There are five executive job clubs in the Thames Valley giving free of charge advice and support to a wide range of managers, team leaders and professionals. Joining one of the groups will allow access to useful jobsearch services plus jobsearch presentations and one to one advice. They are friendly groups with no geographical or time constraints on membership. Some members are signing on at jobcentre plus, some are not.
- Aylesbury Careers Springboard
Self -help group for experienced managers, team leaders and professionals in Aylesbury and North Bucks areas who are seeking work. Jobsearch presentations and one to one advice and support available.
Free of charge
Meets at Sivatech Ltd, Gatehouse Close, Aylesbury, HP19 8DJ
Email: cs.aylesbury@virgin.net
Tel: 07803 715374
Meetings are held on Thursday evenings
More details from www.careersspringboardaylesbury.org.uk - Bracknell Careers Springboard
Self -help group for experienced managers, team leaders and professionals in Bracknell and surrounding areas who are seeking work. Jobsearch presentations and one to one advice and support available.
Free of charge
Meets at: Open Learning Centre, Brakenhale, School Rectory Lane, Bracknell RG12 7GR
Email: cs.bracknell@virgin.net
Tel: 01344 488313 or 01753 870664
Meetings are held on Friday afternoons
More details from www.careersspringboardbracknell.org.uk - Careers Springboard
Self help group for experienced managers, team leaders and professionals in the Gerrards Cross and South Bucks area who are seeking work. Jobsearch presentations and one to one advice and support available.
Free of charge
Meets at St Andrews Church, 12 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross SL9 7QE
Email: careers.springboard@virgin.net
Tel: 01753 890990
Meetings are held on Monday evenings
More details from www.careersspringboard.info - West Berkshire Careers Springboard
Self -help group for experienced managers, team leaders and professionals in Newbury and West Berkshire areas who are seeking work. Jobsearch presentations and one to one advice and support available.
Free of charge
Meets at Town Hall, Market Place, Newbury RG14 5AA
Email: enquiries@careerswestberks.org.uk
Tel: 07803 715374
Meetings are held on Tuesday afternoons
More details from www.careerswestberks.org.uk - Windsor and Maidenhead Executive Job Club
Self -help group for experienced managers, team leaders and professionals in Windsor, Maidenhead and surrounding areas who are seeking work. Jobsearch presentations and one to one advice and support.
Free of charge
Meets alternately in Windsor or in Maidenhead – details from web site - at either:
Windsor Library, Bachelors Acre, Windsor SL4 1ER
or at
Maidenhead Business Exchange, Siena Court, The Broadway, Maidenhead SL6 1NJ
Email: enquiries@executivejobclub.org.uk
Tel: 01628 796621
Meetings are held on Thursday mornings
More details from www.executivejobclub.org.uk
Other support Groups
- Wokingham Job Support Centre
Careers advice for all ages and levels in the Wokingham area
Contact WJSC at The Cornerstone, Norreys Avenue, Wokingham RG40 1UE
Tel: 0118 977 0517
More details from www.wjsc.org.uk - New Directions
Training, education and advice from Reading Borough Council Learning and Employment Service + Reading Adult and Community College
Ground Floor, Thames Tower, 37-41 Station Road, Reading RG1 14X
Tel: 0845 84240012
More details at www.newdirectionsreading.co.uk - Third Age Challenge
Swindon based organisation which supports older people with advice and information about job search and career change, CVs, interview preparation, plus a range of courses such as IT.
39 Hawkins Street, Rodbourne, Swindon SN2 2AQ
Tel: 01793 533370
More details at www.thirdagers.net - Scout Enterprises (Western) Ltd
Operating in the Thames Valley and running government schemes to assist the long term unemployed and disadvantaged
Tel: 0117 923 2288
More details at www.scout-enterprises.co.uk - Centre for Developing Connections
funded by Windsor and Maidenhead Council to assist individuals of all ages with CVs, interview advice, PC access, training, information, advice and guidance about work and learning.
St Ives Road, Maidenhead
Tel: 01628 796013
More details at www.developingconnections.org.uk - Employment Action Group Ltd
Local Training Provider for business start ups, giving advice and business counselling for Berinsfield area.
Dorchester House, Wimblestraw Road, Berinsfield, Wallingford, Oxfordshire OX10 7LZ
Tel: 01865 341944
Email: eag_berinsfield@lycos.com - Oxfordshire Business Enterprises
free new business advice service for people wishing to start up or expand a business in Oxfordshire.
Tel: 0870 2403686
www.oxonbe.co.uk





