From the 1st March, a new work club will be starting at Barwell Library. It will be running from 10am until 11.30am every Tuesday throughout March. Anyone unemployed or at risk of redundancy can call in to receive help with:
For further information email: mac@leics.gov.uk or call Martin Hall, MAC Co-ordinator on 07852 228424.
Special workshops aimed at helping people get back into work or training will be continuing this New Year at Hinckley Library.
The Support 2 Work workshops have been running since November at the library and will continue to run every Wednesday from 11am – 2pm. They are for anyone aged 19 years or older who is unemployed or at risk of redundancy. Specially trained staff from the County Council and from partner organisations, Acorn Training and Next Step will be on hand to advise people and help get them back into work or training. Areas they can help with include:
Anyone interested in finding work or entering training can drop into the work club for information, advice and guidance.
For further information about the Support 2 Work event or to arrange an appointment with the MAC Advisor at Hinckley Library, please call:
0116 305 2511. The library is on Lancaster Road, Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 0AT
A new scheme to help job hunters in Leicestershire get back into work is being launched.
All 54 libraries across Leicestershire are now Multi Access Centres (MACS) – a new service offering help and advice to people who are aged 19 or above who are out of work, or likely to be made redundant.
The aim of the programme is to support people back into work, improve skills and help the local economy.
Our friendly staff will listen to your job needs and help you to work out your next steps towards employment.
This could include:
Bobbie Dabell, who recently moved to Leicestershire, needed help in looking for a job in administration. After visiting Loughborough Library she found out about the new centres and was grateful for the help she received. Bobbie said:
“Thank you so much for all your help, advice and time – now I have a suitable CV and covering letter, hopefully it will assist me in being successful in getting a job.”
Peter Osborne, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council, who is launching the scheme, said:
“This new scheme in Leicestershire is a step in the right direction to help support people back into work. Staff at the County Council’s libraries will be on hand to advise and guide people and help them back on the right track towards getting a job and improving their skills.”
To find out more, visit your local library and a librarian can arrange an appointment. Alternatively, visit: www.leics.gov.uk/multiaccesscentres email: mac@leics.gov.uk or call Martin Hall, MAC Co-ordinator on 07852 228424.
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The Multi Access Centres will be officially launched by Peter Osborne, the Chairman of Leicestershire County Council at 10 am on Wednesday 8th September at Loughborough Library on Granby Street in Loughborough. Local people who have been helped through the scheme have also been invited.
Libraries in Hinckley and Bosworth are offering holding free open mornings to help with brightening locals job prospects. In these difficult economic times, with unemployment rising, it can be a daunting task to apply for a new job. So libraries are here to help.
Do you need help with preparing a new CV and covering letter or with updating your existing one? Do you need help with setting up an e-mail account so that you can apply for jobs on-line? Would you like information on useful websites and contacts that may help you with your job search?
Are you thinking about improving your skills to increase your employability and require support and guidance?
If yes, then drop in to a special open days being held at Earl Shilton, Newbold Verdon and Groby libraries and find out how the Library can help.
If you would like information and advice then please feel free to just come along. If you require the use of a computer please contact the Library beforehand so that we can make a reservation for you.
The events are at:
For more information call Earl Shilton Library on 0116 3058392, Newbold Verdon Library on 0116 3053661 or
Groby Library on 0116 3053601.
Looking for work? Libraries have a number of useful resources to help with your job hunt.
Visit your Local Library to read the newspaper classifieds or use the computer suites to look for job opportunities on the internet.
If you use the Library computers to write or update your CV/resume, you will be entitled to print the CV off free of charge.
Contact your Local Library for more details.
