STEP Specialist Training and Employment Programme

https://www.worldjewishrelief.org/step/

What is STEP? 

STEP (Specialist Training and Employment Programme) is a free online programme, funded by the UK Government, offering personalised employment support and high-quality English classes to Ukrainians and Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders across England, 

The programme offers Ukrainians and Hong Kong BN(O) visa holders the opportunity to improve their English, gain confidence and find employment in England. 

Delivered by World Jewish Relief, with English classes taught by the British Council, STEP has already supported over 14,000 people and is now welcoming Ukrainian and BN(O) visa holders. 

What the programme offers:

• One-to-one employment support with a dedicated advisor including: 

• • CV and cover letter support 

• • Help with job search and applications 

• • Interview preparation 

• English classes delivered by the British Council 

• • Learn in small online groups with people of a similar ability, led by professional teachers. Improve your English for everyday life, interviews, and work. 

This is not just another course – it’s a government-backed programme that gives you the practical tools to build your future in the UK. 

When you complete the programme, you receive a British Council Certificate of Attendance and EnglishScore Test Certificate.  

Past programme participants have had great success, with 65% of previous participants finding working within a year and 94% recommending the programme to their peers. 

 Programme options 

Choose the schedule that works best for you: 

• 3-month programme 

• • 12 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support 

• • 10 weeks of daily English classes (Monday to Friday) 

• 6-month programme 

• • 24 weeks of one-to-one personalised employment support 

• • 17 weeks of English classes (3 days a week) 

Who can join? 

You are eligible if you: 

• Are aged over 18 

• Have come to England on a Ukrainian visa scheme or hold a HK BN(O) visa

• Are actively looking for work in England 

• Can commit to attending regular English classes and employment sessions 

This programme is only open to people residing in England. People living in Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales are not eligible.