WISE Ability support people to engage in education and training opportunities, job opportunities and how to go about getting work, through our independent and high-quality Information, Careers Advice, Guidance (IAG), and Counselling. We concentrate on those who are not in education, training, or employment, including people with learning difficulties, disabilities and other disadvantages.
As part of our range of services, including Skills Support for the Workforce (SSW), WISE Ability provides support for people who are interested in study and completing qualifications, to either bring them closer to employment or to progress within their current employment.
We offer a range of courses with appropriate levels of personalised support, matched to customers’ needs and goals. WISE Ability provides both accredited and non-accredited training, with qualified and experienced trainers. Our training is industry specific and tailored to the requirements and expectations of employers.
We frequently network with local businesses to ensure our training programmes are addressing the most sought-after skills from employers looking for capable staff within their community.
Dorset Healthcare Trust is committed to providing a range of services to meet individual work needs and goals. We have compiled a Work Related Directory as a resource for referrers wanting information on the right help on the Vocational journey and for individuals wanting to explore what help is around for information and support.
This site provides resources to retain current employment and resources to pursue new vocational goals with a health or disability difficulty.