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He told training centre manager Kim Powell that: "People need to know what is going on in the church” where vocational training and related services are provided for local residents. The aim of the Open Day was is to showcase the training courses, business support, and advice and careers guidance services that UCKG provides for the local community using a series of stands and demonstrations. The then Mayor, Cllr Jonathan Dearth was keen to know how many students are taught and to learn that most of them are members of the general public rather than church members. “He was also interested in the UCKG's seniors and youth groups and wanted to know how these groups support their members through both practical and prayful means,” Kim Powell added. In introducing the main presentation he complemented the church on the good work it is doing for the community. Kim Powell announced a series of new courses that is to be introduced in the coming months. They include carpentry and plumbing; debt advice and short taster courses on word processing, spreadsheets, graphs and charts, databases, the Internet and PowerPoint. Students at the centre are mainly people at the greatest risk of exclusion from the labour market such as the long-term unemployed, women returners, lone parents, and unachieved school leavers. Courses currently offered include Computer Literacy and Information Technology (CLAIT), Skills for Life, and employability training. All training is accredited and free of charge to all eligible applicants. A number of UCKG's partners participated in the Open Day, including Barbara Brown and Jo Ikhelef from The Elthorne Learning Centre, Sona Mahtani from North London Training and Employment Network Selby Trust, construction web representative Graham Arnold, Toyin Fagbemi from Islington Training Network, Deirdre Flanagan from Lifetime careers and Ben peacock from UK Online. UCKG provides a free crèche for trainees in need of childcare. In addition they can benefit from an extensive support system that encompasses everything from information on benefits, to help with CV preparation, job searches and guidance on handling interviews. The Training Centre assists individuals wishing to start their own businesses. It is also a recognised UK Online Centre offering Internet access to local and national government services. ~Ends- If you require any further information regarding the UCKG, please submit your enquiry or telephone Francessca Lewis on 0207 686 6033. Note to Editors: UCKG is a global Pentecostal church with thriving branches across London and as far north as Manchester, that endeavours to engage strongly with the communities surrounding its churches. Training Centre provision is offered equally to all comers irrespective of their religious beliefs and affiliations.
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