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Pathway to Employment: Building Confidence and Skills for Career Success

Preparing you with the confidence and skills to take your next steps into employment.

Course description

Are you currently out of work or thinking about your next steps but not sure where to begin? This supportive and welcoming course is designed to help you build confidence and develop the key skills needed to move closer to employment.

Over 12 weeks, you’ll explore your strengths, learn how to write a CV, practice interview techniques, and gain confidence applying for jobs online. You’ll also improve essential workplace skills such as communication, teamwork and problem-solving – all in a relaxed and encouraging environment where everyone is supported to succeed.

You will:

  • Set personal goals and build confidence in your abilities.
  • Create or update your CV.
  • Practice completing application forms and searching for jobs online.
  • Take part in mock interviews and improve your speaking skills.
  • Develop key workplace skills including time management and communication.
  • Learn what employers are looking for and how to make a positive impression.
  • Explore local job sectors and opportunities for further training.
  • Connect with other learners, share ideas, and offer mutual support.

This course is ideal for anyone who has been out of work for a while or is looking to take the first steps towards employment. By the end, you’ll feel more prepared, motivated and ready to take your next step.

No previous experience is needed – just bring a willingness to learn and grow.

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Course level

First Step - These courses are for complete beginners. You don't need to have studied the subject before or have any previous knowledge.

Who is this course for?

Residents of Calderdale aged 19+ who want to gain knowledge and skills that will prepare them to enter voluntary work or employment. 

First Step – The start of your learning journey. Explore how you can build your confidence, connect with others, and learn new skills to start achieving your goals. 

What do I need to bring?

  • Pen and paper.

You will use Google Classroom throughout your course to view work from your lessons, receive messages from your tutor, and access online resources. You can access this on your smartphone, tablet, or laptop/computer. Your tutor will support you to log-in during your first lesson, and the Learner Support team is always on hand to help with any issues. 

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Course information

Start date: 15th April 2026
Time: 9.30am to 11.30am
Day: Wednesday
Venue: Heath Campus

Course length: 12 weeks
Course code: EM00046
Course level: First Step

Fees

Full fee: £96
Fee waiver available: Yes
Additional costs: No

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Additional information

Learning delivery method

We have the skills, resources and dedication to help you access the learning you need to enrich your life.

Your course will be delivered by a highly qualified, experienced and knowledgeable tutor via:

  • The classroom, face-to-face teaching at Heath Campus or other venues in Calderdale.
  • Also, Google Classroom will be used to access:
    • electronic learning resources;
    • coursework set by your tutor;
    • collaborative work;
    • and online sessions, if needed.

What we expect from you

You must do various learning activities so we can make sure you are making the expected progress. This is because:

  • your course is funded in full or part by the Government via the West Yorkshire Combined Authority;
  • and all Calderdale Adult Learning (CAL) learning is subject to Ofsted inspection.

You may need to do extra work outside of session times to extend your learning or comprehension, where needed. Also, you are expected to be:

  • punctual;
  • attend regularly;
  • and show commitment to achieve successful completion of the course.

Important: You may lose your place, if:

  • your attendance drops below 88%;
  • or you do not attend three classes in a row and have not informed CAL.

How you will know if you are making progress

An Initial Assessment activity at the start of the course will enable your tutor to assess your starting point.

  • For non-accredited learning this will be completed using a set tutor assessment relevant to the subject area.
  • For accredited courses this requires learners to complete an assessment on the BKSB learning platform.

In every class we acknowledge and accommodate for different levels of skill and experience. This is so learners will be encouraged to identify and work on their own areas for improvement.

You will have a 'Learner Journey' with your tutor. Here, you will set the learning targets that you want to meet.

During the course, you will have the chance to:

  • discuss your progress with your tutor;
  • complete regular assessments;
  • and be given feedback, both verbal and written, on work that you produce.

Support for your progression and next steps

Please refer to:

  • the advice given to you by your course tutor towards the end of your course;
  • or speak to CAL's IAG Officer for information on how you can progress.

For our latest courses, see: Adult Learning.

If you need support in literacy, numeracy, IT or employability skills, please speak to your tutor in the first instance.

Information, advice and guidance

CAL Service has been awarded the matrix Standard, the national quality standard for organisations delivering IAG on learning and work.

We aim to help learners progress through their chosen course of study. Tutors, learning support staff and our IAG Officer can help you decide if a course is right for you. If it is not, we will aim to put you in touch with another provider.

For more detailed and specific careers advice, we work in partnership with the Education Development Trust.

You can also contact the National Careers Service on 0800 100 900. Their website is also an excellent source of information on careers, finding a job, courses and learning: National Careers Service.

Contact us

Calderdale Adult Learning:

Address:

  • Heath Campus, Unit 4, Free School Lane, Halifax. HX1 2PS.

Phone:

Email:

Office hours:

  • Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm.
  • Fridays from 9am to 1pm.

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