Employability course helps Hackney young people build confidence
A group of Hackney young people at an employability session organised by Shadow to Shine and Wickers charity. Picture: Shadow To Shine - Credit: Shadow To Shine
A Hackney charity and youth training initiative have teamed up to equip young people with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle the world of work.
Originally up to 30 Hackney young people were set to participate in the course but that number has been reduced to six due to Covid-19 restrictions. Picture: Shadow To Shine - Credit: Shadow To Shine
Local charity The Wickers are working with youth mentoring organisation, Shadow To Shine, to deliver a five-week employability programme to six young people from the borough.
READ MORE: London Fields schoolchildren redesign Hackney using LEGO bricks
The Wickers Charity Service & Delivery Manager, Kieran Harris said: “The group we work with are really excited about the new employability programme. I can’t wait to watch them grow and boost their confidence in the weeks to come.”
The course has been set up and will be delivered by Shadow To Shine’s network of industry professionals, offering training and tips to help young people manage stress, budget, set targets, speak in public and present their ideas.
The employability course will last five weeks and help build skills like CV writing and interview techniques. Picture: Shadow To Shine - Credit: Shadow To Shine
The course will also build on CV writing and interview skills.
READ MORE: Celebrity guests host workshops for Hackney summer school students
You may also want to watch:
Originally, the course would have reached up to thirty young people but has reduced its capacity due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Korinna Williams, Director of Shadow To Shine, said: “Whilst the new restrictions mean we have had to cut numbers and change the way we work, we are still determined to support young people in any way we can. We are thrilled to be partnered with The Wickers Charity, who have allowed us access to their local network to deliver specific training and support the young people on their dream career path.”
Most Read
- 1 Massive drugs haul suspected to be worth over £1million seized in Hackney
- 2 Drug dealer who killed "beloved" Hackney father convicted
- 3 Anti-lockdown and vaccination camp remains in Hackney Downs after a week
- 4 Homerton gardens renamed to sever slave trader ties and celebrate community hero
- 5 £3m Hackney Central station revamp begins
- 6 Scenes from Ridley Road Market during lockdown captured by photographer
- 7 Hackney barber to Lebron James and Anthony Joshua has skills recognised
- 8 Calling anyone born on this day in 1982 for a documentary
- 9 Upcoming Hackney and Islington road and rail disruptions
- 10 Twenty-five firefighters put out blaze at a Hackney shop
The course will be delivered in a Covid-19 secure venue in Hackney with sessions running twice a week in the evenings.
Find out more about Wickers charity by clicking here
Learn more about Shadow To Shine by clicking here
