How to do a skills audit

Boosting the employability and job prospects of those in our local community is at the heart of what we do. One of the key things we encourage our clients to do is figure out their skills and strengths. A good way to do this is by completing a skills audit.

A skills audit is the process of identifying and assessing your skills. It can help you to understand your strengths and weaknesses, and to identify areas where you need to actively improve and develop.

It can help with:

• Identifying career goals and making plans to achieve them
• Finding jobs and opportunities that match your skills and interests
• Negotiating for higher salaries and promotions
• Prepare for job interviews and performance reviews

Now you know what a skills audit is, the next step is figuring out how to do one.

Luckily, it is super straight forward. Follow these steps:

1. Identify your goals - What do you hope to achieve by conducting a skills audit? Are you trying to find a new job, get promoted, or develop your skills for a particular purpose? Once you know your goals, you can tailor your skills audit to focus on your desired outcome.
2. List your skills and experience - Make a list of all of your skills and experience. This includes both hard and soft skills.
3.  Plan of action - Once you have identified your skills and experience, identify areas where you need to improve. This could involve taking courses, attending workshops, or gaining on-the-job experience.
4. Review your skills audit regularly - Your skills and experience will change over time, so it's important to review your skills audit regularly. This will help you to stay up-to-date on your skills and to identify new areas for development.

Conducting a skills audit is a valuable tool. It is simple, straight forward, and will help you reach your goals!

Are you looking for more employability and confidence support? You can contact us today via email at community@thewo.org.uk or ring us on 0151 706 113.

Living in the Liverpool area? Why not attend our Career Launch Pad taking place at ASDA Breck Road? Click here to secure your place. 

New Horizons can help you support your community

Building the wellbeing, personal development, and employability of those in the Liverpool city region is at the heart of what we do. 

A huge part of this is community outreach. Through our facilitators Jenny and Bea, we deliver our services to all six boroughs of our city region. Whether that is at children centres, community centres, or schools, we create a safe space in any facility to make sure participants feel comfortable to grow, share stories, and learn.

We recently received feedback from Debbie Canon, Services Coordinator for Belle Vale, Hunts Cross and Mossley Hill Children’s Centre. Facilitator Jenny delivered our Women's Power Programme which allows women come together to share stories, build confidence, and confide in each other. Here's what Debbie had to say:

The courses delivered by The Women’s Organisation in the Children Centre are excellent. The contents and the delivery are  professional and supportive of the parents accessing them. As a parent its good to take time to access a friendly and informal course that helps you develop and grow as a person and that’s what the Women's Power Programme does. I feel it’s true partnership working as we provide the creche and The Women’s Organisation deliver the course. The parents love them and the tutor is professional and empathetic to individual needs of the participants. Thank you! 

If you are interested in working with us and how we can help those in your community, contact at community@thewo.org.uk

To explore our wide range of workshops and courses, click the link here. 

Global Wellness Day 2023

 

On Saturday 10^th June, we celebrate Global Wellness Day. This is when communities come together to discuss and celebrate what living well truly means to them.

 

Wellbeing is at the heart of New Horizons. We advocate and support those in the Liverpool city region with their personal development.

 

We’ve put together a list of fellow local social enterprises, organisations, and community hubs in our city region which contribute to the wellness of those in our community.

 

 

Movema

 

Movema are a community-based dance company in Liverpool. They create safe spaces for people to exercise, meet new people, and improve their health and wellbeing. Through their work, they promote wellness, inclusion, and a sense of community.

 

Find out about them here.

 

 

Liverpool Football Therapy

 

Liverpool Football Therapy is a local project that holds low-cost football games and training for those with mental health issues. Exercise has been proven to help the side effects of illnesses such as depression and improve overall wellbeing.

 

Follow them on Twitter for more information.

 

 

Mary Seacole House

 

The Mary Seacole House is Liverpool based charity for BAMER residents to support the mental health of minorities in their community. They offer 1-2-1 and family support, whilst hosting a range of activities.

 

View their website here.

How can New Horizons help me?

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Boost your wellbeing with New Horizons

 

Over the next six weeks, we have a wide variety of personal development and wellbeing workshops available for women in the Liverpool city region.

Our course facilitators Bea and Jenny have carefully put together a series of sessions to boost confidence, mental health, and employability.

We’ve put together a handy list of all upcoming events with everything you need to know, including time, date, location, and a link to secure your place.

 

• Recognising Your Skills & Strengths

Thursday 11^th May | 10am | 54 St James Street
Book here.

