the workspace June/July 2012

Call: 01752 856825e-mail: [email protected]

Did you know that volunteering can help you secure your ideal job or a place at University? Volunteering gives you a great opportunity to learn new skills and hone your existing talents so that you gain confidence and levels of competency, all of which will support you in achieving YOUR future aims.

Some of the benefits include:• the opportunity to gain new skills, knowledge and

experience• the chance to enhance your C.V.• improving your employment prospects• gaining a good reference• improvingyourconfidenceandselfesteem• making a difference to the lives of others -

giving something back• feeling valued• working as part of a team • building new friendships.

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Programme June/July 2012

Volunteering, Working Abroad and Work Experience

The Prince’s TrustWould you like to work as part of a team on community-based projects and fund raising activities? Come along to this session run by Cheryl Powell,LeadTrainingOfficer,tofindouthowyoucan get involved. The Prince’s Trust is a fantastic way to develop skills, meet new people, improve your confidenceanduncoveryourhiddentalents.Thereare many ways to take part in this amazing initiative, book your place now!

Date: Thursday 5 JulyTime: 2.30pm - 3.30pm

Please book for this session by e-mailing [email protected] or call 01752 856825.

St Luke’s Hospice needs your help!The St Luke’s Hospice Midnight Walk is taking place on Saturday 21 July and 3,500 ladies will walk 7, 13 or 30 miles around Plymouth, in aid of this local charity.

The Hospice is looking for volunteers to act as route marshals at various points along the route to help cheer, direct and keep the walkers safe on their journey! If you haven’t volunteered before, this is a great way to get involved and meet new people, have fun and help the Hospice raise vital funds.

There are also some great prizes to be won if you take part in volunteering... including a ride in a hot air balloon and the chance to win £100 worth of House of Frazer vouchers!

Please contact theworkspace for more details by e-mailing [email protected] or call 01752 856825.



CHICKSCome along to this session run by volunteer Keith FordhamtofindoutmoreaboutthenationalcharityCHICKS, which provides free respite breaks for disadvantaged children from across the UK. The children that the charity support come from a variety of backgrounds - those living in poverty, children that are abused, either mentally, physically or sexually, children who have lost parents or even children who are full-time carers.

Keith will explain how you can get involved with CHICKS through volunteering at a local camp and will share with you his involvement in this fantastic charity.

Date: Tuesday 12 JuneTime: 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Please book for this session by e-mailing [email protected] orcall 01752 856825.

TimeBankCome along and hear from Michelle Virgo about this innovative, nationally run project, which aims to support the sharing of resources across communities. Participants deposit their time by giving practical help and support to others, so if you have a special skill or talent or you have time to mentor, coach or just give your time to support activities this session is for you.

Date: Tuesday 26 June Time: 11.00am - 12.00 noon


Peter Jones Enterprise AcademyDo you think you have an entrepreneurial talent? Would you like to start your own business or enterprise? This could be the course that you are looking for. Our brand new BTEC Diploma’s in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship will either help you to set-up and run your own business or to thrive within an existing organisation.

ComealongtothefirstsessiontofindoutmoreaboutthisnewqualificationforSeptember2012 and how this could support you with your business success! Pitch for a place at the second session and secure your place on this fantastic course.

Date: Thursday 28 JuneTime: 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Date: Friday 6 JulyTime: 10.00am - 3.00pm

Please book for thess sessions by e-mailing [email protected] or call 01752 856825.

ApprenticeshipsWould you like to earn money while you continue learning the skills and knowledge needed to progress in your career? An Apprenticeship could be a good next step for you! Come along to hear about:

• thebenefitsofundertakinganApprenticeship

• how to access an Apprenticeship• howtheCollegecansupportyouinfinding

an Apprenticeship employer.

Date: Tuesday 3 JulyTime: 11.00am - 12.00 noon

This session will be run by Sue Reed, Programme Area Manager, with the College’s Work-based Learning Team.


The next step… Progression

Wondering what to do next?

Whether you are thinking of heading into employment, self-employment or onto a further course or training programme, theworkspace can help you make your decision and provide support for your next step…

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How to start looking for that jobStem Appointments offer recruitment solutions to a range of industry sectors across Devon and Cornwall.

This session with recruitment and HR expert Joanna Thomson, Director of Stem Appointments will introduce you to ways in which to start looking for that job, write your CV and provide you with hints and tips for the interview. Joanna will also discuss how social media can work for you in findingworkandhowitcanworkagainstyou!

Date: Thursday 12 JulyTimes: 11.00am - 12.00 noonand 1.00pm - 3.00pm

Now I’ve got a job I have to be professional…What’s it all about? Nicki Parker of Aspire has over 17 years’ experience of working in human resources and learning and development, in a variety of industries throughout the UK. Nicki specialises in coaching people at work to ensure they perform to their very best. She understands what companies are looking for in their skill-base, how they recruit employees and then what they expect of them once they have started.

