Aldershot Enterprise Centre

Using Social Media to get that Job!
2024-11-28 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/London) | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, GB
Learn how to use Social Media to your full advantage when job hunting. Tips, tricks and some good advice to increase your chances.

Join us to get back into employment with advice and guidance. What will the workshop cover?
· Understanding the role of social media as part of your job hunting
· Creating and optimising your LinkedIn profile
· Building a personal brand
· Job searching on Social Media
· Looking professional online
Delivered by the brilliant Fiona from Litus Digital. Lunch is on us!
This workshop is made possible with the funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

CV Writing - write a CV that gets noticed!
2024-11-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Online ! Learn how to craft an exceptional CV that catches the eye of employers and lands you the job you want!

CV Writing – write a CV that gets noticed!
Join us for an online hands-on workshop to learn how to write a killer CV that will grab employers’ attention! Learn how to showcase your skills and experience effectively to stand out from the crowd. This event is ideal for people who haven’t got a CV yet, or want to improve their current one and want to boost their job search success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your CV to the next level!
Our friendly advisers will help you understand what is important and how to rewrite areas of your CV.
The session runs from 11.00-13.00. See you online! We will send you a link the day before.
New Directions is a programme aiming to support young women between 18-30 years old build a better future and gain life skills. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Southern Enterprise Alliance.

Excel - Introduction to Plotting Graphs
2024-11-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
For beginners – Using data to plot graphs, deleting/adding data and using graphs to analyse data

This event is online – we will send you the link to join us the day prior to the event.
Improve your employability skills or overcome your fear. This course takes place online and you need a laptop with MS Excel installed on it.
Also check out our introduction to spreadsheets 3 October and Introduction to formatting and calculating on 17 October.
This course is made possible with funding from the National Lottery Community fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

Festive Finance made easy
2024-11-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, GB
Join our friendly team for a fun, practical workshops to help your start reducing the financial stress of the festive season.

Save Smart for Christmas – FREE budgeting workshop and voucher
Start planning and saving for Christmas early! Join our friendly team for a fun, practical workshop to reduce festive financial stress. Lunch is provided by New Directions.
Course content
• Create a household budget plan and share ideas for Christmas savings
• Identify practical hints and tips to save money on Christmas presents
• Refresh maths skills to help with budgeting your Christmas
• Receive a gift voucher to help reduce the cost of Christmas – lunch is provided
Venue: Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Rd, GU11 1TQ
Eligibility
Courses for adults 19+ without Level 2/GCSE maths (grade 4/C) or Functional Skills Level 2. Those with a Level 2 qualification may also qualify if they can show their numeracy skills need refreshing to boost career prospects.
This workshop is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

Well being - improve your food choices
2024-10-24 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, GB
Learn about managing an affordable healthy lifestyle: compare affordable food swaps, identify surprising sugar facts

Uncover Hidden Sugars, Affordable Swaps, and Nutritional Insights. You could also take home a FREE slow cooker!
Through a range of fun and practical activities, you will learn how to apply your numeracy skills to everyday nutritional needs. Lunch will be provided by New Directions.
Course content

Identifying surprising sugar facts
Comparing affordable food swaps
Researching food labels and nutritional values.
Calculating the calories and costs of ready meals versus freshly cooked, family, one pot dishes (you could cook in your new slow cooker!)

Venue: Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Rd, GU11 1TQ
Eligibility
Courses are available for adults 19+ without Level 2/GCSE maths (grade 4/C) or Functional Skills Level 2. Those with a Level 2 qualification may also qualify if they can show their numeracy skills need refreshing to boost career prospects.
This workshop is made possible with funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

Excel - Introduction to formatting and calculating
2024-10-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Manipulating table data using maths and built in formulae

Improve your employability skills or overcome your fear. This course takes place online and you need a laptop with MS Excel installed on it.
Also check out our introduction to spreadsheets 3 October and Introduction to plotting graphs on 14 November.
This course is made possible with funding from the National Lottery Community fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

