Better Place to Start

This course, held over five or six sessions of  2.5 hours each, is intended to empower individuals to identify their own steps for a positive future, with personalised guidance and support. Through a range of activities the course should help you recognise the value and importance of allowing yourself to enjoy time out in order to be "a better me" and help you deal with the different challenges we often have to face.

Re-building our lives after any change can be challenging. A better place to start is also a great opportunity to help you kick start your pathway to employment 

What will you learn?

• FOCUS - on increasing self-confidence and self - esteem through teamwork and activities, whilst supporting you to identify your hopes and dreams.

• CHALLENGE - yourself by setting SMART targets

• CONSIDER - how a positive mind-set will help you achieve your targets

• IDENTIFY - your strengths and areas you wish to develop.

• EXPLORE possible career pathways

To enrol on A Better Place to Start, please register your interest by emailing us passport@lutonacl.ac.uk or call us on 01582 490033 

What do I need to take part in this course?

For the first session just bring yourself and a pen and paper will be handy too.

What will I be expected to do before the course?

Before the course starts you will be sent an email with joining instructions in it. Please follow these instructions before the session is due to start so you are ready to begin. This will include confirming by email that you have read the group agreement and induction.

What will I be expected to do during the course?

• Attend every session 

• Participate in group activities and discussions 

• Complete worksheets and an Individual Learning Plan 

What can I do next?

Ask your teacher for more information about other opportunities. Alternatively you can find out more about other online opportunities we offer including gaining a qualification for yourself.

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