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NSA is pleased to announce that through working in partnership with the Upper Afan Valley Forum we will be launching courses in the Upper Afan Valley on Wednesday 21st September. The Women’s DIY and Hair & Beauty courses are both OCN accredited and will take place at Glyncorrwg Community Centre from 9.30-3 every Wednesday. Participants will also be supported in essential and employment skills including working with the Employment Liaison Officers.
This is an exciting time and we are looking forward to working together with participants in the Upper Afan Valley to assist them in exploring their options, developing new skills and progressing for the future.
NSA WORKS
NSA Works is an Employment Support Service offering a comprehensive range of provision to help people improve their skills and overcome their individual barriers to work. The range of provision varies depending on the level of support required for each person.
A range of positive outcomes can be obtained by participants these may include increasing confidence, building self esteem, learning new skills and gaining qualifications. Support and instruction through the employment application process and in work support are also provided. Specialist programmes are provided for specific participants as well as general services:
A range of workshops and 1-2-1 sessions:-
- Creating professional CVs and covering letters
- Job searching and application forms
- Completing On line applications forms
- Telephone skills, interview techniques and mock interviews
- Essential skills (brush up on your numeracy and literacy)
Services include
NSA Works also has Employment Liaison Officers - who offer a wide range of services including developing links with local employers, identify opportunities for employment and matching the appropriate opportunities with individuals.
Personal job search –A data base dedicated to NSA staff and clients that matches the ‘job wish list’ of our clients to any currently advertised vacancies in both the Neath and Port Talbot areas and outside.
Joint working/Referrals
NSA has a wide range of specialist partner organisations to whom we can refer clients for that specialist help that may be needed while continuing to work with the individual to meet their goals. (data protection is adhered to at all times)
Specific Services for:
- Anyone over 50 looking to get into employment
- Females only to undertake employment related training in Hair and Beauty and Construction (DIY) to help them back onto the employment track.
- EX -Service Personnel – to get back into employment.
NSA Works acknowledges funding provided by WVCA & ESF
Employment Gateway Projects and Courses
Click links below to view posters for current work shops being delivered under the Employment Gateway Tender.
Hair & BeautyFurther Information to Follow
For further advice on the Employment Gateway Programmes please contact the programme manager
Karen Jenkins - on 01639 681859
Or
E-mail nsaworks@nsasr.co.uk
“I’m really enjoying the course. I have learnt new skills and met new friends. I’m enjoying the whole experience and my time here. The tutor is lovely and very helpful.”
“The course is really enjoyable and I’m learning a lot of new skills and everybody here is very friendly and easy to get along with. Also there is a lot of help available not only from a very knowledgeable tutor but from peers too!”
“During my time on my course I have learned things that are beneficial to myself. My tutor is helpful and I have also made different friends.”
