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This programme is for the recently unemployed in West London. You will create a website portfolio, gain an OCR qualification certificate and find out about opportunities for work in web design, film & video production, music and the arts.

The programme is suitable for people with an interest or past work history in ...

Web design
Graphic design
Digital marketing
Music production and/or promotion
Film and video production and/or marketing
Editorial and Journalism
Photography
Arts – theatre, dance, comedy, art, cinema, music
Event management

How do I apply?

Call us on 020 8691 1900 Mon-Fri 11am to 5.30pm ...

or ... tell your JobCentre advisor about this programme and this OPPORTUNITY NO. HJN 51072

or ... download the programme flyer (pdf) and advisor factsheet (pdf) and show it to your JobCentre advisor

or ... ask your advisor to call us for help in how to refer you onto the programme

You can also send us a message here

Course content

There are 2 course options ...

Option 1 - Fast track 4-8 weeks.
Option 2 - Intensive support 13 weeks

Depending on the option you choose, you will receive ...

Individual tailored One2One career advice mentoring from industry professionals
Training in creating your own individual online CV portfolio website with an industry professional
Travel costs to training sessions paid
Free CV portfolio website hosting
An accredited OCR qualification
Access to Apple Mac workstations packed with professional software
Free office supplies and postage

Option 1 - fast track 4-8 weeks

Sector specific Job search
Online activities + SKYPE or phone contact
Development of an electronic CV
Set tasks for candidates
Technical support on Web / Video / Audio technology

Option 2 - Intensive support 13 weeks

Full ‘Training for Employment’ programme
Create a web site portfolio / CV and add your media (images, video, animations etc)
Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash etc instruction
Day release for unit accreditation (industry recognised)
Cohort based group development (sector skills)
Upskill your existing web design / media skills to current industry practice
Pre-employment experience with participating employers
Development of specialist knowledge and practice.
Personal development (confidence and self-presentation)
Individual support through to interviews

Am I eligible?

You must be ...

Aged over 18
UK passport or proof of residency in UK for at least 12 months
Must have left work (redundancy or dismissal) within the last 6 months
Must have been registered employment at some time in the last six months
Must have been signing on for less than 6 months

This is a voluntary, government funded programme, and is totally free to anyone signing at one of these West London Job centres ...

Acton, Ealing, Fulham, Hammersmith, Harlesden, Harrow Kings House, Harrow Station Road, Hayes, Hounslow, Kilburn, Kingston, Shepherds Bush, Southall, Twickenham, Uxbridge, Wandsworth, Wembley, Willesden

What our students have to say about the course ...

"I'd just like to say thank you for all the effort you guys have put into helping me approach finding a job for the first time. Dan thanks for the fantastic tips on CV's and tactics for job-searching and Mark thanks for the pep talks and the extensive list of job-search sites. You've both been a real help". Bernard Redman

"Dan and Mark at Hurricane have offered me great advice and structured support on how to get back into work. This involved practical help in rewriting my CV so that is better represented my skills. I particularly liked the professional mentoring that was offered in the field of arts/media, the regular updates of jobs that might be of interest and supplying me with a comprehensive listing of relevant job websites. I am now back in work and much better equipped for career changes in the future". Constantine Gras

"Dan and Mark have been very inspiring assisting me with CV and searching for work. Their dedication and enthusiasm is outstanding. Constantly I feel motivated and supported". Leena Ranchod

"Coming to IMT I've received relevant, useful advice on finding work in the media, and via the 1 to 1 sessions I've also received good advice on interview technique, including performance and salary negotiation. I'd say keep up the good work". Kieran Ahern