Hello Future! Youth Entrepreneurial & Employability Training

WHO IS IT FOR?

18-24 years-olds in Tendring and Colchester who want to start their own business or learn skills to help them get a job. This online training course consists of 6 workshops, held weekly. You may benefit from this course if you:

• Have left education or an apprenticeship and are finding it difficult to move on.
• Have been made redundant or lost your job for other reasons.
• Are in a job which pays the bills, but you don’t feel it’s taking you forward.

WHAT DO I NEED?

The internet and a device with a camera (laptop, tablet etc). You don’t need to have any prior knowledge or experience for this online training programme. A workbook will be provided to all participants outlining course expectations, content, focus and pre course activity/preparation.

No printer? No problem! We can send you a workbook in the post!

Your commitment will be to:
• Attend six training sessions and a one-to-one advisor session.
• Interact with your co-participants and lead trainer.
• Be prepared to put questions to the guest speakers.
• Complete short ‘homework’ activities and use the course resources to develop your next steps.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

We will identify your strengths and capabilities, build your confidence, support you to find the right opportunities, and prepare you to be a successful candidate in business or employment.

Entrepreneur or employee? Either way, finding your ideal role can be a daunting process. This training is delivered by real people; business owners and employees, sharing real experiences, tips, hints, and resources to support you taking your next step to successful entrepreneurship or employment.

The full course will:
• Help you understand the differences and commonalities between running your own business and
employment.
• Work through some exercises to identify the best route for you at this point in your life.
• Give you tools and strategies to prepare you for your next steps.
• Give you the opportunity to try out your networking skills in a safe environment with a group of
people making similar decisions.

WHEN IS IT?

Wednesday 27 October – 15 December 2021. Each session starts at 12.00 midday and finishes at 3.30pm.

HOW DO I BOOK?

It’s a free course, funded by Tendring District Council and Colchester Borough Council. To book your space click on the link below!

WHAT TO EXPECT

Each session will follow a similar format:
12.00pm-3.30pm Session time
12.00pm-12.15pm Log in, troubleshooting and tech help
12.15pm-1.00pm Informal discussion time
1.00pm-1.10pm Formal session begins
Introduction
Room conversations
1.10pm-2.00pm Session content and activities
2.00pm-2.10pm Comfort break
2.10pm-3.00pm Guest speaker
3.00pm-3.30pm Q&A and discussion
3.30pm Session ends

Session outline:
• Session 1: Introduction – What is Entrepreneurship and what is Employability? Common
factors/differences.
• Session 2: Who are you? What are your strengths and transferable skills – Guest Recruitment
Specialist.
• Session 3: Identity, suitability, and interest. CV/cover letter or proposal practice. Tailoring your
approach to an opportunity. Guest Project Manager.
• Session 4: Appearance, Attitude and Approach – Your USP will make the difference. Guest
Marketing Specialist.
• Session 5: Employability and Entrepreneurial Skills – Word/excel/social media, organisation and
record keeping. Guest Administrator.
• Session 6: Networking/building relationships and trust – Finding opportunities. Guest Employer/Contract Manager.

Ongoing mentoring and one-to-one appointments.

Short activities will be set for homework after each session and research and resources will be available for each participant. These activities will help the trainers offer feedback and refine the focus of the one-to-one sessions.

Other information will be available and distributed during sessions to support self-lead further development.