Jobseekers
Whether you're unemployed, looking to change career, or have recently been made redundant, we have a wide range of courses that can give you the skills and confidence to get the job you want.
Covering everything from business, finance and care to IT, interview skills and more, our courses can be taught online and on campus by industry experts, with personalised support available every step of the way.
- Full-time courses (3/4 days a week)
- Part-time courses
- Short courses
- Apprenticeships
Our specialist JobSmart Programme, meanwhile, is ideal for unemployed people looking to re-enter the workplace, and includes Confidence for Work, Computer Confidence, Digital skills for Job Seekers, Interview Skills and more.
All of our courses are designed with the world of work in mind and our industry links and support programmes can help you stand out to employers.
These courses are free of charge to those aged 19+ in receipt of certain benefits, or working and earning less than £18,525 annual gross salary.
Call our dedicated team on 01452 563278 or email jobsmart@gloscol.ac.uk to find out how we can help you upskill and improve your career prospects.
Quick Facts
- We frequently work in partnership with community organisations
- Courses to encourage work or volunteering are available for Adults with Learning Difficulties or Disabilities (ALDD)
- Fee waivers will apply if you are in receipt of certain state benefits
Courses for Jobseekers
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AAT Access Award in Business Skills (Level 1) Business, Administration, Management and Finance
Qualification Location Starting date Method New AAT Access Award in Business Skills , Level 1 Award Gloucester Campus 3 October 2023 Part time Award Gloucester Campus 9 January 2024 Part time Award Gloucester Campus 23 April 2024 Part time -
Brickwork (Level 3)
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Brickwork Diploma Work Based Learning Anytime Part time These courses can start at any time of year and we’ll aim to get you started as soon as possible. -
Computer Confidence for Work - Part 1 Pre-Employment / JobSmart
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Cheltenham Campus 13 November 2023 Part time Gloucester Campus 27 November 2023 Part time Cheltenham Campus 17 January 2024 Part time Gloucester Campus 29 January 2024 Part time Cheltenham Campus 4 March 2024 Part time Gloucester Campus 15 April 2024 Part time Cheltenham Campus 24 April 2024 Part time Cheltenham Campus 10 June 2024 Part time Gloucester Campus 17 June 2024 Part time Cheltenham Campus 15 July 2024 Part time -
Computer Confidence for Work - Part 2 Pre-Employment / JobSmart
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Gloucester Campus 2 October 2023 Part time Cheltenham Campus 15 November 2023 Part time Gloucester Campus 4 December 2023 Part time Cheltenham Campus 24 January 2024 Part time Gloucester Campus 5 February 2024 Part time Cheltenham Campus 6 March 2024 Part time