About this Event
Drop in. Build your skills. Explore what’s next.
Join Parkside Peabody POWER UP!, a series of FREE, practical workshops for adults aged 18 and over living in Lewisham.
The workshops cover digital skills, artificial intelligence (AI), employment, career development, business, online safety, wellbeing and confidence.
The programme is funded by Peabody through the Parkside Community Fund. Peabody residents are particularly encouraged to attend.
Workshop timetable
Each workshop is a standalone session. Choose the topics that interest you; there is no need to commit to the full programme.
November 2026
- Thursday 26th November 2026 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where Am I Now & What Do I Want Next?
December 2026
- Thursday 3rd December 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Digital Skills for Everyday Life – Making Things Easier Online
- Thursday 3rd December 2026 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Career Choices – What Next for Me?
- Thursday 10th December 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
AI for Everyday Life – Using It Safely, Ethically & Effectively
- Thursday 10th December 2026 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
CV Rescue Clinic – Does Your CV Sell You?
January 2027
- Thursday 14th January 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Digital Wellbeing – Technology Without the Overload
- Thursday 14th January 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Turn Your Skills Into a Side Hustle
- Thursday 21st January 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Cyber Security – Why It Matters & How to Protect Yourself Online
- Thursday 21st January 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Finding Work in Today’s Job Market
- Thursday 28th January 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Digital Health – Using Technology to Support Your Wellbeing
- Thursday 28th January 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Starting Your Own Business – From Idea to Reality
February 2027
- Thursday 4th February 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Everyday Digital Skills – Email, Documents, Files & the Cloud
- Thursday 4th February 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Interview Confidence – Presenting the Best Version of You
- Thursday 11th February 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Money in a Digital World
- Thursday 11th February 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
AI in the Workplace – Work Smarter & Prepare for the Future
- Thursday 25th February 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Motivation Matters – Getting Unstuck & Moving Forward
- Thursday 25th February 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applications That Get You Noticed
March 2027
- Thursday 4th March 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Get Organised Digitally – Make Life Easier
- Thursday 4th March 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Career Change – You Don’t Have to Start From Zero
- Thursday 11th March 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Your Digital Identity – What Does the Internet Say About You?
- Thursday 11th March 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
AI for Careers & Business – From Applications to Enterprise
- Thursday 18th March 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Wellbeing & Resilience – Coping With Change & Setbacks
- Thursday 18th March 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Interview Practice Lab – Have a Go!
April 2027
- Thursday 8th April 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace
- Thursday 8th April 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Employment, Business or Both? – Creating Different Ways to Earn
- Thursday 15th April 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Learn Something New – Upskilling for Your Future
- Thursday 15th April 2027 | 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Digital Confidence Clinic – Bring Your Device & Your Questions
- Thursday 22nd April 2027 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
What’s Next for Me? – Turning Ideas Into Action
Who can attend?
Adults aged 18 and over living in Lewisham. Peabody residents are particularly encouraged to attend.
What should I bring?
Please bring your own device, such as a laptop, tablet or mobile phone, so you can take part in the practical activities.
Venue:
Parkside Community Centre, 1 Copperwood Place, Lewisham, SE10 8GE
Cost:
FREE. The programme is funded by Peabody through the Parkside Community Fund.
Book your place:
To book, click Register and select the ticket for the workshop/s you would like to attend. Each workshop has its own ticket, showing the date, time and workshop title.
You can register for one workshop or select tickets for several workshops that interest you. All workshops are FREE, and you do not need to attend every session.
Please make sure you select the correct ticket for each workshop you wish to attend.
We look forward to welcoming you to Parkside Peabody POWER UP!
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Parkside Community Centre, 1 Copperwood Place, London, United Kingdom
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