News from Step2Skills

• Step2Skills newsletter edition 2: In case you’ve missed, it our January to April magazine is live and available at locations across Hertfordshire. The online version is available to read here and features details of upcoming courses along with news and events from across our services. (Front cover image attached)
  Issue 2: Step2Skills News - Issue 2 - January to April 2022 by Step2Skills - Issue

• New Job, New You: This ACCREDITED course from Step2Skills, taught online across 8 weeks, can equip you with the employability skills needed to increase your chances of employment. It’s free for eligible Hertfordshire residents, details of which can be found on our online booking system at: Our courses (hertfordshire.gov.uk) 
  
  
• Do you have a disability, sensory needs or autism and are you looking for paid work? Do you know someone in this situation? You may not be aware that Step2Skills runs the Supported Employment service (formerly known as Work Solutions and in its 31^st year of running) and the team specialises in finding and supporting clients in Hertfordshire to stay in paid work. To find out more, visit www.step2skills.org.uk/SupportedEmployment (poster for the service attached)
  
  
• Step2Skills is listening and responding to Hertfordshire residents and is pleased to now be running a highly popular range of arts and crafts courses in Bishops Stortford. So far, the courses have been selling out very quickly but with this course planned for June this year, if you fancy trying something new, this is your chance to book your place on our Eco Friendly Fabric Flowers course. The booking link is here: Our courses (hertfordshire.gov.uk) (poster attached)
  
  
• Step2Skills is here to support Hertfordshire residents with overcoming barriers that are holding them back from education or work. In this instance, through our Building Better Opportunities programme, Maneet was able to access counselling sessions to help her overcome her bereavement before she could move on to study, grow in confidence and secure employment. (picture attached of Maneet’s story)

Unemployed and want mentor support with Step2Skills? Visit www.step2skills.org.uk/BBO