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ABOUT US
Orange Bow CIC is a community interest company that specialises in training and recruitment. At Orange Bow we understand the importance of a holistic approach to learning and development. As life becomes more rushed we understand the importance of a peace of mind to navigate our candidates away from stress, anxiety and depression. Within our courses we have adapted some parts of NLP as we understand that progression starts with self-knowledge. The majority of our courses is run with therapist/councillor as we understand that in many cases what is holding us back is not just economical but also can be mental. Since 2018 we have been carrying out revolutionary training methods all over London.
We mainly concentrate on Pre employment and Post employment training as we understand the progressive journey our candidates go on.
OUR VALUES
At Orange Bow, we are dedicated to providing quality services while promoting the wellbeing of our staff. These are our values:

Teamwork

Quality and Excellence

Respect

Effectiveness and Productiveness

Honesty and Integrity

Growth








WHAT WE DO
We provide specialist courses to Individuals that could not afford it except through acquired funding. We have a close relationship to many recruiters around London who have grown to trust the quality of candidates we put forward. Our Recruiter informs us about up and coming vacancies and the skills and training needed. We then begin our outreach program, working with partners such as Rising stars, Wecare Full stop and colleges such School of Computing and business Studies (SCBS) and Job centres. Depending on the Job vacancies we then choose a course and the appropriate work experience we feel meets the needs of the employer
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OUR SERVICES
Pre Employment Courses
As a CIC Orange Bow is dedicated to helping equip the unemployed to gain the tools needed to have a successful career in their chosen fields. Our courses combine elements of NLP (Neuro linguistic Programming, one to one or grouped counselling session along with the traditional training needed to gain successful employment. We understand there are numerous reasons why someone maybe unemployed whether it be anxiety, low self esteem issues or lack of opportunity. We work with our delegates to enable them to become the right man or woman for the job. Our courses are modelled on what the particular employer is looking for which means our candidates have a better chance of success.
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Traineeship Course
What you get:
- Build up confidence and engage young people in fun activities such as a car boot sale to develop skills in team work, organisation, presentation and literacy/numeracy skills.
- CV building, interview techniques, application form filing and job searching.
- Customer service training such as dealing with customer complaints, taking bookings, enquires and personal presentation at the work place.
- Place young people into paid sustainable employment.
- Enrol them onto a suitable Apprenticeship scheme.
Course Q&A:
- How long is the course?
This is an intense 8 week course which consists of 2 days work placement as well as being based in the class room for 3 days. - What do I gain from it?
You gain knowledge and skills for finding work, commencement of PAID employment after the course and a nationally recognised qualification in the form of an apprenticeship program. - Will my travel be reimbursed?
All travel will be fully reimbursed with valid receipt/tickets presented at the end of the course. - What is the age group and location?
The programme is for young people aged 16 – 23 living in London. Contact Orange Bow to see if we are in your borough ?
Business essentials – CPD Certified
This is an inclusive, short and cost-effective course developed in the UK, with our trained staff.
This course is accredited by CPD (Continuing Professional Development).
What you get:
- Backed by industry bodies and recruiters.
- Master essential work skills.
- Short and flexible content for fast learning.
- Outstanding value.
- Engaging and practical activities.
- Builds confidence.
- Official certificate on completion.
Course Q&A:
- What is the course content?
Developing key competencies module:
Time management
Problem solving
Decision making
Report making
Presentation skills
Coping with organisational change
Critical thinking
Working with others module:
Emotional intelligence
Conflict resolution
Motivation: self and others
Teamwork
Leadership
Coaching and mentoring
Networking
- How long is the course?
This is an intense 1-week course which consists of 2 weeks work placement. During the duration of the course we will work with employers to secure job interviews. - What do I gain from it?
You gain interpersonal skills that will help not only in your work life but also skills that will help you manage your personal life, you will be given the tools to be successful in your work life. - Will my travel be reimbursed?
All travel will be fully reimbursed with valid receipt/tickets presented at the end of the course. - What is the age group and location?
The programme is for young people aged 16 – 23 living in London. Contact Orange Bow to see if we are in your borough?
Post Employment Courses
We understand the importance of supporting our delegates even after they have secured employment. Our post-employment support is not just for our candidates but also for the employers we have partnered up with. That is why once we have positioned a candidate in employment, we have numerous methods and courses to keep our delegates motivated. As we understand that a large number of individuals may not pass their 3 months’ probation without support.
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Level 3 Diploma in IT User Skills
Who is the qualification for?
Designed for those who work with and have experience in everyday IT this course will develop a broader range of skills, in greater depth, that will produce a more rounded IT specialist within the workplace, which would lead to more efficiency and production through the use and understanding of IT and IT systems.
What does the qualification cover?
The qualification provides level 3 skills and knowledge that could lead to the specialised development of an individual in an area of IT. It can offer those growing within their job roles the confidence to work effectively with a greater depth of understanding of IT and its systems in order for an organisation to develop more efficient routine tasks and therefore increase communication, productivity and efficiency.
How will it benefit me?
The mandatory units of this Diploma offer core insights for those required to use IT within their organisation towards not only the development and benefit of the Learner themselves but also of the organisation as well, these are:
- Improving Productivity Using IT
- Understanding the Potential of
- IT Developing Personal and Team Effectiveness Using IT
Business Admin - Level 3
Gain experience in a real-world business environment and learn with our expert trainers, who will come to your workplace to deliver your training.
This apprenticeship focuses on improving business performance and enhancing employees’ skillsets.
Who is the qualification for?
Business admin apprenticeship are for those that are looking for the following roles.
- Office Administrator
- Business Administrator
- Joining business support teams such as admin teams
- Secretary/PA
Learners can learn whilst they earn with plenty of professional support. They will be assigned a qualified tutor to provide them with help and support delivered by a blended learning approach through on and off the job training to ensure they develop the skills required for their role and to support their learning style.
What does the qualification cover?
The mandatory units of this Diploma offer core insights for those that are perusing a role such as office administrator and would like to use these skills within their organisation towards not only the development and benefit of the Learner themselves but also of the organisation as well, these are:
- Manage personal and professional development
- Communicate in a business environment
- Principles of business communication and information
- Principles of administration
- Principles of business