Do you receive Job Seekers Allowance OR Employment Support Allowance?
If so, did you know that you can get a qualification at Barking & Dagenham College, which will help you get back into the job market.
And you won’t pay a penny for the course.
You choose the course that’s right for you
Whether you want to improve your general skills, or to train for a particular job, we can help. Choose from:
Business Administration
Computerised Accounts
Customer Service
Hospitality
Health & Social Care
Retail
PLUS your confidence gets a boost with our Motivational Workshops and English and Maths refresher sessions.
These are part-time short courses from 2 to 7 weeks, depending on the subject you choose, and they start at various times throughout the year.
| Success stories to inspire you Read about how our Retail course helped Vicki Fowler of Rush Green land her job at the new Westfield shopping centre near the Olympic park. |
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One-to-one help and support to clinch that job
When you have finished your course we also help you turn those new skills into a new job.
Paul Davern, a local JobCentre Plus Adviser is based at the College every week. Paul will help match your skills to job vacancies.
Find out more today
To find out more contact Keri Jopling on 020 8090 3020 extn 7427.
Look out for Penny or Nadine at your local JobCentre Plus
College representatives Penny Spicer and Nadine Houghton are available at your local Job Centre Plus. Talk to them about your course options, no appointment needed.
- Penny (below) is at Barking JobCentre Plus every Tuesday.
- Nadine Houghton is at Dagenham JobCentre Plus every Thursday.
We look forward to welcoming you to Barking & Dagenham College.







