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Adult Education in the Job Shop

How to apply or enquire

Advanced booking is required. Please speak with our employment coach to book on. Eligibility criteria apply.

CV Writing & Job Searching Support (Digital Skills) - Every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm (Last session for this year on 18 December)

The purpose of the CV Writing & Job Searching Session is to support you to improve your digital skills in your journey into work, study or further training.

The Essential Skills team will facilitate sessions on accessing the internet, sending and receiving emails, creating CV and carrying out online job searches.

To get maximum benefit of the support available and work towards a qualification, the customer is encouraged to attend 2 consecutive sessions where possible. 

Essential Skills Assessments - weekly sessions every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 11.30am (Last session for this year on 17 December)

Interested in improving functional skills- Maths, English and Digital?

Short assessments to determine your level:

• record your current level
• receive course suggestions
• discover your learning roadmap

Options for courses available can be discussed on completion of the assessment.

Training opportunities

How to apply or enquire

Please feel free to drop into the Job Shop and talk to our experienced Employment Coaches or refer details directly.

Events and workshops at the Job Shop

VAC: Improving Lives Information Session - Monday, 17 August, from 11am to 1pm

Would you like some support to volunteer and build confidence? Come and join the Information Session with VAC in The Job Shop!

Improving Lives Programme

• Provider: Voluntary Action Coventry (VAC)
• Course Name: Improving Lives
• Start Date: 8 September 2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• Delivery: Free, in-person course
• Days/Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:30am to 12:30pm
• Location:  Coventry - TBC
• Eligibility: Individuals looking to build confidence, improve wellbeing, develop new skills, explore volunteering opportunities, and gain experience to support their future goals. 18 plus living CV1 – CV6 and NEET.
• Course Content:
  • Build confidence and self-esteem
  • Learn new skills and develop existing ones
  • Explore volunteering opportunities in Coventry
  • Learn about local community groups and support services
  • Take part in group visits and volunteering activities
  • Develop a CV and improve job application and interview skills
  • Set goals and plan a volunteering and/or employment journey
• Benefits:
  • Increased confidence and wellbeing
  • Improved employability skills
  • Valuable volunteering experience
  • Greater awareness of local support and opportunities
• Additional Information: Free bus tickets available for participants. Voluntary Action Coventry has over 60 years of experience supporting volunteers and helping people progress towards employment and personal development.

Bright Direction Training: SIA Security Sign Up - Monday 17 August, from 1pm to 2.30pm

Learn more about the SIA security course in Coventry and be prepared to enroll:

Location: Radio Plus, 101.5 Hertford Place, Coventry, CV1 3JZ
Duration: 19 days over 4 weeks (10:00am to 5:00pm)
Course Dates: 21 September 2026 to 14 October 2026

Who can apply?

• Aged 19+ (must have turned 19 before 31 August 2026)
• Resident in the West Midlands
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Unemployed or earning less than £36,126 per year
• Have not previously completed the same qualification
• Good level of reading and writing
• Valid photo ID and an email address
• Able to pass the SIA criminality checks

What does the course include?

• Employability skills and careers guidance for the security sector
• ACT Counter Terrorism training
• CV and interview support
• Level 3 Emergency First Aid at Work
• Level 2 Award for Working as a Door Supervisor
• Support with applying for an SIA licence

Additional benefits

• DBS funded by the provider
• SIA licence paid for by the provider upon successful completion
• Ongoing learner reviews and progression support

Employment Outcome Successful learners will gain the qualifications and licence required to work as a Door Supervisor and may also be eligible for Security Guard roles, opening up a range of opportunities within the private security industry.

Please ask customers to bring a form of photo ID (2 forms of ID if possible) and check the below! 

1. Must have valid photo ID- Passport, provisional or driving licence, or original birth certificate (not a certified copy)
2. Would need to bring one passport size photo to sit exams
3. Must have an email address
4. Must complete criminality link to ensure customer is eligible for SIA badge

Barnados: Amazon Cohort Information Sessions - Tuesday 18 August, from 10.30am to 2pm (Morning Session) and 1.30pm to 4.30pm (Afternoon Session)

Over the 8-week programme, participants will receive a combination of personal development, employability, and wellbeing support, including:

• Understanding anxiety and managing its impact in everyday life and the workplace
• Building confidence, resilience, and self-esteem
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-building activities and group projects
• Employability skills and workplace expectations
• CV development and job application support
• Interview preparation and mock interviews
• Time management and organisation skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Managing change and adapting to new environments
• Digital skills for employment
• Financial wellbeing and budgeting awareness
• Employer engagement sessions
• Preparation for Amazon recruitment processes
• Ongoing one-to-one mentoring and support

