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December 2024
Workshop: Festive Food for a Fiver
Come along to this workshop and learn easy budgeting tips to prepare a festive meal at home. Think about supermarket offers - are they a good deal? Work out how to make more or less portions. Join us on Thursday 5th December, 9.30am to 3.30pm. Bring a packed lunch, drinks provided. At the end of the session, attendees will receive a £5 supermarket voucher to put skills into practice. Spaces are limited, to book a place, please email Soo: soo@people-matter.org.uk
Find out more »Office Christmas Closure
Our office will close on Friday 20 December at 11.30am. We will re-open after our Christmas and New Year break on Monday 6 January at 9am.
Find out more »February 2025
Moving on Up Jobs Fair – Bexhill
Free event. No appointment needed – just turn up. Meet the Moving on Up team – supporting people into work and housing. Meet employers – to explore job roles and opportunities. Meet training providers – to explore courses and training opportunities. Meet support services – for help with employment, housing, health. Along with local employers, this event is also supported by East Sussex County Council, ESTAR (Employability for Supported & Temporary Accommodation & Refuges), Moving On Up, Support into Work,…
Find out more »April 2025
Office Easter Closure
Our office will close on Friday 11 April at 4pm and will re-open after our Easter break on Tuesday 22 April at 9am
Find out more »August 2025
Office summer closure
Our office will be closed for our summer break from Friday 8 August at 4pm and will re-open on Monday 18 August at 9am.
Find out more »October 2025
Workshop: Interview Skills
The workshop will comprise: Pre-interview preparation First impressions Interview questions and answers A maximum of 8 places are available – first come, first serve. To register your interest, please contact our Reception team on 01323 431289.
Find out more »Jobs Fair – Lewes
Free event @ Lewes Town Hall (entrance via Fisher Street) Meet the Connect to Work team – supporting people into work. Meet employers – to explore job roles and opportunities. Meet training providers – to explore courses and training opportunities. Meet support services – for help with employment, housing, health. Along with local employers, this event is also supported by East Sussex County Council, Connect to Work, ESTAR (Employability for Supported & Temporary Accommodation & Refuges), Department for Work &…
Find out more »Workshop: Food Hygiene – food safety in catering Level 2
The course runs from 9am – 4.30pm, but may finish earlier. There will be a brief break for lunch. Please bring your own refreshments. It is a taught course with some video content and chance to do some practice questions. There is a pen and paper test at the end. This is sent off to the accrediting exam body who mark the papers, inform us of the results and send out the certificates. Certificates can take up to six weeks to…
Find out more »November 2025
Skills Booster Workshop
What's involved: This workshop provides the ideal introduction to the Admin, Care, Construction and Hospitality industries covering essential skills in a variety of roles. Find out what qualifications and training are essential or desirable and available. Find out which employers are hiring and which may be open to informal introductions or visits. Eligibility: An East Sussex resident with the right to work in the UK. Age 16+. Currently unemployed. Interested in exploring opportunities. To register your interest, contact People Matter…
Find out more »Workshop: Food Hygiene – food safety in catering Level 2
The course runs from 9am – 4.30pm, but may finish earlier. There will be a brief break for lunch. Please bring your own refreshments. It is a taught course with some video content and chance to do some practice questions. There is a pen and paper test at the end. This is sent off to the accrediting exam body who mark the papers, inform us of the results and send out the certificates. Certificates can take up to six weeks to…
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