What does the support look like?
The programme is delivered through a flexible approach, which recognises and adapts to each individual’s needs. You’ll be assigned a dedicated Career Coach, who will work with you to develop and deliver a tailored employability programme to meet your specific needs and aspirations. We’ll work with you step by step to secure the right opportunity for you and we’ll support you for as long as needed after entering employment to maximise your chances of progressing further when the time is right.
Every individual’s programme is unique and tailored to their own specific needs and goals, but the following activities provide an example of the type of support on offer:
- one-to-one coaching and mentoring;
- employability and job search skills;
- recruitment support and interview preparation;
- job-specific skills and certification;
- access to self-employment support; and
- assistance with practical support such as travel expenses or childcare.
The programme also works directly with employers to create and match individuals into job opportunities through a dedicated workforce advice and recruitment brokerage service.
What is Enterprising Futures?
Enterprising Futures is a Gower College Swansea initiative aimed at engaging, encouraging and supporting individuals to access self-employment routeways.
Operating across Swansea and Neath Port Talbot, the programme promotes the benefits of self-employment through a combination of workshop support and intensive one-to-one coaching and mentoring.
Support is flexible and tailored to your individual needs, with a strong emphasis on personalised advice and delivery through a dedicated Employment Coach.
Case Studies
See how individuals have benefited from Enterprising Futures
“I feel the support Steven has provided me has been immeasurable, I have moved forward leaps and bounds in my preparation for launching my business and feel more sure footed thanks to the advice and guidance I was given at the Hub.”
Becky
“It is really helpful that every week we can meet…I can ask you questions and you’re always there to help me. All your suggestions are so useful…I feel more confident and I’m also mobilised to do regular work on my business every week…thanks for your great support”
Anna
Read what our partners have to say about Enterprising Futures
HMP Swansea
“The Enterprising Futures workshop was very impactful. The group stated that for those who wish to go into self-employment, the session was an eye opening experience to the process involved.
The feedback was equally positive for those that were not thinking about self-employment. The activities during the session were very unique compared to other partners, which the group found refreshing.
The staff had a very calm and friendly approach, which created a very positive classroom atmosphere, and the group felt they were easy to relate to.”
Business Wales
“Business Wales are pleased to be working with Gower College Swansea on the Enterprising Futures project, which is delivered in the heart of the community and enables individuals to explore how self-employment can benefit and affect their lives. ”
Supporting individuals to access ESOL support
Reach
Based at our Kingsway Employment Hub, REACH+ provides a central point of contact for anyone wishing to access ESOL in Swansea. We assess each person individually and refer to the right course as quickly and easily as possible.
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We also offer ReStart – a service for refugees providing advice and access to further support for housing, education, money, employment and more.
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Get in touch
Contact our Better Jobs team by phone, email or dropping in to our Employment Hub.
Employment Hub
37 The Kingsway (1st floor)
Swansea
SA1 5LF
01792 284450
info@betterjobsbetterfutures.wales
