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ESOL for Employability FSF funded project

ESOL for Employability FSF funded project. Archie Campbell, WEA Sarah Cox, Glasgow ESOL Forum August 29th 2012. Introduction. WEA Workplace ESOL project Glasgow ESOL Forum Workplace ESOL Project. Introduction - FSF Project. Project Background/ Organisation & Delivery/ Outputs

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ESOL for Employability FSF funded project

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  1. ESOL for Employability FSF funded project Archie Campbell, WEA Sarah Cox, Glasgow ESOL Forum August 29th 2012

  2. Introduction • WEA Workplace ESOL project • Glasgow ESOL Forum Workplace ESOL Project

  3. Introduction - FSF Project • Project • Background/ Organisation & Delivery/ Outputs • Group discussion activities • Course Overview - key topics • Case Studies • Learner evaluation & feedback • Progression Routes – Group discussion • Overview/ Q&A

  4. What is Employability? • Employability covers all the things that enable people to increase their chances of getting a job, staying in work and progressing further in their job. The Scottish Government definition is 'the combination of factors and processes which enable people to progress towards employment, to stay in employment and to move on in the workplace'. http://www.employabilityinscotland.com/glossary#Employability

  5. Partnership application WEA, Glasgow ESOL Forum & Glasgow Works Funded to deliver 4 x 48 hour courses 48 learners 12 week duration Eligibility criteria Employment, Volunteering & Further Education Background

  6. Tight timescale Various referring agencies: BRC, SRC, Blue Triangle, GRA, SDS, Integration Networks, CoGC Group assessments Predominantly new learners Gauged demand and confirmed levels Courses delivered April – July 2012 WEA 2 lower level courses; GESOL 2 higher level Courses ranged from SCQF levels 2 to 4 Organisation and Delivery

  7. 59 learners Excellent attendance Hard Outcomes vs. Soft Outcomes Results and Outputs

  8. Discussion • What do you think are the 5 most important topics to include in a course like this? • What materials/resources would be useful for a course like this? • What are the main challenges facing these learners?

  9. Key topics • Personal Information • Talking about time e.g. appointments with Jobcentre plus • Job information e.g. salary, hours • Applying for a job e.g. calling for an application pack, completing application forms • CV writing • Interviews – preparation, competency questions • Local context – working in Glasgow, major local employers

  10. Workplace topics: Contracts Holidays Understanding payslips Health and safety Accidents and illness Asking for time off Trade unions

  11. What did learners find most useful? • Interview role plays • Help with writing CVs and application forms • Using the phone to call about jobs • Presentation skills

  12. Case Study 1 • Raimonds

  13. Case Study 2 • Peter

  14. Feedback • Of the learners who completed the end of course feedback: • 94% felt their reading and writing skills had improved • 89% felt the class had helped them with their personal life • 94% felt the learning had improved their confidence

  15. The majority of learners said they felt the course was not long enough and that they would like to continue with the classes • The majority of learners said they felt the course had helped them with looking for work

  16. Quotes from learners: • ‘I think this course help us to progress in lessons and English for integrate in society’ • ‘When we made job interview practice I was more confident in the job interview’ • ‘I enjoyed speaking and learning how to apply for a job’

  17. ‘I enjoyed all parts of the course but mostly I liked where you need to call each other for interview’ • ‘ I feel more confident and all the class are friends’

  18. Barriers • Not enough college places • Lack of language skills to access progression routes • Lack of local knowledge

  19. Discussion • What can we do to support learners with progression routes?

  20. Partnership model works! Assessment - more learners at different levels Referral of potential learners Shared expertise and experience Shared library resources Wider range of classes and levels Bounce ideas! What have we learned?

  21. What else have we learned? • More hours required • Access to I.T. & Internet facilities • Don’t reinvent the wheel • Better links into progression routes (volunteering options, College info etc) • Involve other agencies e.g. taster sessions, short input sessions etc • Closer links needed with JCP and advisors 21

  22. Any Questions?

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