First impressions, first experiences work training

Our training course First Impressions, First Experiences helps young disabled people who live in Tower Hamlets, Newham and Hackney and surrounding East London boroughs on the road to a career.

Cohort dates

Cohort 1: 17 June 2013 – 4 October 2013 (Plus 10 weeks of ongoing one-to-one support)

Initial assessments from 17 June 2013

Modules and next step session from 1 July 2013 – 30 September 2013

Cohort 2: 4 November 2013 – 29 March 2014 (Plus 10 weeks of ongoing one-to-one support)

Initial assessments from 4 November 2013

Modules and next step sessions from 18 November 2013 - 29 March 2014

Cohort 3: 7 April 2014 – 1 August 2014 (Plus 10 weeks of ongoing one-to-one support)

Initial assessments from 7 April 2014

Modules and next step sessions from 21 April 2014 – 1 August 2014

Cohort 4: 18 August 2014 – 5 December 2014 (Plus 10 weeks of ongoing one-to-one support)

Initial assessments from 18 August 2014

Modules and next step sessions from 1 September 2014 – 5 December 2014

Cohort 5: 5 January 2015 – 18 April 2015 (Plus 10 weeks of ongoing one-to-one support)

Initial assessments from 8 December 2014

Modules and next step sessions from 5 January 2015 – 18 April 2015

Personal development opportunities for young disabled people

The 26-week programme for disabled 16- to 24-year-olds supports them in developing important employability skills, gaining valuable work experience and building their confidence, which could lead to life-changing career decisions. Find out about the programme's benefits for young disabled people.

One-to-one and group support will be available from Scope Employment Advisors throughout the programme.

Mentors from the local business community will offer one-to-one advice and guidance and share their ‘real-life’ experiences during group workshops and job clubs. Find out more about benefits to companies.

What the young people say

"This course encourages us to become more confident and gives us some stability to be able to become more self-confident."

"I feel this course has helped me gain control over my life and is helping me to fulfil my potential."

Work experience placements

Most recent placements have occurred with London Overground, East London Dance, Smyths Toys, Arcola Theatre and Credit Suisse amongst others.

Call 07807 799 928 to find out more or make a referral – contact us today!

The Credit Suisse EMEA Foundation is pleased to be supporting the first impressions, first experiences programme.