Supermarket Spies
2024-10-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, GB
BOGOF, 1/3 off, 2 for 3, 25% off, with so many offers, it’s not always easy to know what’s the best value for money……

Can you work out the best offers? BOGOF, 1/3 off, 2 for 3, 25% off, with so many offers, it’s not always easy to know what’s the best value for money. Our FREE Supermarket Spies workshop will show some quick and simple calculations to improve your confidence with maths and maybe even save a little on your shopping.
Course Content

Explore cost and time of ready meals v freshly prepared meals.
Explore the cost and taste of branded vs store/own brand .
Cost of delivery charges at different times of the day vs in store shopping.
Lunch will be provided by New Directions

Receive a FREE £10 supermarket voucher to help with your next shop
How to book
To register your interest in this course, email hello@joinnewdirections.org or book via this event.
Eligibility
Courses are available for adults aged 19 and over who do not have a Level 2/GCSE maths at grade 4/C and above or Functional Skills Level 2 in maths. Adults who already have a Level 2 maths qualification, may be eligible if they can demonstrate the need for a numeracy refresh.
This workshop has been made possible with funding from the National Lottery, Hampshire County Council and Uk Government.

Excel - Introduction to Spreadsheets
2024-10-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
For beginners – Creating tables, formatting cells, creating/using simple calculations

This event is online – we will send you the link to join us the day prior to the event.
Improve your employability skills or overcome your fear. This course takes place online and you need a laptop with MS Excel installed on it.
Also check out our introduction to formatting and calculating in Excel on 17 October and Introduction to plotting graphs on 14 November.
This course is made possible with funding from the National Lottery Community fund, Hampshire County Council and UK Government.

CV Writing - write a CV that gets noticed!
2024-10-01 11:00 - 13:00 | Online Event
Learn how to craft an exceptional CV that catches the eye of employers and lands you the job you want!

CV Writing – write a CV that gets noticed!
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to write a killer CV that will grab employers’ attention! Learn how to showcase your skills and experience effectively to stand out from the crowd. This event is ideal for people who haven’t got a CV yet, or want to improve their current one and want to boost their job search success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your CV to the next level!
Our friendly advisers will help you understand what is important and how to rewrite areas of your CV.
The session runs from 11.00-13.00 . See you online! We will send you a link the day before.
New Directions is a programme aiming to support young women between 18-30 years old build a better future and gain life skills. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Southern Enterprise Alliance.

Bang on Budget!
2024-09-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, Aldershot, GU11 1TQ, GB
Join us to learn how to organise your finances more effectively: understanding your bills, organising income and outgoings, how to cut costs

FREE ‘Bang on Budget’ workshop
This workshop will strengthen your skills to help you manage your household budget. Our friendly tutor will support you to use a budget planner to organise your finances more effectively.

Course content
Understanding your bills
Organising income and outgoings
How to cut costs

Lunch will be provided by New Directions and you will also receive a £10 voucher.
How to book
To register your interest in this course, email hello@joinnewdirections.org or book now via Eventbrite
Eligibility
Courses are available for women aged 19 and over who do not have a Level 2/GCSE maths at grade 4/C and above or Functional Skills Level 2 in maths. Adults who already have a Level 2 maths qualification, may be eligible if they can demonstrate the need for a numeracy refresh.
This workshop is made possible with the support of The National Lottery, Hampshire County Council and is funded by UK Government.

Get That Job! - Rushmoor - using Social Media to Job Search workshop
2024-07-24 11:30 - 13:30 | 14-40 Victoria Rd, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Join us in this series of workshops to help women in Rushmoor get into employment with experienced advice and practical support.

CV Writing - write a CV that gets noticed!
2024-07-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Learn how to craft an exceptional CV that catches the eye of employers and lands you the job you want!

