Inspiring People to Thrive

News: CXK Awards CHESS Homeless funding to Provide Training and Employment Opportunities to the Homeless

CHESS Homeless has been awarded a Community Grant to fund a new project which will provide training and employment opportunities to the homeless in Chelmsford and Essex, and in doing so address the high number of homeless people who struggle to find employmentThe grant has been awarded by CXK,...

Have You Ever Been Caught Out By A Curve Ball In Vocational Training?

I am a huge advocate of vocational training and further education; college gave me a second chance many years ago and certainly helped me get to where I am now However, there is a fly in the ointment in what is, by nature, a wonderful thing Some of our education and training systems currently in...

Year 11 Careers Information & Advice: A Parent’s Guide to Post 16 Options

Yes, the day is here! Your child is now in Year 11 and preparing for their GCSEs! However, before the exams hit they need to consider what they will do next yearWhether 6th form, college, study programmes, apprenticeships or traineeships application for these choices start this October! (Which...

Julie’s Story

I made an appointment with the National Careers Service because I wanted help with my CV - I wanted help putting it into the correct format so that I could capture the attention of prospective employers I was preparing for my return to work having had my family, and wanted to give myself the best...

Helen’s Story

My name is Helen, very happily married to Mike and in September I will be 56 years old I’m a Mum of five, Granny of one and Mum to two rescued border collies I’m also very lucky to still have my parentsHaving had a massively varied career due to the expense of a large family and the...

Supporting Older Workers – Employers Brunch

What steps are you taking to support older workersKent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the National Careers Service, are hosting a round table brunch event on Friday 18th October to discuss the importance of supporting older workers and the free services the National Careers...