Free local courses

If you're looking to get back into work or improve your skills, why not sign up for one of the following free courses?

• Steps into Work - 12-3pm on Tuesdays for 4 weeks starting on Tuesday 6th October at St Nicholas Family Centre  
• Improve your Maths - Mondays 7-9pm at Yate Library
• IT For Work - Tuesdays  7-9pm at Yate Library
• Improve your English - Wednesdays 9.30-11.30am  at Yate Library

To book a free place go to the enrolment sessions at Yate Library 5-7pm on  Monday 7th September or 10-12 noon on Thursday 10th September or ring 01454 864613.

Advice on apprenticeships

The council is working with its partners to make sure small businesses have information about apprenticeships. Recently Ladden Brook councillor Howard Gawler in his role as Vice Chair of Council attended an event aimed at doing just that. The free event at the Bristol and Bath Science Park was organised by the council, the Federation of Small Business (FSB), the National Apprenticeship Service and South Gloucestershire and Stroud College. It offered business owners the chance to learn more about how to employ apprentices and how they can make a positive contribution.

For more information visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk

Unemployed? Need help with transport to work or training?

Wheels to Work West offers three schemes to help people get transport to work or training - a Bike Loan Scheme, a Bus Ticket Scheme and a Loan to Buy Scooter Scheme. More information is available on the South Glos website.

Help with finding work

Merlin Housing Society has teamed up with Clean Slate to help local people get back into work. Clean Slate will be at Juice Community Project, 56-60 Newton Road, Cadbury Heath, BS30 8EL every Tuesday from 11am to 4.30pm. Register as a member to get access to the internet (with support) and advice and training on job seeking, interviews and planning your next steps. Find out more at www.cleanslateltd.co.uk or call Ty Kurn on 07530 064041.