Boosting your potential
We recently teamed up with ‘Building Futures’ to run a free short course to provide a comprehensive understanding for residents that wanted to apply for and interview for a job in business administration.
This initiative targeted young people but also those that were looking at returning to work, thinking of a career change or were long term unemployed, in order to retrain and upskill themselves. The opportunity was open to anyone in the household who was aged 19 and over. Alongside this course, we provided the option to access a Level 2 Business Admin online qualification with a reputable provider.
During the course, participants discovered the importance of soft skills, built their own confidence and explored their strengths. We discussed the importance of a Business Admin role as well as the responsibilities involved. Participants were shown examples of workplace policies and procedures before focusing specifically on the admin duties at Fairhive. A few members of our staff supported this session and delivered a presentation to give insight into what it is like to work in the housing sector and more specifically with us. Course leader, Mesoni stated, “Doing this course across six sessions created a space where participants could learn from each other, be open to share their thoughts, experiences and build new skills. We were able to build a safe and positive atmosphere for participants. This enabled them to build their confidence and practise their communication skills. It helped immensely when the Fairhive employees from relevant departments spoke about their roles and responsibilities.”
Participants have reported that they feel more confident in applying for roles and improving their chances of employment. One resident said, ““I have really enjoyed this course, and I have felt that it was a great opportunity, not only to learn a new skill set but to meet amazing people in the team. Mesoni the trainer was lovely, very attentive, and supportive. The lessons were well paced and allowed learners to discuss scenarios etc. We also received visits from relevant departments, telling us about their roles and opportunities after the course had ended. I’d recommend this course to everyone.”
Many who took part have taken an active interest in applying for future roles with us, to take their learning further and develop a career in housing.
If you are interested in getting involved with courses like this in the future, keep an eye on our social media pages where we share our upcoming drop-ins. You can also take a look at our other Resident Opportunities.