Outu Kumpu



Communitas EU Ltd Outo Kumpu redundancies.
Communitas are looking to provide a range of services for Community members facing redundancy at Outo Kumpu:
• Communitas is working in partnership with the branch and management to provide an on-site resource centre • Matrix accredited Information Advice and Guidance staff will be on site from 10th November to help you talk through your options, and begin to decide what you want to do after you leave the company. The advisors will be able to give you a framework for a C.V. and will work in partnership with other agencies also providing this service. The advisors will also signpost you to other agencies that can help you. • The Rotherham Learning Centre which is funded by Community the union is also available for Outo Kumpu workers. Our fully qualified tutor, Pauline, is able to provide a range of free computer courses from introductory to intermediate level. You can learn at your own pace, and though many of the courses are accredited, it is also possible for you to learn about computers and the internet without having to take exams. Because the centre is funded by Community the union, Community members will not have to pay to take any exams. There is therefore a real value in retaining your membership after you leave the company. Outo Kumpu employees who are not Community members are welcome to use the learning centre, but will have to pay any exam fees or join Community to take exams free of charge. • Free short courses on lifestyle change and financial planning will be provided in early December. This will give you some information about lifestyle change, pensions and lump sum investments. You will be able to ask questions, and will also be able to make arrangements for a no obligation one-to-one consultation if you wish. • Communitas is also working with agencies such as Yorkshire Forward and the Learning and Skills Council to identify sources of funding for re-training.
The process over the next few weeks:
Jobcentre Plus advisors: Will be on site week commencing November 3rd to give presentations about: • Routes back into employment • Benefits people can claim • Support from other agencies They will ask you to fill in a questionnaire which will give them information about the kinds of skills you already have.
Communitas advisors: Will be on site from the week commencing November 10th, to provide one-to-one sessions where employees can discuss their thoughts about the future in more depth, and receive advice on how to move forward. Help can also be given in relation to CV writing. Anyone wishing to have an IAG session needs to see Mark Mitchell to arrange an appointment.
Mark Penty of Blake Independent: Will be on site during early December to provide financial advice. Mark will work with small groups to talk about investment options, managing money and lifestyle change. Anyone wishing to join a group session needs to see Mark Mitchell to arrange this.
Support available from other agencies: Sheffield jobmatch Are able to match people with appropriate skills and qualifications with vacancies that already exist in local labour markets Business link Are able to offer a range of services for people considering self employment, including information and advice, small grants for feasibility studies and start ups, and a mentoring service South Yorkshire Learning and Skills Council Are able to offer advice about re-training and funding for courses.