JAC in a Box - Retail Placement

What is Jac in a Box?

We are a training hub helping young people acquire and practice work skills. These young people may suffer from a lack of confidence or from acute social anxiety, from autism or any other barrier preventing them from getting jobs.

How does it work?

Jac in a Box is a real shop selling donated goods (we have to cover our costs). The young people will run the shop under the supervision of volunteers.

When they are work ready we have partnered with local businesses to offer them internships/work shadowing. Also many local businesses have agreed to offer interviews for suitable vacancies.

How can you help?

We welcome people to come in and look around as this gives our trainees the opportunity to interact with the public. You do not need to feel obliged to buy anything.

However one bonus is that anything you do buy you choose how much you pay for it!

We believe people know what is a fair price but also they know what they can afford.

Young people wanting to work with us

The training scheme we offer will be certified by AQA/City & Guilds and focuses on learning and developing retail management skills. The certificate in workplace readiness is particular to the Training Hub and includes such modules as timekeeping, customer service, how to work a till, stock rotation, personal hygiene and presentation, making a cup of tea, shop presentation, etc.

All our young people work towards a certificate in workplace readiness. We also plan to offer 2 accredited AQA/City & Guilds supported internships in retail management where all support is provided by our Training Manager alongside practical on-the-job training. We provide work experience placements for pupils in local schools and colleges.

Apply here for a position at the shop

How to contact us

The best way to talk to us is to come and visit the shop at:

51 Denmark Street

Wokingham

Berkshire

RG40 2AY

Alternatively call us on: 07557 342604

Or visit our facebook page: JAC in a Box Facebook

Looking forward to meeting you,

The Jac in a Box team

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