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Work IT OUT
Work IT Out was a short course designed to equip people living in Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees with improved IT and employability skills so they could navigate Universal Credit and be better prepared to enter the world of work.
Where?
Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees
Age Range:
19+
Funded By:
Hartlepool College
About The Project
Work IT Out was a two-week employability and basic IT course delivered to residents aged 19+ living in Middlesbrough and Stockton-on-Tees. The course consisted of accredited and non-accredited learning, and aimed to improve participants' digital and employability skills, enabling them to independently search and apply for jobs and confidently manage their online Universal Credit accounts.​
Level One Accredited Learning
Job search skills
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How to affectively apply for jobs
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Interview preparation skills
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Customer service skills
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Health & safety awareness
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Budgeting and money management skills
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Equality & Diversity
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Responsible work practices
Non-Accredited Learning
Navigating a computer
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Computer basics – including Microsoft Word
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Effectively using Universal Credit full journal
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Using and creating a ‘Find a Job’ account
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Creating a personal CV and covering letter
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Project Partners and Funders
Overall Project Impact
102 learners successfully completed Work IT Out
45 learners progressed onto positive destinations shortly after completing the course