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     Looking for work, or just need a change? We can support you to improve your skills and employment prospects. 

    Our Training and Employment team can help you discover what you want to do, set goals and support you to achieve them.

    We can help you with:

    • Creating a bespoke CV

      Whether you've never had a CV before and need one, or just need an old one updating; we're here to help create a great CV that employers won't want to miss!

    • Job vacancies and application forms

      We know there are so many places to look for jobs, and this can be a little overwhelming. Contact us and we'll help you with this - we're often the first to know about opportunities, and can help you with the application process too.

      We know about these great opportunities - let us know if you're interested in applying for any and we'll help you.

      Available jobs

    • Finding work placements, apprenticeships and volunteer roles

      Work placements are currently on hold due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

      Whether you already know what you want to do, or just want to try a few things to see what your ideal job could be - we can organise work placements and apprenticeships for you.

      We also offer a variety of work placements and apprenticeship roles at West Kent. Contact us to find out more.

    • Interview skills, techniques and confidence building

      Are those interview nerves stopping you from getting the job you want? 

      Speak to us and we'll help you with some interview skills; including what to wear, how to answer the questions and how to build your confidence. You already know you're right for the job, so we'll help you to show that to your future employer!

    • Careers advice

      Have you just finished school, but have no idea what you want to do? Do you just want a career change so you can start doing something you enjoy? 

      Speak to us, we can offer careers advice and help find you your ideal job. In the meantime, why not complete the quiz below! Let us know your answers when you speak to us. 

      Skills assessment

    • Training courses

      If you need some extra training to get you the job you want, let us know. We're happy to arrange training or help to find courses for you to go on - some of these for free!  

    • Job hubs

      We're resuming face to face appointments in Sevenoaks.

      We run a variety of job hubs and pop up job shops to help with your job search. 

      If you're not comfortable with face to face meetings just yet, and you live in Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Edenbridge or Swanley, we're still here to help you by phone or email, Monday to Friday. 

      westkentworks@wkha.org.uk

      07715 993293 / 07850506383

      Virtual job shop 

      We're working in partnership with Golding Homes and Clarion Futures to deliver virtual job shops. The next job shop is Friday 28 August from 10am-2pm. Go to our events page to find out more.

    We’ve also got lots of great contacts with other organisations and charities who are there to help.

    We know lots of people are worried about employment at the moment. Speak to us to find out how we can help.

    Contact our Training and Employment Officer by filling out the form below, calling 01732 749420, or emailing westkentworks@wkha.org.uk