Library offers jobseekers a helping hand (From Malvern Gazette)

Library offers jobseekers a helping hand

2:40pm Friday 30th December 2011 in News

A NEW Job Club aimed at helping people find employment is being launched at a library in Worcestershire.

Upton upon Severn Library, in School Lane, will launch its new initiative on Monday, January 16.

Every Monday between 2-3pm people will be able to call in and receive support and assistance.

The scheme is being run in partnership with The Bridge Training and Development group and library manager Jo Portman hopes it will prove helpful given the difficulties in the jobs market at present.

“We thought it would be useful to do something to help in these tough times. It will be an opportunity to drop in and receive advice and assistance on matters such as CV writing, job searching and making applications online,” she said.

Anyone who would like to join the club can call Upton Library on 01905 822722, email uptonlib@worcestershire.gov.uk or just turn up at a session.

The library will also be running a basic digital photography course on Fridays between 1-3pm for 10 weeks from January 27. It costs £85, call or email to book a place.