Do you live in the West Midlands?
Want to develop your employability skills?
Need help finding employment in your dream industry?
Join our Pathways Programme!
Pathways is a creative employability programme that provides employment and personal development support to young people aged 16-35 across the Walsall and wider Black Country area.
The programme aims to help young people break down barriers that prevent them from progressing into meaningful employment and opportunities.
On Pathways, participants engage in 12 free, tailored, creative 1-to-1 sessions (1 hour per session) that will help them to progress further towards their goals and aspirations. Participants can also access further coaching support in-house or from FNB Mentoring & Coaching whilst with us.
There are 3 strands to Pathways, all of which have a creative spin on traditional employment support:
Personal Progression Pathway
This is best suited to those who are in need of personal development and/ or are furthest from the employment market.
On this path, we provide:
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1-2-1 Personal Development Mentoring
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Goal setting & achievement mapping
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Soft-skill development (e.g. confidence building, self-esteem, motivation, communication skills etc.)
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Wellbeing support coaching (for the reduction of employment-related anxiety and stress)
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Work experience opportunities
Employability
Pathway
This is best suited to those seeking employment, education, or training opportunities and need some concentrated/ focused guidance to progress towards their next steps.
On this path, we provide:
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Career Planning
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IT & Digital Skills training
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Presentation skills training
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CV Writing & Shaping
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Job Searching support
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Application Reviews
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Interview techniques training
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Mock interview reviews
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1-2-1 Personal Development Mentoring
Creative Industries Pathway
This is best suited to those seeking a career in the Creative Industries; we focus on:
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Media Production
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Broadcast Journalism
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Digital Marketing
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Arts, Culture & Entertainment
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Communication
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New Media, Gaming & Technology
On this path, we provide:
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Career Planning
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CV Writing & Shaping
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Portfolio guidance
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Creative Workshops
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Job Searching support
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Application Reviews
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Interview techniques training
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Mock interview reviews
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1-2-1 Personal Development Mentoring
Pathways can support you through:
1-2-1 Personal Development Mentoring
Goal Setting & Achievement Mapping
CV Writing & Shaping
IT & Digital Skills Training
Mock Interview Practice
Job Searching Support
On your Pathways journey, you will:
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Engage in 12 tailored 1-to-1 sessions catered just for you
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Receive advice and guidance from a mentor throughout the programme
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Prepare for the next steps on your journey ahead
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Access valuable support in finding the right opportunities for you
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Improve your employability skills
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Gain confidence and creatively explore your goals
Where you can find us:
Interested in signing up to Pathways or want more information from us?
The team are available in the following locations:
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The Link, 46 Park Street, Walsall WS1 1NG every Tuesday 1 - 3:30pm
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Bloxwich Launchpad/Library, Elmore Row, Walsall WS3 2HR every Wednesday 2 - 4:30pm.
What our Pathways graduates say:
Anthony
I am now able to see myself in a new light which in the past I wouldn’t have been able to. It helped me to realise to never give up on what you want. Since I’ve been on this course I’ve been introduced to different interview techniques which have helped calm me in interviews of stressful situations. My confidence has improved for the best.
Jayden
My favourite session was the mock interview one because I’ve never done one before and I’ve got poor speech for communicating and bad social skills so it really helped me.
Kevin
I've enjoyed the course and it has taught me everything I need to know. It has helped me build skills and I'm grateful for it.
Callum
My confidence level has gone higher, my ability of working with others has got better, I've made new friends at my new workplace.
Mentorship provided in-house and by FNB Mentoring & Coaching.
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