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Careers Guidance

At Global Skills Training, we are committed to providing comprehensive Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) to ensure every learner is on the best training programme for their career aspirations. Before enrolment, we offer free and impartial guidance, helping prospective learners explore their options, understand entry requirements, and select the most suitable course. During training, learners receive ongoing support, including regular progress reviews, tailored development plans, and access to additional learning resources to help them succeed. As learners approach the end of their programme, we provide personalised career guidance, assisting with CV writing, job applications, and interview preparation. Whether progressing into employment, further education, or higher-level apprenticeships, our goal is to equip every learner with the skills and confidence to take the next step in their career journey.

Information, Advice and Guidance

Empowering Learners: Information, Advice, and Guidance at Global Skills Training

At Global Skills Training, we believe that knowledge is power, and our Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services are designed to support learners in making informed career and learning decisions.

What We Offer

Our free and impartial guidance helps individuals explore various learning and career pathways, while also providing support on personal matters such as housing, benefits, childcare, and health. We ensure that every learner receives the right support at every stage of their journey.

How IAG Supports Learners

  • Application Stage – Helping applicants choose the right training programme and referring those who may need alternative options.
  • Programme Induction – Providing comprehensive information and initial assessments to create tailored learning plans.
  • Ongoing Training Support – Offering continuous guidance to keep learners on track and help them successfully complete their qualifications.
  • Exit Support & Career Progression – Assisting learners in securing employment, progressing to higher education, or advancing their careers.

Our Careers Offer

The Careers Lead for Global Skills Training is
Paul Bray.

  • Contact: 02088962889
  • Email: hello@global-skills.com
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How We Can Help You

Our Careers Team supports students at every stage of their career journey, offering guidance and resources tailored to individual needs.

We provide one-on-one sessions to help you:
📌 Discover careers that match your skills and interests
📌 Plan your path to success
📌 Create a compelling CV
📌 Search for jobs and apprenticeships
📌 Apply for university and funding opportunities
📌 Develop business plans for self-employment

We offer access to impartial resources to help you:
📌 Identify your strengths and skills
📌 Understand Labour Market trends (job locations, salaries, and demand)
📌 Explore apprenticeship and career options

Working alongside the Employability Team, we provide:
📌 Job search support
📌 Application and interview preparation
📌 Employer and university networking events

Skills Development

We offer webinars and workshops to enhance your:
📌 Higher education readiness
📌 Professional and workplace skills

Integrated into our Delivery Programme, the Careers Programme runs in the second week of each month and focuses on:

1️ Options & Choices – Understanding post-apprenticeship pathways:

  • Further education,
  • university,
  • apprenticeships,
  • employment,
  • self-employment,
  • volunteering

2️ Surviving in the Workplace – Key workplace behaviours and employability skills

3️ Recruitment – Job search strategies, CV writing, applications, and interview techniques

4️ Life Skills for Work – Financial literacy: tax, National Insurance, pensions, budgeting

📌 For Students: Attend scheduled sessions and access resources via OneFile.
📌 For Parents & Carers: While tutorial sessions are not accessible, presentations can be provided upon request for learners under 19.

We continuously assess our programme’s effectiveness through student feedback, employer input, and performance evaluations to ensure it remains relevant and impactful.

Understanding job market trends is essential. Labour market information helps you:
📌 Identify in-demand skills
📌 Track industry growth and decline
📌 Determine required qualifications for specific careers
📌 Explore job opportunities across the UK

The National Careers Service provides expert guidance on learning, training, and employment decisions.

Book an appointment with the Careers Team today!