Service: Education, Training and Employment

SOVA's education, training and employment projects aim to identify and remove barriers to work and support individuals to reach their
long term goal of employment.

Projects offer individuals the opportunity to improve their lives and realise their potential through learning. This can include:-

• basic skills (literacy and numeracy)
• one-to-one information, advice and guidance
• group sessions
• workshops and drop-in sessions
• confidence building
• accredited training
• support / referrals to address barriers to employment
• preparation for work (cv, jobserach, interview techniques)
• understanding value of work
• employers' expectations
• mentor support

SOVA volunteers will also support people after they have found employment.

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