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Updated: July 2010
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Would you like to get back to work but don't know where to start?
Horizons Your Work is a unique, free programme run by Gingerbread an Barclaycard, giving lone parents valuable advice and support on returning to work
Your Work can help you:
- decide what you'd like to do;
- understand how to go about it;
- get the support you need to get moving
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It combines a three day employability course linked to two weeks work experience with local employer/volunteering opportunities.
Meals and travel costs are provided and there is help with childcare costs.
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You can join the programme if you are:
- bringing up school age or younger children on your own;
- eligible to work in UK;
- starting to think about getting back to work;
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Since joining Gingerbread and Barclaycard’s Horizons Your Work programme mum of three Lisa Crane has gone from strength to strength
'The skills I've learned are really useful. I feel more assertive.' - Hayley
'This programme has given me enthusiasm and helped my self esteem.' - Lindsey
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