Free employment support and training

Welcome to The Hive. We offer free support to grow your skills and career.

At The Hive, we’re here to help you do more than just find a jobwe’re here to help you grow. Whether you want to explore new career options, build your confidence, or develop new skills, all our services are completely free and tailored to your needs. Every year, we help around 250 people take the next step in their careers, and we’re excited to help you too! 

What our learners say: 

“The support I received from The Hive helped me believe in myself again and led to a more fulfilling life.”

“I wouldn’t have achieved my dream role without The Hive. They gave me the skills and training I needed.”

“The Hive offers a range of courses and support, especially useful for those of us looking for a job or a career change.”

Who can join?

Our courses are open to our residents, and anyone enrolled in one of our training courses. 

How we can help you: 

  • career guidance: not sure what’s next? We’ll help you explore your options and find a path that’s right for you 
  • skill development: strengthen your current skills or learn something new with our free courses 
  • cv support: we’ll help you create a standout CV that highlights your strengths 
  • job search and applications: need help finding the right job or filling out applications? We’ve got you covered 
  • interview practice: build your confidence with mock interviews and coaching tips 
  • work experience and networking: gain hands-on experience and meet people who can open doors to new opportunities 

Training 

We also offer a wide range of free, accredited courses and employment support to help you sharpen your skills and improve your chances of landing your dream job. From boosting your confidence to mastering new skills, our courses are here to help you succeed.  

For more information, or to get employment support email us at  thehivetraining@poplarharca.co.uk or call us on 020 7510 9770. 

If you would like to receive information about all our upcoming training courses, please subscribe to our  mailing list 

 

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