This is a mentoring service to support BME, refugee and asylum seeking residents needing to improve their English language skills with a view to increasing their employability and entry to relevant training. The project is based in Moss Side and is open to 16 year old plus. Services include job searches, application and interview skills, access to information, advice and guidance, and vocationally specific mentoring.

For more information contact Sarah Fyfe on 0161 226 6722 or email sarah.fyfe@barnardos.org.uk.

FAST supports the development and progression of disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities, into mainstream provision, learning and employment.

FAST supports the development and progression of disabled people and people from ethnic minority communities, into mainstream provision, learning and employment. FAST is a job broker under the New Deal for Disabled people (NDDP) initiative and also offers training through Learn Direct and ONCW courses.

For more information ring 0161 740 3399.

This initiative offers a two week pre recruitment training course to assist people to apply for vacancies with a variety of employers at Manchester Airport.

This initiative offers a two week pre recruitment training course (delivered at Wythenshawe Forum) to assist people to apply for vacancies with a variety of employers at Manchester Airport. An interview is guaranteed upon completion of the course. To be eligible residents must:

• Be unemployed
• Have a 5 year checkable work history
• Be able to travel to the airport in unsocial hours
• Be able to work shifts
• Not have any unspent convictions from a disqualifying list

For more information ring Maggie Unwin on 0161 489 3907 or email Maggie.unwin@manairport.co.uk.

These service is open to all Manchester residents aged 16 years and above. It offers informal one to one, non-accredited training.

These service is open to all Manchester residents aged 16 years and above. It offers informal one to one, non-accredited training. The sessions are held in most libraries across Manchester and subjects include:

• Getting to know your computer
• Internet and email
• Keyboard skills
• Introduction to MS Office packages
• CV presentations skills
• Online job searches

They also offer progression to MAES accredited ICT courses that are run in libraries.

Contact your local library for more information or visit www.manchester.gov.uk/libraries.

The purpose of the NLDC fund is to support local voluntary and community sector organisations to develop their capacity to deliver learning opportunities for residents of disadvantaged neighbourhoods. The aim of the fund is to build the skills levels of Manchester residents while complementing and providing progression routes to further learning and employment support. Low level first steps community based training is initially offered with residents before progressing to mainstream services such as MAES should they wish to. A number of providers across Manchester are delivering this provision.

For further information contact Jonathan Putt 0161 234 1506.

This is a free service for everyone aged 20 and over (or over 18 if referred from Jobcentre Plus). They offer information, advice and guidance around education and employment.

This is a free service for everyone aged 20 and over (or over 18 if referred from Jobcentre Plus). They offer information, advice and guidance around education and employment. Their website lists recruitment agency websites and job searches websites. It also contains an on-line toolbox to assist in writing CVs and job applications, finding courses, and checking whether applicants have the right skills for the job. In addition, a career browser is available which allows people to click on a career they are interested in. It then provides details on the skills and qualifications required for that role, on-site training offered, expected salary, work involved and typical hours. Alternatively, appointments can be made to see an adviser face to face.

For more information or to book an appointment with an advisor ring 0800 107 4060 or visit www.nextstepgreatermanchester.org.uk

Train to Gain is a national skills service. It supports employers of all sizes in all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance.

Train to Gain is a national skills service. It supports employers of all sizes in all sectors to improve the skills of their employees as a route to improving their business performance. A Skills Advisor can provide advice around skills and training, identify courses and create a package tailored to individual businesses. They can also find local trainers and assist in accessing funding. In addition, funding is available for the first full Level 2 qualification (equivalent to 5 GCSEs) and apprenticeships, and a contribution is available for Level 3 qualifications.

For more information visit www.traintogain.gov.uk.