This session will help you to be one step ahead of other people new to work or who have been out of the workplace for a while, and will enable you to start to unlock the inner secrets of the World of Work!

Date: Wednesday 20 JuneTime: 10.00am - 2.00pm

No need to book, just drop into theworkspace.

Rights and expectations as an employeeCarolyn Giles is an experienced HR professional who has spent 15 years working with a broad portfolio of clients in the private, public and voluntary sectors. As the owner of Hardwick HR Ltd, Carolyn works across the whole generalist fieldofhumanresources,andisbestplacedtohelp businesses understand and adhere to current legislation. Come along to find out more on the following…• Whatdoemployeesexpect?• Contracts-whattoexpectfromtheemployer.• Pay(MinimumWageetc.)• Whatisinahandbook?• Day-to-daybehaviour-attendance,absence,

punctuality, use of the internet, mobile phones, social media etc.

• Disciplineandgrievance.• Timeoff.• Equalityandanti-discrimination.

Date: Friday 15 JuneTime: 10.00am - 11.00amPlease book for this sessions by e-mailing [email protected] or call01752 856825.

Helping you to get that job…

Meetings and how to be an active participantCome along to this session run by Nicki Parker of Aspire to gain information on how you can make a valid contribution to meetings. Nicki will be on hand to give lots of useful tips and will share her knowledge of working for over 17 years in the humanresourcessectorsoyoucanbeconfidentand assertive in a meeting environment.Date: Thursday 21 JuneTime: 10.00am - 2.00pm


CV Writing WorkshopFind out why it is important to have at least one quality CV, what information to include and how to lay it out. Come along to this workshop run by the College Careers Team:

Date: Friday 29 JuneTime: 11.00am - 12.00 noon


Interview Techniques Workshop The CV and job application have done their work and got you an interview, now is the opportunity to sell yourself and get that job!

This workshop will help you prepare for the interview,developyourskillsandconfidence,testyour interview skills and prepare you for interview questions.

Date: Wednesday 18 JulyTime: 11.00am - 12.00 noon

Please book for this session by e-mailing [email protected] or call01752 856825.

CV and Job Application Drop-In ClinicAlready written your CV, but don’t know if it really sells you, your skills and knowledge?

Writing a job application, but not sure if yours will stand out from the crowd and get you that interview?Come along to a one-to-one drop in session run by the College Careers Team:

Date: Wednesday 4 JulyTime: 11.30am - 12.30pm

No need to book for this session, just drop in to theworkspace opposite the main reception desk at Kings Road.



Working in…

The following sessions will give you a real insight into specific careers within particular industries. You do not have to be studying the topic to attend, just have an interest in what the speaker may have to say. Some of the speakers may have run their own businesses and others have many years of knowledge to pass on to you.

Please let theworkspace team know if there is a specific industry that you would like to hear about.

Working in…Games DevelopmentNick Palfrey, Managing Director of Real Visual, will be visiting the College to deliver a presentation, which focuses on the routes available for students to get into the game creation industry. He will discuss how the team at Real Visual manage their various projects and will highlight the most important things he has learned since being in the creative industry.

Date: Friday 1 JuneTime: 1.00pm - 2.30pm


Working in…BeautyAre you interested in a career as a nail technician? Come and meet with the owners of LUXE nails to see how you could be involved with their new salon which opens in the city centre in August 2012. Jane Anstis and Kat Beech from LUXE nails will be holding interviews during the morning so book you place now to take up this fantastic opportunity and your new career may be about to start!

Date: Friday 1 JuneTime: 10.00am - 1.00pm



Job Vacancies!

Job Vacancies! Street Team Members Needed!Are you dynamic, fun and out-going with good communication skills? Would you like to be part of a brilliant team who will be canvassing the City Centre? Then this session is for you! Come along and meet with Clint Jones, City Centre Manager,tofindoutmore.

Date: Wednesday 27 JuneTime: 9.00am - 1.00pm


Job Vacancies! Student Ambassador Scheme 2012/13Did you know that the College has a team of student ambassadors who help promote and market the College at a range of events? Find out how you can earn some extra cash by becoming anofficialrepresentativeoftheCollege.Studentambassadors are a group of highly motivated, energetic, well-spoken, friendly people who support and promote City College Plymouth to prospective and current students and the local community.

Meet with Jess Driscoll who runs the ambassador scheme and see how you could be part of this dynamic and enthusiastic group!

Date: Wednesday 20 JuneTime: 3.00pm - 4.00pm



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