CV Writing – write a CV that gets noticed!
Join us at the Aldershot Enterprise Centre for a hands-on workshop on crafting a killer CV that will grab employers’ attention! Learn how to showcase your skills and experience effectively to stand out from the crowd. This event is ideal for people who haven’t got a CV yet, or want to improve their current one and want to boost their job search success. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to take your CV to the next level!
Our friendly advisers will help you understand what is important and how to rewrite areas of your CV. You can use our PC and printers if you need to.
The session runs from 11.00-13.00 and lunch is provided. See you there!
New Directions is a programme aiming to support young women between 18-30 years old build a better future and gain life skills. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Southern Enterprise Alliance.

Positive Thinking
2024-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | 14-40 Victoria Rd, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Get ready to boost your mood and mindset with our Positive Thinking event – a fun and inspiring gathering to help you see the bright side of

Positive Thinking
Come join us for an uplifting event focused on the power of positive thinking! This in-person gathering will take place at 14-40 Victoria Rd. Get ready to be inspired and motivated as we explore the benefits of maintaining a positive mindset. Let’s learn how to cultivate optimism and resilience together. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to surround yourself with positivity and like-minded individuals. See you there! Lunch is on us!
This event is organised by the New Directions programme. We are funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.

Bodyswaps Introduction
2024-06-27 11:00 - 13:00 | 14-40 Victoria Rd, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Hey there! Join us for a fun event where you can learn all about our Bodyswaps virtual reality software to trial your job interviews!

Welcome to the Bodyswaps Introduction event!
Join us for an exciting in-person session where you’ll learn all about our Bodyswaps virtual reality software and how it can enhance your job interview techniques. This event will be held at the Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Rd in Aldershot, so make sure to mark your calendars!
During this introduction, you’ll get a hands-on experience with the latest technology in the world of Bodyswaps. Our experts will guide you through the process and answer any questions you may have.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to explore the future of virtual reality with us. See you there!
You can join us between 11-13, lunch will be provided!
New Directions is a programme for young women in the Aldershot area to build a better future and gain life skills. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by the Southern Enterprise Alliance.

Get That Job! - Rushmoor - CV & Cover Letter Writing workshop
2024-06-26 11:30 - 13:30 | 14-40 Victoria Rd, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Join us in the first of a series of workshops to help women in Rushmoor get into employment with experienced advice and practical support

Lunch included for workshop attendees – please advise organisers if any dietary requirements
Free onsite parking
Free co-working space (limited spaces and hours) to all workshop attendees

IT issues solved
2024-06-13 11:00 - 13:00 | 14-40 Victoria Rd, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Get ready to say goodbye to all your tech troubles as we come together to tackle and solve all your IT issues at this event!

IT issues solved
Come join us at 14-40 Victoria Rd for a day of tackling those pesky IT problems! Our team of experts will be on hand to help you with any tech troubles you might be facing. Whether it’s a glitchy laptop, a confusing software update, or you just need access to a PC and printer we’ve got you covered. Don’t let technology get the best of you – swing by and let us help you out! See you there!
The event will take place at the Aldershot Enterprise Centre, Office 26 – the New Directions Hub.
Lunch will be provided!
This is an event of the New Direction programme, which aimes to support young women find employment and improve their life skills. The programme is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by Southern Enterprise Alliance.

Motivation!
2024-06-06 11:00 - 13:00 | Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 14-40 Victoria Road, Aldershot, England, GU11 1TH, United Kingdom
Get ready to ignite your inner fire and boost your drive at Motivation! – an event full of inspiration, energy, and positivity!

Motivation!
Welcome to our exciting event, Motivation! Join us at the Aldershot Enterprise Centre for a day filled with a positive boost and tools to keep motivated! Get ready to ignite your passion, set new goals, and unleash your full potential. Whether you’re looking to boost your personal growth or enhance your professional skills, this event is perfect for anyone seeking that extra push. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to surround yourself with like-minded individuals and take your motivation to the next level!
This event will take place in the Aldershot Enterprise Centre, 11.00-13.00 and lunch will be provided.
This workshop is part of New Directions, a programme to support young women into employment. It is funded by the National Lottery Community Fund and managed by the South Enterprise Alliance.
