross Keys Homes are working with NWES (Norfolk and Wavney Enterprise Service) to run a free informal business start up workshop where you can explore self employment ideas.

If you are not sure of the pros and cons of running your own business then come along to this session and find out, as well as discuss your ideas.

This course is only open to Cross Keys Homes tenants. Places are limited so call 01733 385128 to book your place on the next course.

Are you finding your spoken English a barrier to gaining employment?
This is a specially designed six-hour taster course for unemployed people tailored around improving language skills for employment and interviews.
Sessions will run in February 2012

For further information on dates and times and to book your place call: 01733 396457.

Never used a computer before or not confident in using a computer? This course is great for getting you started on using the computer and introducing you to the internet. Being able to use the computer will really help you when applying for jobs and using the internet is valuable in searching for employment.

For further information and to book your place call: 01733 385128.

If you are thinking about getting into office or administration work and want to find out more about what this work involves and any training you may need, then this course is for you. Find out about different roles in this area of work, the skills you will need and how you can get into this type of work. Lunch will be provided.

Course running in the March 2012. For further information and to book your place call: 01733 396457.

The Mears Academy offers three hour taster sessions in different areas, including; carpentry, bricklaying, plumbing, wall tiling, decorating and plastering.
Other manual skills sessions also run from the Academy, including sessions for specific groups, such as courses for 16-19 year olds.
The Academy is also a venue for community groups to make use of the facilities. For further information please contact Maggie Devine on 01733 385149.

Are you aged 16-19 and not in education, employment or training?
Come along to our sessions and pick up interview skills and tips, get advice on how to get a job, how to prepare for getting into work and what to expect when you do get a job.

You will also receive support in looking for employment or training.

The course will start on Monday, January 30 2012

For further information call Helen Hutchinson on: 01733 385058.

Improve your English reading and writing skills and gain a qualification at this friendly class run in Westwood.
The course is held on a Wednesday from 9.30am-11.30am at Cross Keys Homes Westwood Community Hub, 31/35 Hampton Court, Westwood, Peterborough, PE3 7JB.

Need to improve your math's skills?
This class is aimed at those who would like to gain a qualification in numeracy.
For further information on dates, times and where this course is being held call: 01733 396441.

Steps into employment is targeted at those who are seeking employment and parents who are looking ahead and preparing themselves for when they need to think about going back to work.
The course will provide confidence building, life coaching and identifying skills for people to make the first steps towards getting into employment, training or volunteering.
This course will run in Dogsthorpe, starting in March 2012.
Call for further information and to book your place!

If you are thinking about getting into warehouse work and want to find out more about this type of employment, what it involves and any training you may need, then this course is for you.

Receive support and advice on increasing your skills and how to get that edge over other candidates applying for these types of jobs.

Lunch will be provided

This course is running in February. Places are limited so don't miss out, contact us now to book your place!

Worried about moving from receiving benefits back into work? This course will help you to see that you can be better off in employment. Also you can get advice on how to make your money go further when you are on a tight budget.

Contact us for details and to book your place on a course in your area!

ever wanted to gain a First Aid qualification? come along to this course and learn the basics of First Aid. You will receive a certificate on completion of the course. As well as the skills you willlearn, this qualification will look great on your CV when applying for jobs.

Two courses are running, one of which is located in the Orton area. Places are limited so don't misa out. Call today to book your place!