More than 60 job hunters attend Work Avenue ‘New Year, New Career’ event
In her first public event, new CEO Debbie Lebrett says charity "will help you to succeed".
The Jewish community’s leading business and support organisation welcomed over 60 job-seekers to an event hosted by the charity’s new CEO.
Work Avenue held a range of sessions at the offices of Patron Capital Partners in the heart of London. The day covered a wide range of topics including interview techniques, time management, upskilling, networking and smashing the discrimination barrier.
Attendees also got the chance to meet new Work Avenue CEO Debbie Lebrett. Debbie joined the charity earlier this month after spending seven years as Headteacher of Hasmonean High School for Boys.
In 2022, Work Avenue’s advisers and workshops helped 457 people to find employment, with nearly 100 clients receiving training and paid work projects through its WAGE social enterprise scheme. The charity also gave over £85,000 in grants for vocational training through its Richard Mintz Bursary Fund.
Opening the event, Debbie said: “We know that finding employment and establishing a meaningful career at any stage of life can be a real struggle – especially at a time of a spiralling cost of living crisis.
“At Work Avenue, we provide a caring and listening ear and, most importantly, we will help you to succeed. Whether you are starting your career, looking for new work or seeking a career change, we are here to support you today and every day.”
Speakers at the New Year, New Career included David Freedman (CEO of Confero Call Centres and Confero Workspace), Juliet Landau-Pope (Founder of JLP Coach), Helena Sharpstone (Founder of Sharpstone Skinner), Michael Korn (Founder of Kwikscreen), Avichai Myers (Security Engineer at ClearScore) and members of the Work Avenue team.
Attendee David said: “Today’s event has made me feel re-energised for my job search. All the speakers I heard were extremely inspirational and sympathetic. It felt great to be at an in-person event after so long.”
For more information about Work Avenue’s services, visit www.theworkavenue.org.uk or 0208 371 3280.
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