Employment training for young disabled people in East London

Our free 26-week training programme – First impressions, first experiences – supports disabled young people of Tower Hamlets, Hackney, Newham and surrounding London boroughs on the road to a rewarding career.

To enrol, please fill out our First impressions, first experiences training application form.

To refer someone or find out more, call 07807 799 928 or email firstimpressions@scope.org.uk

What will you learn on the programme?

You will find out how to:

• write a CV
• contact potential employers
• fill out application forms
• build confidence and assertiveness
• work as part of a team
• how to start your own business
• disclose an impairment or condition
• manage personal finances
• use social media to get a job
• telephone skills
• travel independently

How does the programme work?

Weeks 1–2: Initial

• Work with an advisor to think about career goals and build a personal action plan.

Weeks 3–8: Personal development

• Meet your advisor and take part in workshops to develop important skills for the job market.

Weeks 9–16: Work experience / mentoring/ next steps sessions

• Go on a part-time work placement in a job that matches your career aspirations.
• Have opportunities to further develop your skills and time to make job applications with support from local employers, a mentor from the local business community and your Scope advisor.

Weeks 17–26: Action planning / ongoing support / one-to-one sessions

• Work with your advisor to review your experience on the programme and think about the next steps in your career.
• Ongoing support to support applications and interviews.

Who qualifies for the programme?

You can join this training if you:

• Have any learning or physical impairment (for example, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum conditions), and
• Are aged 16-24 years, and
• Live in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney or any surrounding borough in London, and
• Are not currently in education, employment or training.

Not sure if you qualify? Find out by calling 07807 799 928 or emailing firstimpressions@scope.org.uk.

How to enrol

To enrol, please fill out our First impressions, first experiences training application form.

To refer someone or find out more, call 07807 799 928 or email firstimpressions@scope.org.uk.