Eligibility criteria

• 18 to 29 years old
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Not currently in education, employment, or training (NEET) and have never worked at Amazon before
• Must have no criminal convictions and be able to pass a background check
• Able to attend three sessions per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) at the Coventry Boys and Girls Club, 50 Whitefriars St, Coventry CV1 2DS.
• Speak English at Entry Level 3 or above
• Experience anxiety in some form that may be affecting daily life, confidence, wellbeing, or ability to access employment or training. This could include anxiety related to personal circumstances, social situations, interviews, the workplace, financial pressures, family responsibilities, or other life challenges. The programme is designed to support young people who feel that anxiety is a barrier to achieving their goals, whether or not they have a formal diagnosis. Participants should be willing to engage with the support available to help build confidence, resilience, and employability skills.

Progression Opportunity

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants will receive a guaranteed interview with Amazon for an Associate position, providing a direct route into employment.

This programme is designed to help young people overcome barriers to employment, increase confidence, improve wellbeing, and develop the skills needed to secure and sustain work.

In Work Benefit Calculation -  Every Thursday, from 10.30am to 2pm

This session is most effective for customers who are engaging reliably with their Coach and are ready to use the calculation to help narrow and shape their job search.

Connect to Work participants will be given priority, Laura will provide tailored better off calculations to show the customer how moving into work will affect benefit entitlement, and how much better off they are likely to be overall.

Clear illustrations will be provided for:

• Full-time work
• Different part-time scenarios        
• Eligibility to help with childcare costs and/or free hours
• Changes they would see to their rent contributions and Council Tax liability

 These will be clearly compared with their current income from benefits, so that they can see the financial difference in real terms.

What to bring

For an accurate, personalised calculation, customers will need proof of their current benefit entitlement. This can be:

• A recent Universal Credit payment statement from their online account, or
• An entitlement letter if they do not have an online claim.

Humanise Solutions - Work Ready Programme Cohort - Please check with a member of staff for the next cohort

Humanise Solutions, understand the unique challenges young adults face when preparing for the workplace. They have created programmes designed to equip young adults with the confidence, skills, and mindset needed to successfully enter the workforce, pursue further training or improve their personal mental state and well-being.

Age 18 to 24 only.

What they offer:

• Personal Action Plans & Self-Discovery
• Workplace Readiness Training
• Mental Health & Wellbeing Focus
• Tailored Coaching & Support
• Job Search Support

The programmes use a combination of interactive learning and reflective exercises, including SWOB (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Barriers) assessments and personal action plans. These activities encourage participants to take ownership of their personal and professional development.

They continuously monitor progress through regular feedback, enabling us to adapt the programme to meet the evolving needs of participants. This data-driven approach ensures that each learner receives the support and guidance they need to succeed.

AES: Essential Skills Assessment: Maths, English and Digital, know your level - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9.30am to 11.30am (will suspend during 17 August to 13 September)

Are you interested in improving functional skills - Maths, English and Digital?

What is an initial assessment in English, Maths and digital?

An initial assessment is a way to check what you already know and what you need to learn before starting a new course or training.

1. Purpose: To find out your current knowledge and skills.
2. Methods: A number of questions taken on a computer.
3. Benefits: Helps tutors create a learning plan just for you.

Connect to Skills drop-in session - every Tuesday from 9.30am to 3.30pm

Connect to Skills is a new offer designed to help you build confidence, develop practical skills and explore new learning opportunities. 

Our programme has a range of short, welcoming courses to support everyday life and personal growth:

• Everyday safety skills
• Introduction to warehousing
• Lifesaving CPR
• Understanding SEND
• Safeguarding children from harm
• Cooking on a budget
• Food safety basics
• Building confidence and self-esteem
• Green skills and climate literacy 

Our sessions run in community locations around Coventry, such as Salvation Army, Moat Family Hub and Families for All Hub. Please drop in anytime between 9:30am to 3:30pm on Tuesday in the Job Shop to find out more what short courses are available. 

Green Doctor Energy Saving Advice 1 to 1 - Fortnightly on Wednesday from 9.30am to midday 

The Energy Saving Advisor will provide an initial one-to-one session with customers on alternate Wednesdays to gather details about the support they require to improve energy efficiency. Following this session, a home assessment will be arranged.

What Green Doctor offers:

• Energy-saving advice
• Installation of free energy-saving items
• Support with energy debts
• Guidance on renewable energy

Coventry City Council Job Application Workshop - every Thursday from 11.30am to 1.30pm

An informal workshop with a presentation designed to help customers complete Coventry City Council applications.

Working together in a small group, we will provide a focused and supportive environment for candidates to learn about how an application form should be completed for Coventry City Council. This also includes Coventry City Council Values.  

