CONFIDENCE BREWED
Confidence Brewed brings together economically inactive individuals for a supportive six week programme designed to build confidence and reintroduce learning, personal development and pathways towards employment.
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Throughout the course, participants develop essential digital and employability skills in a practical, face-to-face environment. By the end of the programme, each participant will have created a CV and received a laptop to support their continued learning and job search.
More importantly, the programme helps tackle the growing digital divide by increasing confidence, independence and access to opportunity, enabling greater social and economic mobility.
Following completion, participants receive a further 12 weeks of mentoring support to help them take their next steps into education, training or employment.
CANDIDATE ELIGIBILITY
Confidence Brewed! is open to anyone who:
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Is over 18 and a resident of Greater Manchester
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Not currently on, or due to be referred to, a DWP/GMCA employment support programme
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Not be within one of the DWP intensive work search groups (Jobseekers Allowance and Universal Credit Intensive Work Search Regime)
WHAT DOES THE COURSE LOOK LIKE
​Confidence Brewed is a six-week, face-to-face course that begins with participants unboxing and setting up their own laptop. Throughout the programme, they build digital skills, confidence and practical experience in a supportive learning environment.
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On successful completion of the course, participants keep their laptop and receive a further 12 weeks of tailored mentoring and support, helping them take positive next steps towards employment, education or further training.
OUTCOMES
By the end of the programme, participants develop essential digital and computer skills including online safety, email communication, document creation and practical job search and application techniques. This structured digital skills training programme improves digital confidence and supports adults to access online services, education pathways and employment opportunities independently.
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Beyond technical learning, the programme delivers measurable social value outcomes including increased confidence, improved digital independence, enhanced work readiness and stronger community engagement. Participants gain transferable life skills that support progression into employment, further education and workforce development, helping to reduce digital exclusion and barriers faced by economically inactive individuals.
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These outcomes contribute to improved employability, increased participation in adult learning and greater social and economic mobility across communities in Macclesfield and Cheshire East, supporting inclusive growth and enabling individuals to participate fully in today’s digital society.
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GET INVOLVED
If you fit the criteria for the course and are based in the North West of England, please complete the expression of interest form below.
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All other enquiries should be directed to CONTACT US
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