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Loughborough East Employment Programme (LEEP)

The Loughborough East Employment Programme helps residents of Loughborough East access employment, volunteering and learning opportunities.

Through one-to-one sessions, we’ll work with you to understand your goals, build your confidence and provide practical support to help you take your next steps.

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Build confidence

A CV

CVs, cover

letters &

applications

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Learn new skills

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Interview preparation & practice

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Find employment

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Help to find

& start

volunteering

Who it's for 

This programme is for people living in Loughborough East who would like support with one or more of the following:

  • Finding or returning to work

  • Exploring volunteering opportunities

  • Accessing learning or training

  • Building skills and confidence

  • Getting practical help with applications and interviews

What you'll gain
  • Support shaped around your goals and circumstances

  • Practical help with CVs, applications and interview preparation

  • Guidance on employment, volunteering and learning opportunities

  • Help to build your confidence and identify your next steps

  • Benefits guidance and better-off-in-work calculations

  • Support to explore self-employment

  • Ongoing support as you settle into your new role

Getting started

You can self-refer or be referred by a carer, GP, Work Coach, social prescriber or another professional.

 

LEEP is for residents of Loughborough East who would like support to move towards employment, volunteering or learning.

Appointments take place at the Marios Tinenti Centre, 91 Russell Street, Loughborough, LE11 1BJ.

If you’re unsure whether the programme is right for you, or whether you meet the criteria, please email info@realpurpose.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss your circumstances and, if necessary, help you find other suitable support.

If you are referring someone on their behalf, please ensure you have their consent before completing the referral form.

Refer myself

Make a referral

Thank you to our funders

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We are grateful to Charnwood Borough Council for funding this programme and enabling us to support residents of Loughborough East towards employment, volunteering and learning opportunities.

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