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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Bench Joinery or Carpentry (Level 3)
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Bench Joinery or Carpentry Diploma Work Based Learning Call GC Part time These courses can start at any time of year and we’ll aim to get you started as soon as possible. -
Brickwork (Level 3)
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Brickwork Diploma Work Based Learning Call GC Part time Brickwork Diploma Work Based Learning Call GC 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 22 August 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 12 September 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 10 October 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 7 November 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 5 December 2022 Part time -
Computer Confidence for Work - Part 2 Pre-Employment / JobSmart
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Cheltenham Campus 24 August 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 19 September 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 12 October 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 14 November 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 7 December 2022 Part time -
Computer Confidence for Work - Part 3 Pre-Employment / JobSmart
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Cheltenham Campus 12 September 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 7 November 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 14 November 2022 Part time -
Confidence for Work Pre-Employment / JobSmart
Qualification Location Starting date Method New Cheltenham Campus 15 August 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 3 October 2022 Part time Cheltenham Campus 17 October 2022 Part time Gloucester Campus 28 November 2022 Part time