Please see below some great upcoming events/opportunities from us and the network.
1.No Wrong Door Quarterly Network Event – Health and Social Care Deep Dive- 30th April
Soon we will be hosting our next No Wrong Door Quarterly Networking event focused on Health and Social Care. We will be joined by employers (Northwick Park Hospital, North West London Skills for Care, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust, NWL ICB) who will share their top tips and insider knowledge for gaining employment in the sector. The event is also a great chance to network with employers and peers in West London.
2. No Wrong Door Quarterly Network Event – Health and Social Care Deep Dive- 30th April
The West London Alliance warmly invites you to our next No Wrong Door Quarterly Networking event on Wednesday 30th April focused on Health and Social Care. We will be joined by employers (Northwick Park Hospital, North West London Skills for Care, Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust, NWL ICB) who will share their top tips and insider knowledge for gaining employment in the sector. The event is also a great chance to network with employers and peers in West London. As ever, please do RSVP to the calendar invite we have sent so we know who to expect on the day. A full agenda, including directions, to follow closer to the time.
3.Work and Benefits (DWP)- Lunch and Learn- 8th May and 21st May
On Thursday 8th and Wednesday 21st May we are running Lunch and Learns (online) hosted by the DWP on working and benefits. The session will provide an overview of Universal Credit and how working impacts Universal Credit recipients. Do come with your questions as there will be time for Q&A. Please accept one of the invites that has been sent to your calendar if you are interested and share with other who may find it relevant.
4. Connect to Work- Lunch and Learn- 15th May, 12th June and 10th July
We are hosting Lunch and Learns on Thursday 15th May, 12th June and 10th July (online) focussing on Connect to Work. This programme has been launched by the Department for Work and Pensions to help people in England and Wales find and keep work. It’s aimed at people who are currently not working or face barriers to employment, such as disabilities and health conditions. It also supports those who are employed but at risk of losing their job. Please do join us to understand how residents you work with can benefit from this programme. Please email Matthew at TomaM@ealing.gov.uk with what day you’ll like to attend to receive the joining information.
5. Skills Builder Webinar- 20th May, 12:30- 13:00pm
Unlocking Potential in West London: Why Essential Skills Are the Key to a Thriving Workforce
Join this online webinar to explore how investing in essential skills like Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Leadership can drive real impact across organisations.
In this webinar, Skills Builder will introduce the Skills Builder Universal Framework, a tried-and-tested approach used by organisations across sectors to build essential skills with clarity and consistency. Discover how structured skill development leads to stronger teams, higher satisfaction & engagement and better retention.
To register for the webinar, please click the link here.
6.WLA Instagram – advertising your programmes and events
Have you seen our Instagram page highlighting training opportunities, jobs, events etc. for residents in West London? Please follow us and tag the account in your posts so we can reshare your content, getting your offer out to as many residents as possible. Alternatively, send us your content and we can create a post. Follow at @westlondonskillsandjobs_ .
7. West London Green Skills Hub Monthly E-newsletter
Have you subscribed to the Free West London Green Skills Hub Monthly E-newsletter? It provides news of jobs, apprenticeships, events and useful resources aimed at job coaches and job seekers interested in green skills and construction in West London. To view the latest issue and to subscribe click here. Please do subscribe and share it with your network and residents!
8. Online Resource: ‘Find a Job’
Haven’t seen our Find a Job page yet? On our West London Skills and Work Finder website, we’ve created a list of opportunities and support for residents in West London. From apprenticeship opportunities, to employment programmes, to support for those with SEND - we’ve compiled it all!
Check out the Find a Job page today and do share it with your residents. Do you think a great opportunity/programme is missing? If so, please let us know.
Also, follow us on Instagram @westlondonskillsandjobs_ for more training opportunities, support and careers events for residents.