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Careers Workshop - Introduction to Self Employment
Code: T24OC3848
Location: online
Cost: Free
Starting: Tuesday 22 July 2025
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
Time: 4.00pm
By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2024, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2024 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.
Description
Do you have an interest in becoming self employed? This free online workshop will cover key topics to help you to feel more informed about the process and how to make a start if you think that this is the right step for you.
Benefits and drawbacks of being self employed
Types of self-employment opportunities
Your responsibilities once you've registered as self-employed
Support that is available in your local area and contacts that could help you to achieve your goals.
Who is this course for?
This workshop is for anyone who would like to learn more about self employment.
How will I learn?
You will learn informally online with the support of a tutor.
What will I need?
You may want a pen and notepad with you so that you can make notes.
Are there any other costs?
There are no costs for this course.
Any other relevant information you wish to include
As this is an online course you will receive joining instructions in an email prior to the course start date. You will need access to Microsoft Teams and you will be sent information about how to do this.
Time and duration
Start Date: 22 July 2025
Start Time: 4.00pm
Day: Tuesday
First Lesson Duration: 02:00
Total Weeks: 1