Ayrshire Business in the Community through this programme, aim to increase the skills and confidence of unemployed people facing or experiencing a period of transition. Our coaching helps candidates to define aspirations, patterned ways of relating, identifying options, uncover rules and set new goals that can help them grow.  To this extent the coach acts as a catalyst for positive change. Mentoring concerns activities that give people the tools and confidence to take control of their own pathway.  It is about empowering people to plan their own future and capitalise on their own potential. (European Community)

Our programme proposes to develop soft skills, not only to assist candidates move closer to employment, education or volunteering but to develop life-long skills which will help them throughout their life by providing a compliment of the basic skills required, thus increasing their chances of coping through change, personal development, or job progression.  Where candidates have a specialist need, our staff and volunteers will provide appropriate signposting.

Ayrshire Business in the Community work with training providers and other organisations/agencies providing support to bridge the gaps for these candidates and will work to compliment existing programmes and services rather than to duplicate them. 

If you are a training/support organisation interested in referring your candidates to our programme  you can REGISTER ONLINE without obligation, or contact our office  info@ayrshirebic.org

If you are a Business/Individual interested in participation on ABIC programmes in the form of volunteering then please REGISTER ONLINE without obligation, or contact our office info@ayrshirebic.org

ABIC will not discriminate against any individual regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, religion, disability, race or ethnic origin.

This programme is funded by The National Lottery through The Big Lottery Fund.

Candidate Feedback/Comments…

2009 candidates:

"I felt the session was very helpful and useful and I felt at ease."
Catherine

"Delivered very well. Enjoyed the informal way it was held – very easy going."
Alexander

"Having not had an interview for 13/14 years, I found the session very useful."
Robert

"The session was relaxed, informal and very informative."
Stephen

"Very positive points to help. "
Christine

"I feel far more confident in personal presentation. The session was extremely enlightening and informative, well presented and enjoyable."
Wilma

"I enjoyed the session. It has helped me a lot for when I get an interview and I have learned new things."
James

"Very helpful and informative. I took a lot from the session and will definitely be prepared and aware for my next interview."
Colleen

"Session was good and the lady was good at communicating and didn’t talk down to us – she just talked to us normally."
Vicki

"The session was useful as I learned to make sure I use/know all my skills."
Danny

Very friendly approach – much appreciated. Stuart

"Feel more confident."
Martin

2010 candidates:

"As my knowledge of interview techniques was fairly minimal before the session, the information provided was invaluable and should stand me in good stead."
Robert

"Excellent advice and whirlwind at results. Excellent session – glad I came along."
Simon

"I found this session to be very informative and really interesting. It has helped highlight key areas of interview preparation and actual skills."
Victoria

"Today’s session was very interesting and I really enjoyed it. It was very useful information to me and I’m sure it will help me in the near future."
Bronwyn

"Made me feel more confident."
Lisa

"Session was very interesting and very informative and I feel more confident."
Laura