Free employment and training support in Slough and Windsor this summer

Organised by Abri, one of the south of England’s largest housing providers, in partnership with East Berkshire Community Learning and Skills Service, the workshops will offer local residents the opportunity to access employment support and learn new skills including IT and administration.

Abri’s Employment and Support Hub can support anyone looking for a job or new career by helping with CV’s, cover letters, applications, job searching, and more. Local residents can drop in to job search on tablets or book an appointment to see an Employment Support Advisor.

Cllr Helen Price, Clewer and Dedworth East Ward, said: “We are really fortunate to have on our doorstep the Employment and Support Hub. At a time when many residents are looking to return to work, find a better paid job, or find an additional part time job, this is a real boon. Having spent part of my career in supporting individuals who were looking to find another job, I know what a daunting experience it is - particularly for those returning to work after a long gap - and how important it is to have support in building up self-esteem and confidence, whilst acknowledging that everyone has different needs and circumstances. That is where the ESH ‘hits the sweet spot’. The supportive staff treat everyone as an individual working at a pace to suit their needs whilst finding that ‘perfect’ job.”

Jennifer Platt, Employment Support Advisor at Abri, added: “Abri’s investing £15m in its communities between 2020-2025 to support employment, health and wellbeing, and community empowerment. Each week at our Employment and Support Hub there’s also help available from some of Abri’s other support services, including tenancy sustainment, welfare benefits, income support, and community development. And we also offer opportunities throughout the year to meet local employers, attend our Abri Work Academies, complete training and experience our world of wellbeing sessions.”