Courses for 2024/25 are now LIVE and open for enrolment!

A 30% Early Bird Discount is available from 8:30am on Monday 1^st July, until 7:00pm on Monday 30^th September. The discount is available on most courses has been automatically applied to the fees displayed on our website. Browse and enrol online or call us on freephone 0800 988 0308 to speak to a member of the team today!

Employability Skills

Our Employability courses are specially designed to support anyone wishing to gain skills and qualifications which directly support you to improve, or gain, employment opportunities.

If you are looking to learn IT skills for everyday life, we have a range of introductory courses which are perfect for absolute beginners… and those looking to gain a little more confidence. Many of these courses are FREE and can be tailored to your individual needs. All Employability courses include links to our GoLearn! Learning and Work Advisors who can support you with a FREE and impartial Information, Advice and Guidance session to discuss your future learning and work goals.

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Support for Businesses

If you are part of an organisation going through a period of change or growth, our Employability courses can provide support for your employees or colleagues.

Including the qualifications and courses listed in this leaflet, we can also provide Digital Skills, English, Maths and ESOL courses, alongside a wide range of apprenticeship standards, all aimed at supporting your team to succeed. We also offer courses to support and maintain mental health and resilience, which can form a valuable part of your staff wellbeing offer.

Our employer offer is competitively priced, delivered by qualified adult learning tutors, and can be tailored to your business needs. Contact us on LALS.ParticipationTeam@leics.gov.uk for more information or to arrange an informal conversation with a member of the team.

If you need more information, want to discuss levels and course content, or wish to enrol, you can visit our Learning Centres in-person, call our FREEphone Enrolment Line or email us on the details listed below.

0800 988 0308
adult.learning@leics.gov.uk

If you need help with your choice of learning, training, career, work and life goals, please book an appointment with one of our Learning and Work Advisors who can provide free, 1:1, impartial advice.

Employability Courses

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CV Writing

Having a CV when you are looking for a new job is a real advantage – it’s a document that lists your experience and work history and can help to promote your skills to potential employers. If you need a CV to progress into work or wish to refresh an existing CV but not sure how to tackle it, then this is the course for you. Learn how to construct a productive CV that can really get you noticed!

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Application Forms

This short course will introduce you to completing job application forms for a range of employment opportunities. Discover ways to complete application forms effectively and promote your yourself to let employers know you are available for work.`

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Food Safety in Catering (Level 2)

Food safety training is a requirement for all businesses that handle food, including restaurants, hospitals and shops. This qualification will ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to understand the principles of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety to work within a professional catering environment.

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Emergency First Aid at Work (Level 3)

The Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work (RQF) is a practical course suitable for anyone working in a busy workplace setting. This qualifications-based course will ensure you have the necessary knowledge and skills to deal with a range of emergency situations. It is delivered as a full 1-day course.

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Work & Skills Leicestershire

If you need help with finding work or training, our Work and Skills team may be able to help you. This is a free service available to anyone living in Leicestershire.

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