 

• Recharge Your Resilience

Monday 15^th May | 10am | 54 St James Street
Book here.

 

• Build Your CV

Tuesday 23^rd May | 10am | 54 St James Street
Book here.

 

• Activate Your Assertiveness

Thursday 1^st June | 10am | 54 St James Street
Book here.

 

• Goals and Vision Boards

Tuesday 6^th June | 10am | 54 St James Street
Book here.

LIVERPOOL LIGHTHOUSE - HARBOUR FUND - CREATIVE PROJECT FOR 18-25 YEAR OLDS

 

Liverpool Lighthouse has opened applications for the ‘Harbour Fund’; a project which will support 6 young people with their creative projects, and help them build a career in the wide ranging music industries. Funded by Youth Music, the project is open to young people aged 18-25.

 

Successful applicants will be supported to develop and deliver an independent and innovative project. This can be anything; from artist development to events management, technical roles to teaching. If the project relates to music, the Harbour Fund can help by providing the skills, experience and confidence they need to develop a career or as a side-hustle to sustain a music career.

 

Applicants need to have an exciting or innovative approach with the potential to create positive change in the industry. They will be supported to develop a budget for their project and will be provided with a grant of up to £1000 to cover project expenses. Successful applicants will also have free access to the following facilities at Liverpool Lighthouse: a workspace; recording studios; venue; meeting rooms; resources and equipment; support, advice, and guidance from experienced industry professionals and training to support their project delivery where needed.

 

Alongside their core project, they will receive 6 months of paid work experience in one of 4 areas that Liverpool Lighthouse can provide excellent mentoring and facilities:

•             Events management

•             Venue management

•             Studio management

•             Music production

Tom Percy, the studio manager at Liverpool Lighthouse says “This is an incredible opportunity not only for young people, but also Liverpool’s diverse music scene. As music and events try to find their footing in a post-Covid landscape, having the facilities and opportunities for young people to develop and deliver their music project ideas will be invaluable to kickstart careers in Liverpool’s vibrant music industry”.

 

To be eligible for the project, applicants must be aged 18-25, live in Merseyside, and be from one of:

·        An ethnically diverse background of low representation

·        Not in employment, education, or training

·        From a low socio-economic background

 

For more information head to:

www.liverpoollighthouse.studio/whats-on/lighthouse-harbour-fund

 

Applicants can use the above link to apply online or contact Tom for a 1:1 via any of the following means:

email	tom.percy@liverpoollighthouse.com
Phone	0151 476 2342
Text or Whatsapp	07 708 66 86 57
Website  (form)	https://www.liverpoollighthouse.studio/whats-on/lighthouse-harbour-fund
Post	Liverpool Lighthouse (Studio) Oakfield Rd, Anfield, L4 0UF
Visit in person	As above: Mon-Weds 11am-5pm

 

Submission deadline: 15^th October 2021

Pivoting In A Pandemic – The Future Looks Bright With New Horizons

The future is bright, especially when it comes to education, training and sustainable employment opportunities and support in the Liverpool City Region. 

New Horizons is a new and innovative programme that draws together the expertise of twelve specialist local providers, along with managing partner, The Women’s Organisation, to support individuals from across Liverpool City Region into education, training, or sustained employment.

New Horizons Project Manager, Hannah Lewis

Part funded by European Social Fund, New Horizons offers specialist support to those who experience specific and multiple barriers accessing job search, training and education opportunities that enable them to compete effectively in the employment market.

In our most recent blog post, New Horizons Project Manager Hannah Lewis reflects on how the project has responded to the changing landscape during the COVID 19 crisis and caught up with partners to look at how they are continuing to keep their services sustainable despite the ongoing challenges.

Read the full blog here. 

For More Information on New Horizons in your area, 

Telephone: 0151 706 8111

Email: hello@thewo.org.uk

Keep in touch with New Horizons on Twitter.

New Horizons' Blog

 

Welcome to the New Horizons blog! 

We are pleased to introduce you to New Horizons, an innovative project offering a person-centered approach to enable people living in the Liverpool City Region to take steps closer to pursuing work, education, or training. 

New Horizons works particularly with those who experience specific and multiple barriers accessing job search, training, and education opportunities that enable them to compete effectively in the employment market. 

We have created an infographic that explains the referral process and what support is available through the partner organisations working on the program. 

For More Information on New Horizons

Telephone: 0151 706 8111

Email: hello@thewo.org.uk

Keep in touch with New Horizons on Twitter.

 

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