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Skills and Employment Unit

The Skills and Employment Unit helps local people to develop their skills, increase their potential and improve their employability.


The Skills and Employment Unit can help you to:

  • Improve your confidence and self belief
  • Build up your skill levels and develop 'in-demand' skills
  • Increase your chances of getting a job

Select the links in this section of the website to find more information on services that can help you to find employment such as:

  • Construction employment unit, this section can give you help and advice for employment in construction and information on how to upgrade your construction skills, as well as construction training.
  • Employability assistance-southwest, this service is free and offers assistance to those in the south-west area of Coventry who require help and assistance to get back into work
  • Employment Support Service, supports and helps disabled people in obtaining suitable employment.
  • Local job opportunities, this page can help you find the information you will need to assist you in finding work with companies associated with the RICOH arena and also assistance to employers
  • The 'Take STEPS to confidence scheme', this is a free confidence training course offered by Coventry City Council, on this page you can find the contact details for this programme and find out if you are eligible.

Contact Details

Skills and Employment Unit
Regeneration Services Division
West Orchard House
28-34 Corporation St
Coventry
CV1 1GF
Office: 024 7683 1367
Fax: 024 7683 2180
e-mail: regeneration@coventry.gov.uk