Make your dream job a reality with new employment skills programme

Updated: 28 February 2022

Kick-start a dream career – that’s the aim of a new jobs scheme designed to help over 18s fulfil their employment potential across Three Rivers district.

Kick-start a dream career – that’s the aim of a new jobs scheme designed to help over 18s fulfil their employment potential across Three Rivers district.

The Unlock Your Potential programme has been launched by Three Rivers District Council in partnership with Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce.

The new scheme offers anyone over 18 living in Three Rivers the chance to sign up to a flexible three month programme to give them the confidence and skills to get on the jobs ladder.

The personal training programme will include access to virtual and face-to-face mentoring;cognitive and psychometric assessments; equal, diverse, inclusive and disability confident employers that are flexible, understand individual needs and drive change in the workplace.

The programme also features job shops which will be attended by local employers with vacancies as well as one-to-one career coaching and mentoring and work experience placements.

Cllr Sarah Nelmes, the Leader of Three Rivers District Council, said: “This is an exciting opportunity for anyone who wants to really make the most of their talents and achieve their true potential. I urge anyone who is eligible to sign up to this programme today.”

Chris Luff, the chief executive of Watford and West Herts Chamber of Commerce, said: “Employment and recruitment is changing. Gone are the days of being judged by your past, your CV and your experience. It is now about the present and your potential, who you are, what you enjoy and what you aspire to be. What we are offering with the district council will give a great opportunity to those who sign up to make the most of their potential and get on the right track to achieve their dream career.”

For more information email: amanda@watford-chamber.co.uk

Register here.