A Chance 2 Work
We provide a training and pre-employment service which supports homeless people to build on their own experience and skills.
We help with…
- Pre-employment training / motivation / confidence building
- Online job search support
- Job search skills training
- 1 : 1 advice sessions
- Work/Volunteer placements
- CV writing
- Help with application forms
- Job matching
- In work benefit calculations to see if you would be better off working or staying on benefits
Below are a few examples of the help we have been able to provide.
Andrew CharalambousIn Andrew's own words, "Chance 2Work provided me with the confidence to take on a voluntary placement in a pet shop". With our encouragement and this placement he is taking a major step towards securing an apprenticeship with the College of Animal Welfare, and developing a career in a field that he loves.
Chivone ClairChivone Clair believes that BHUG "is what Harlesden needs". We helped Chivone secure a job with Beacon Bingo and she says that Chance2Work "is a place where you feel comfortable, they are a great team".
Fatum Omar Ali and Mohamed AbdallOsman Fatum and Mohamed have completed a number of Chance2Work training courses including a Food Hygiene Certificate, Motivation Training and an IT beginner’s course. Fatum is now pursuing a career in Childminding. She says "they are kind people at Bhug, they make me feel happy."
Chance2Work featured in Inside Housing
- see the article here http://www.insidehousing.co.uk/story.aspx?storycode=6506116
