What is a Returneeship?
Returneeships are an exciting pre-employment training programme designed to emphasise the development of employability skills for job seekers.
Following the completion of the classroom learning, our Aftercare Programme is tailored to provide 1-2-1 support to our customers, with their next steps in the form of job alerts for their desired sector, engagement calls and application support.
Learners in the classroom will study a range of sector based skills and competencies required for the workplace.
Are you suitable for a Returneeship?
The concept of the Returneeship is to target the increasing number of individuals aged 50+ who find themselves out of work, facing long term unemployment, and support them returning to work.
You could be suitable for a Returneeship if you…
1. Have been unemployed for any amount of time and are motivated to work in either full-time or part-time employment.
2. Are willing to develop new skills and rebuild on old skills to ensure you are ready to work.
3. Are not taking part in an apprenticeship
Employability Skills
Team working, SWOT analysis, workplace etiquette, communication skills.
Job Searching
CV, cover letter & personal statement creation. Interview techniques & mock interview scenarios.
Customer Service
Health and Safety, Employment Rights and Responsibilities, Data Protection, Equality and Diversity.
The Returneeship is an exciting Pre-employment Training Scheme that will open up new doors, strengthen your knowledge and more importantly prepare you in taking those vital steps back into work.
The benefits include;
You will embark on an exciting project designed to bond, motivate and affirm ability. The task is not revealed until the course gets under way…
Help and guidance in making your CV the best that it can be, allowing you to show employers the skills, experience, and qualifications that you have gained.
An excellent chance to meet new people and develop relationships, which will enhance social and communication skills.
Industry recognised skills in a range of areas that will help you to progress your career in your chosen sector.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Returneeship?
A Returneeship is a unique programme designed to support unemployed individuals, who are a distance from the job market, make a positive step towards gaining employment.
What are the scheduled hours for the classroom element?
Each course will have slightly different schedules, with some courses lasting for 10 consecutive week days, starting at 9:00AM and finishing at 4:30PM. Other courses may run for more than 10 days, but will only last for half a day such as 9:00AM to 12:00PM or 2:00PM to 5:00PM
Details for each specific course will be explained during the enrolment process.
Am I eligible?
If you are currently unemployed, ideally 50 years of age and over and living in England you may be eligible for a Returneeship. Contact us for a more detailed assessment of your eligibility.
How long will it take to complete my Returneeship?
12 weeks – Your learning will be split into two phases: an initial intensive classroom phase, followed by extended learning support sessions to maintain the momentum generated during classroom learning.
What is the content of a Returneeship?
After two days working on a exciting team project, you will work towards developing your understanding and skills in the following areas:
- Employability skills
- Customer service skills
- Safeguarding and Prevent
- Developing IT skills
Who can I turn to for help?
If at any point during the course you require any form of assistance, any of the Release Potential tutors will be more than happy to lend a helping hand.
What happens when I complete my Returneeship?
Upon completion of your Returneeship, Release Potential will continue to stay in touch with our Aftercare Programme, providing personal support in the form of job alerts for your desired sector, engagement calls and application support.
