As with any of the posts within this blog – this only relates to A4e – the content within this post comes from one of their booklets – “Welcome Aboard – Your Journey Starts here!”. It would seem that, whilst participating on the FND programme with A4e, you’ll actually be dealing with 4 different people – here’s the information from the booklet – I promise, with the exception of a note or two by me, this is an exact transcription – I honestly haven’t made any of this up:
“Who does what at A4e – Let’s meet your team”
“If you were an athlete, you’d have plenty of backroom staff working for your success. Coaches, physios, masseurs, agents and plenty more besides. Well, at A4e, it’s a similar set-up. Although your trainer is less likely to demand you go for early morning runs [My comment – I actually go for 8 – 10 mile runs most mornings, so I wouldn’t mind that š ]
Personal Career Coach.
While you’re on your A4e Flexible New Deal journey, your coach will be your partner, advisor, provider of moral support and, where necessary, critic. You’ll build up a relationship of trust with them and you’ll be in very regular contact.
Initially, they’ll do a bit of digging to see what’s coming between you and your goals. And together you’ll come up with a plan of action for overcoming these barriers.
Your coach will provide as much practical support as they can – which may include training. They’ll also provide feedback by reviewing – with you – how much progress you’ve made. If the answer is ‘not enough’ they’ll keep you on track until you’ve reached the point of being what we describe as ‘job ready’
So you know there’s someone keeping an eye on you, But also that you’re in control and you won’t be pushed into doing anything you’re uncomfortable with.
Trainer.
Yes, this is the person responsible for coordinating any necessary training. If we’re unable to provide certain activities on our premesis, your trainer will arrange for them to take place at alternative venues, organise transport, etc.
Whether at A4e or not, you’ll be monitored by your trainer to see that the training meets your needs, that it’s well structured and that it’s producing the results you’d hoped for. And, above all, that you’re aquiring the necessary skills to obtain, and retain, a rewarding job.
The close collaboration you enjoy with your Personal Career Coach will also be a feature of your relationship with your trainer.
Employment Coach.
Your Employment Coach will help you to obtain both work placements and long-term employment. In short, they’ll create employment opportunities for you. You’ll have one-to-one sessions with them to clarify what you’re after in terms of job type, salary, location, etc.
And to make sure you’re ready when the time comes for interviews, they’ll ensure you’ve gained the advice, training and self-confidence you need to perform to the best of your ability.
There will be close contact between them and your Personal Career Coach to ensure that whatever yo’ure put forward for is appropriate for you.
Local employers enjoy a good relationshop with our Employment Coaches. It’s how we get such a good insight into what local businesses are looking for.
In-Work Mentor.
You might assume that once you’re in full-time employment your contact with A4e will come to an abrupt end. But we continue to offer help for you up to a year after you’ve started work. Settling in can take a while, especially if you’d previously been out of work for a long time. Your mentor can help to keep your My Journey Plan on track and ensure a smooth transition into work. To to this, they’ll happily meet you face-to-face on a regular basis, during the first year.
They can even, along with your A4e trainer, arrange relevant in-work training; either at your own request or one by your employer.
And if, for whatever reason, you decide you’d like to look for alternative employment (while still in a job) your mentor can help you to make alternative career choices and to get the application and interviewing processes underway.
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So many points to make – So little time š
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