10/07/2026
𝐖𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤!
As National Employability Week comes to an end, we're celebrating the fantastic work that has taken place across our different courses this week. From developing digital skills with AI to building confidence, communication and industry-specific knowledge, our learners have been strengthening the skills they need to succeed in the workplace.
Here's a snapshot of what they've been up to:
𝐄𝐒𝐎𝐋 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 explored how AI can support their career journey by creating CVs, improving job applications, using the right keywords, understanding and writing in simple English, and preparing for interviews. They also practised interview skills in pairs, developing both their spoken English and workplace communication.
𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐁𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 developed valuable industry and customer service skills through practical shopping tasks, helping them understand how to select the right products and equipment for their profession. They also represented EBCF at a local school fair, where they engaged with parents and children, building confidence and applying their practical skills in a real-world setting. Learners also explored AI to design business logos and create professional LinkedIn profiles, preparing them for employment or future self-employment. A special thank you to Isa Mutlib from Cotalent AI for helping our Hair & Beauty learners develop invaluable AI skills for the future.
𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 & 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 strengthened their understanding of safeguarding, an essential part of working safely, professionally and confidently in the care sector.
𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 continued to develop their speaking and listening skills, recognising that strong communication is one of the most valuable skills employers look for.
At EBCF, employability is embedded throughout the curriculum, ensuring every learner develops the confidence, practical experience and workplace skills needed for their next steps into employment, further study or self-employment.
West Midlands Combined Authority | National Careers Service West Midlands | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP | Birmingham City Council