We will provide feedback, hints and tips on how to complete a good application form.  We recognise that job hunting can be a lonely environment.  Group members can share their own experiences and will be encouraged and motivated to feel confident in themselves in upcoming interviews. 

This workshop is suitable for candidates looking to either currently applying or are ready to apply for jobs in Coventry City Council.  

AES: CV writing and job searching support (Digital Skills) - every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm (will suspend during 17 August to 13 September)

The purpose of the CV Writing & Job Searching Session is to support you in your journey into work, study or further training.

The Essential Skills team can facilitate sessions on accessing the internet, sending and receiving emails, creating CVs and carrying out online job searches.

It is recommended by Adult Education, to get maximum benefit of the support available and work towards a qualification, you are encouraged to attend 2 consecutive sessions where possible. 

Please choose the timeslot i.e. 1pm to 2pm or 2pm to 3pm, only 4 people will be allowed for each timeslot.

Coventry City Council: Recruitment Team Drop-in Session - every Wednesday from 10am to 2pm

The council's recruitment team will be here in The Job Shop every Wednesday from 10AM to 2PM to talk about the available vacancies, application process and how it's like to work for Coventry City Council, etc. If you're interested to work for the council, please come in to speak to the recruitment team!

DWP Midlife MOT - every Thursday from 11.30am to 1pm

What to expect from this workshop:

• Pensions and future planning
• Health & Wellbeing
• Work skills and Training

St Francis Employability 1 to 1 appointment - Fortnightly on Wednesdays from 9.30am to 2.30pm 

St Francis Employability will be in the Job Shop fortnightly on Wednesdays to offer 1:1 appointments for customers interested in the courses they provide, including:

• Customer Service
• Driving Theory
• ESOL Employability
• Food Hygiene
• Health & Safety
• IT

RISE Resilience, Insight, Social skills and Emotional Regulation Workshop - Please check with a member of staff for the next cohort

The RISE workshops will cover the important topics of Resilience, Insight, Social Skills, and Emotional regulation as they relate to gaining employment and staying in employment.

The aims of these workshops are as follows:

• to increase resilience in a challenging employment landscape
• to gain insight into one’s automatic pattern of thoughts, feelings, behaviours that may be self-sabotaging and maladaptive, and to facilitate changes that are more in keeping with a growth mindset (as opposed to fixed mindset)
• to enhance one’s social skills so one can navigate the workplace and other social situations

To understand the importance of emotional regulation and ways of reframing and managing aversive (negative) emotions in a more positive and 

After the workshops, the anticipated outcomes are:

• immediate use of psychological tools that can be used to enhance resilience, insight, social skills, and emotional regulation
• facilitate increased cognitive flexibility and adaptability in a rapidly changing employment market, and to understand that one has a lot more agency and control than they think
• Understanding the importance of habit, attention, focus, and goal setting
• to instil a sense of optimism and confidence amongst attendees so they can proceed with further training, courses, and apply for jobs with more confidence, all via the job shop

How to apply or enquire:

Please visit the Job Shop to book or email jobshop@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:jobshop@coventry.gov.uk].

Advanced booking is required. Please speak with our employment coach to book on.

National Careers Service at the Job Shop

How to apply or enquire:

Please feel free to drop into the Job Shop and talk to our experienced Employment Coaches or refer details directly. 

NCS: Understanding UK Labour Market

The workshop covers the below areas:

• UK Labour market - transferring international qualifications
• transferable skills
• UK CV, Job application process
• interview Skills

NCS: CV Workshop

Update your CV and get tailored support for specific Jobs/Sectors.
*This is not a "create a CV from scratch" workshop and participants are expected to have a CV already made before the session.*
Ideal for customers who are comfortable with IT and have good communication to cope with group sessions. Those that need additional support should be booked into a 1-1 session with NCS.

NCS: Interview Workshop

Objectives of the session:

• understand the different types of interviews (Motivational, Competency Based)
• learn how to prepare effectively for an interview
• be able to identify key questions – how to anticipate, prepare and give positive answers
• know how to present yourself effectively

The session also focusses on different sectors.

NCS: Identifying Skills for Job Applications Workshop

Understanding your skills and how they can be used in the workplace is important when looking for and progressing in work. In this webinar we will cover:

• why it’s important to understand your skills and how they can be used in the workplace
• how skills are transferrable between different occupations
• understanding the difference between "hard" and "soft" skills
• how understanding your skills can enhance the relevance and quality of your CV and job applications
• useful tools including the Skills Health Check which can help you to identify your strengths and skills and broaden your career horizons
• how the National Careers Service can support you to reach your career goals

Referrals to other organisations

How to apply or enquire:

Please feel free to drop into the Job Shop and talk to our experienced Employment Coaches or refer to details directly.

Could you, or someone you know, be missing out on Pension Credit?

