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Step into Retail and wholesale

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  • Is this course for you?

    Step into Retail and wholesale prepares you for working in any sales environment, whether on the high street/online or in the wholesale industry.

    If you have a passion for sales, fashion or shopping, step into retail will give you the skills needed to be successful within the industry. Come and join our employment zone for hands-on learning to gain confidence in a fast-paced environment.

    You will also develop your interview skills and ability to apply for a career in this exciting industry.

    You don’t need any qualifications, just the ‘hunger’ to get a job and the ‘want’ to learn a new skill.

    Whilst at South Staffordshire college, you will be given the opportunity to improve your maths and English skills by continuing to study at GCSE or Functional Skill level. We have a great team working alongside your main course tutors with the skills and knowledge to improve your maths and English skills.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Working in retail has many career opportunities, whether it’s face to face customer service, stock taking or marketing, step into retail will support you in gaining these skills.

    As part of our step up programmes you will also gain support in:

    • One-to-one coaching
    • Personal action plan
    • Confidence building and self-motivation
    • Specific training in the career path you have chosen
    • CV and application letter writing
    • Job search and application form support
    • Managing finances, including Universal Credit
    • Interview techniques
    • Work experience that is linked directly to your career
    • Practical skills and training development in real life social action projects
    • IT and computers skills
    • On-going support after returning to work

  • Careers

    Once you have completed this course you could join our full time provision or gain an apprenticeship or go straight into employment, the STEP UP programme helps you to make the right choice for your future.

  • Is this course for you?

    Step into Retail and wholesale prepares you for working in any sales environment, whether on the high street/online or in the wholesale industry.

    If you have a passion for sales, fashion or shopping, step into retail will give you the skills needed to be successful within the industry. Come and join our employment zone for hands-on learning to gain confidence in a fast-paced environment.

    You will also develop your interview skills and ability to apply for a career in this exciting industry.

    You don’t need any qualifications, just the ‘hunger’ to get a job and the ‘want’ to learn a new skill.

    Whilst at South Staffordshire college, you will be given the opportunity to improve your maths and English skills by continuing to study at GCSE or Functional Skill level. We have a great team working alongside your main course tutors with the skills and knowledge to improve your maths and English skills.

  • What skills will I develop?

    Working in retail has many career opportunities, whether it’s face to face customer service, stock taking or marketing, step into retail will support you in gaining these skills.

    As part of our step up programmes you will also gain support in:

    • One-to-one coaching
    • Personal action plan
    • Confidence building and self-motivation
    • Specific training in the career path you have chosen
    • CV and application letter writing
    • Job search and application form support
    • Managing finances, including Universal Credit
    • Interview techniques
    • Work experience that is linked directly to your career
    • Practical skills and training development in real life social action projects
    • IT and computers skills
    • On-going support after returning to work

  • Careers

    Once you have completed this course you could join our full time provision or gain an apprenticeship or go straight into employment, the STEP UP programme helps you to make the right choice for your future.

Testimonials

Scott Hastings and his dog

"I have worked in retail for many years and know how quickly this sector changes. I’m here to share my skills so that you too can start a new career."

Scott Hastings

Step Up Progress Coach

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