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1 Free services and activities for our residents Community Investment Team Programme - Autumn 2015 Jobs, employment support and advice Mondays: 10:30am - 4:30pm Priory Court Community Centre, 11 Priory Court, Walthamstow, E17 5NB Priory Court Job Club If you are looking for work we can offer support, advice & guidance, help with CVs, application forms and interview technique training, career advice and job searches. Ade Adeyemo: ade.adeyemo@ Tuesdays: 10am-5pm Circle Housing, Holly Street, 355 Queensbridge Road, E8 3JB Hackney employment sessions assistance with creating/ amending CVs, online job search and registration with www. myworksearch.co.uk, preparing for interviews, completing application forms and more. Ade Adeyemo: ade.adeyemo@ Wednesdays: 10am-3pm Ringcross Community Centre, 60 Lough Rd, N7 8RH Thursdays: 11am-5pm Tottenham Football Ground, 748 High Rd, Tottenham, N17 0AP Islington Job Club As per details for Priory Court Job Club above. Haringey Job Club As per details for Priory Court Job Club above. Ade Adeyemo: ade.adeyemo@ Saeed Jama saeed.jama@circle. org.uk

2 Training, courses and workshops Tuesday: 10am-12pm 3/11/2015 to 1/12/2015 (address on page 1) ICT skills for jobseekers (5 week course) Registering for job alerts, searching for and applying for jobs online and using . Suitable for anyone with basic computer skills or Tuesday: 1pm-3pm 3/11/2015 to 1/12/2015 Beginners guide to (5 week course) Learn how to set up and use an account, send messages, photos and attachments. Suitable for anyone with basic computer skills. Thursday: 10am-12:30pm 5/11/2015 Thursday 3 December: 10am-12:30pm Home budgeting skills (½ day workshop) Keep control of your spending and budget using apps on your tablet or smartphone. We will also show you how to use a spreadsheet to manage your finances. Using money saving websites (½ day workshop) Learn how to use moneysavingexpert.com and moneysupermarket.com to get the best deal on a variety of products and services.

3 Training, courses and workshops Wednesdays: 10am-12:30pm Thursdays: 2pm-4:30pm Wednesdays: 2pm-4:30pm At (address on page 1) Computer drop in facilities (volunteer supported) Rose can help beginners and those with basic skills. Gary can help with general and technical queries. Junior can help with anything including tablets and smartphones or A 3 day course at venues in Camden, Hackney, Haringey, Islington and Waltham Forest Dates TBC Enrolment available at all times. This course is run with a partner organisation. How to get the most out of your tablet online Gain skills and confidence using online services on a tablet. Suitable for beginners and those who have a tablet but would like help using it. Tablets are provided but you are welcome to bring your own. English and Maths Level 2 Improve your skills in English and Maths whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification. Centres in Walthamstow, Stratford and Islington.

4 Training, courses and workshops Please enquire for the initial assessment dates in January This course is run with a partner organisation. Please enquire for the initial assessment dates. This course is run with a partner organisation. Please enquire for the initial assessment dates. This course is run with a partner organisation. Money advice and services Please enquire for details For Hackney residents Please enquire for details Teaching Assistant NVQ 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools. Learner must be unemployed/ on benefits to access full funding. Security: CCTV/ Forklift/ Door Supervision SIA For people who wish to get a security job in the retail and leisure sector and require a licence. Learner must be unemployed/on benefits for full funding. Road Passenger Vehicle Driving Aimed at learners working, or wanting to work, as a community transport driver. Learner must be unemployed/on benefits to access full funding. Smarter Spending workshops Free practical workshops for those who would like to improve their financial skills and share practical money management tips. Free sessions on: Benefits and Budgeting Financial services and products Food tasting and budgeting Prioritising bills Gulsun / gulsun.faik@ Gulsun / gulsun.faik@

5 Energy saving and advice This service is available Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm November date TBC This service is available Mon to Fri, 9am-5pm Energy Doctor (ED) Islington and Camden For tenants who in need of energy efficiency advice or support. The ED can visit tenants in their property or provide advice on the phone. Energy Doctor all boroughs except Islington and Camden As above. Become Energy Savvy Workshop Learn the basics of energy saving including understanding fuel bills, how to use heating controls and switching provider to save money on your bills. Also including DIY demonstrations. My Home Energy Switch This service can cut your energy bills. Ways to access the switching service: Contact Freephone Online at circle.sbmswitch.co.uk Ask our Energy Doctors for help.

6 Community events and activities Coming Soon Walthamstow residents only Pop up cinema event Come and experience all the fun of the movies as Priory Court Community Centre hosts a double bill cinema night run by the Stow Film Lounge or gabriel.edwards@ Now Available Community Chest Grant We have re-launched our Community Chest grant which provides small amounts of funding to Circle Housing Circle 33 residents who want to organise an event or activity in their community. Mark Rogers m.rogers@ Circle Housing Circle 33 Community Investment Team Please visit our web page for news and up to date information about the services available. If you are unsure who to contact us on To find out what s available at Priory Court Community Centre (managed by Circle Housing Circle 33) in Walthamstow visit

Free services and activities for our residents

Free services and activities for our residents Community Investment Team Programme - Spring 2016 Jobs, employment support and advice Mondays: 10:30am - 4:30pm Priory Court Community Centre, 11 Priory Court,