Press Feature

New training courses for tenants

January 2009

Develop new skills and get qualifications and work

New training courses are being offered to help tackle unemployment. The courses are run by Islington Council and funded by HFI specifically for HFI tenants to help them get new skills and back into work.

The courses cover a range of topics including: security training, customer service, computerised accounts and basic skills courses in literacy, IT and childcare.

There are vocational courses such as a Food Hygiene Certificate, a national award in travel and tourism and bus driving training leading to a PCV licence. For those interested in sports, courses are available in football coaching, community sports leadership and being a gym instructor. These all come with recognised qualifications.

Click here for the full range of courses and more information.

For vocational training call Sarah Bullman on 020 7527 4220 or email sarah.bullman@islington.gov.uk

For security training call ‘Learn Assist’ on 020 7515 7111 or email harry@learnassist.co.uk