Residents of Falmouth and Penryn are to get an online version of a free job club.

Emmanuel Baptist Church, Falmouth, has been running the CAP Job Club, in partnership with Christians Against Poverty (CAP), for the last year.

Due to social distancing, the CAP Job Club has been adapted so that people can participate online instead.

Glyn Lumley, local CAP Job Club Manager said:

"The past few months have been very challenging for all of us. One concern is not really knowing what the outcome will be as we come out of the lockdown.

"We've all got different challenges but for unemployed people, taking these steps into employment can be a real confidence booster."

The CAP Job Club provides tools and practical support to help job seekers find work.

The online course will be delivered using video conferencing systems led by a trained CAP Job Club Coach based at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

It runs for five weeks and consists of a weekly group session of about 90 minutes for up to 8 people per group.

The course is designed to give encouragement and support, including sessions on writing a CV that will stand out to employers, the job-hunting process and succeeding in interviews.

All that is needed to join the course is either a computer or laptop, smartphone, or tablet with a good connection to the internet and an email address.

Glyn added:

"You don't need to be a computer whizz to get this running.

"All you need to be able to do is to use email and click on the link from an introductory email we'll send once you've registered for the course."

CAP Job Club member, Audrey, said:

"I was feeling down and my confidence was very low. At my CAP Job Club, I was comfortable and came to realise that I wasn't actually in isolation. There are others in the same situation. I know my Job Club

Coach will give me ongoing support. I definitely recommend CAP Job Clubs."

To find out more about the CAP Job Club and to register for sessions running on Tuesday mornings from 13th April, contact Glyn Lumley on 07544 858232, email [email protected] or click this link.

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