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Employment Support for Ukrainians

This Employment Support course is designed for Ukrainians who are looking for work or their next professional step in the UK. It combines practical employability skills with time to practise, ask questions, and build confidence in a safe, supportive environment.

Course overview:

  • For UK based Ukrainian professionals
  • Intermediate English (B1–B2)
  • Fully online
  • Starts April 2026
  • 12-week course
  • 15 places per cohort maximum

• Weekly online Business English classes with set homework

• Job interview practice and personalised feedback

• Tutor support and help finding volunteer, work experience, or paid roles

• Course certificate on successful completion of the course

  • Student reviews

    “A truly meaningful course that created a sense of safety, trust, and genuine connection. I am especially grateful to Monika for her thoughtful guidance, sensitivity, and the way she held space for every participant. Thank you to The Community Lab for this valuable and human experience.”

    — Леся, course participant

Why join

Career-focused English

Learn practical language for CVs, emails, calls, interviews, and networking.

Hands-on interview practice

Mock interviews with feedback so you can present your best self.

Real-world knowledge

Insights into local labour needs and major employers. Guidance to secure volunteer, work experience, or paid roles.

Tutor support

Dedicated tutor to support you in finding opportunities and staying on track.

Small group learning

Maximum 15 students per cohort for personalised attention.

Private LinkedIn support group

A safe environment to ask work related questions and share vacancies

Fees (tbd)

Fees are funding dependent

Choose your cohort (UK time)

Session times are set based on participant availability. When you apply, you’ll be asked to select the days and times you are available to attend. We then match participants to cohorts to ensure the best fit and highest attendance.

Each cohort is limited to 15 participants.

What you’ll learn

Introductions & describing yourself
Job adverts & applications
Structuring a CV
Writing a role-specific CV
Professional phone calls
Professional emails & cover letters
Preparing for a job interview
Interview practice
Receiving a job offer
Workplace communication
Business networking

Final check before applying

  • This course is for Ukrainians living in the UK.
  • You should have intermediate English (B1–B2).
  • You need to be actively looking for work in the UK.
  • You can commit to a 12-week course with at least 80% attendance.
  • You have access to a device and stable internet for online sessions.

Register today and we will contact you shortly with more details about next steps. Cohorts are limited to 15 participants to ensure personalised support. Once places are filled, applications will close.