Wise Up For Work

Wise Up For Work is a new scheme aimed at tackling youth unemployment in Corby, helping to bridge young people's skills and confidence gap, so they can kick start their careers with local businesses. Working in partnership with Corby Jobcentre Plus, ‘Wise Up For Work’ offers free pre-employment training courses for Corby people aged 19 and over. At the end of each course, WUFW will do everything they can to find trainees who shows the right commitment and meets the required standards a paid, full time job. The jobs will be with one of the many local companies who have already pledged their support for the project. FOR EMPLOYERS: ‘Wise Up for Work’ is the result of local businesses and organisations getting together to do something for the young people of Corby. As well as providing basic skills training, our programme aims to file off some of the rough edges that we know can make employers reluctant to take on young people. Wise Up for Work gives young people a real chance to prove themselves and take that important first step on the employment ladder. FOR CANDIDATES: You will need to be dedicated and show a good attitude – if you can do that we promise to do our very best to get you started on your career. Take this exciting opportunity to get into a job and wherever possible we will ensure your employer continues to develop upon your skills giving you the best opportunity to progress your career. You will receive: • Warehousing and Storage Level 1 skills • Health and safety training • Manual handling training • General employment skills training including teamwork, problem solving, interview skills and applying for a job • FLT Counterbalance Licence • Free interview wear • CV Writing • Careers Advice • Job searching including access to free internet and printing for job searching purposes • Up to date information on the current job market