Pension Credit could give you around £3,900 per year, on average, to help with your living costs if you are over State Pension age and on a low income. Plus you could get the winter fuel payment. 

Step 1: Check eligibility - use the quick online calculator to check eligibility and how much you could get. 

Step 2: Have the following information ready - National Insurance number, Information about your income, savings an investments you have and your bank details 

Step 3: Apply online - visit: gov.uk/pension-credit [https://www.gov.uk/pension-credit] to apply online, alternatively you can call the Pension Credit claim line on 0800 991234.

Step 4: Wait to hear from Pension Credit - you will be notified by post when your claim has been processed. 

102245: #CovConnects: 

#CovConnects Device Bank [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/cov-connects/device-bank] is a programme to help reduce the digital divide in Coventry - A range of devices are available as part of the initiative, including laptops and smartphones and National Databank SIM Cards.  

This map shows where free digital support is available in Coventry. Including National Databank Hubs where free SIM cards with data are available (Blue/green pin points), venues that offer publicly available digital devices and free Wi-Fi (blue/purple/yellow pin points), and community skills venues that can support you to learn digital skills (pink pins points). You can also view all the venues on this map on the #CovConnects directory at https://www.coventry.gov.uk/covconnectsvenues [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/covconnectsvenues]

102251: Safe Haven: 

81223 Step.: Step is a signposting tool that can instantly and electronically send individuals relevant up to date signposting information on support services in multiple languages and formats, which increases the likelihood of individuals following up with services. We believe this tool will bring greater collaboration between the different services in Coventry and will enhance how we signpost overall.

95236 The Veterans Contact Point (VCP): VCP is a local military charity supporting veterans and their families across Warwickshire, Coventry, and Solihull. The VCP is a service created, run, and staffed by veterans, for veterans. It offers a free and confidential service tailored to the needs of the veteran community.

Support services provided include:

• Practical and peer support
• Fundraising initiatives
• Telephone support
• Email support and website assistance
• Help with correspondence, letter writing, and job applications
• Access to factual information, useful contacts, and resources
• Face-to-face support and advice
• Leaflets and other sources of information

The VCP Outreach and Support Worker will be at the Job Shop every second Thursday. If you're seeking support, advice, or simply a friendly chat with fellow veterans, visit the Job Shop to book a slot to meet with their Outreach and Support Worker. 

Veterans Contact Point | Veterans Contact Point Website [https://veteranscontactpoint.org.uk/]

80497: Shaws Trust - Thrive Into Work -  Employability support for those who have health issues as a barrier to get into work.

The NEETs advisors provide information, advice and guidance for 16-18 year olds and up to the age of 24 with Educational Health Care Plan in Coventry and Warwickshire, making sure young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training (NEET) can access the guidance and support they need to progress. The advisors help young people to make the right choices to move into further learning or employment.

Advanced booking is required and on a first-come, first-served basis. Speak to an Employment Coach to secure your place.

Do you have a health barrier to getting into work? (e.g. ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia and/or Dyslexia)

Thrive into Work offers specialist support for people who may be neurodiverse (can be self-defined) and need extra help to find and stay in work. Once employed, participants can receive in-work support for up to 3 months.

Eligibility: 

• Have a mental and/or physical health condition or disability (this can be self-defined).
• Registered with a GP surgery.
• Must be unemployed.
• Individuals must be entitled to public funds.

Duration: 12 months (Inclusive of 4 months in work support)

Areas covered: Birmingham and Solihull, Sandwell, West Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry and Warwickshire

If you need help keeping your current job:

• Must be 18+.
• Registered with a GP surgery.
• Individuals who have been in their current employment a minimum of 6 months.

Duration: 4 months

• Individuals on a period of sickness absence or are struggling to retain their job due to their health condition.
• If an individual is already in-work, they must have been employed for at least 6 months before starting IPSPC and be working a minimum of 7 hours per week.

*Booking is required. Speak to an Employment Coach to secure your place*

102250: Recovery and Wellbeing Academy - Free courses for wellbeing in mind and body

The Academy offers a wide range of trauma informed courses and workshops designed to empower your mental health and wellbeing, provided by a number of Partner organisations working together. Courses are delivered face to face and via online group sessions and are completely free of charge.

The courses are open to anyone over the age of 18 living in Coventry and Warwickshire who wants to better manage or understand their health and wellbeing.

What’s in it for you?

• Mental health and wellbeing knowledge and understanding
• Self awareness and empowerment that guides better choices
• Connection with others online and in person
• Exchange of wisdom and life experience/feel less alone
• Expert by experienced tutors to guide you
• Holistic approach to your mind and body wellness
• Clarify ideas for your next steps for improving your wellness

Recovery Academy Courses: https://www.recoveryandwellbeing.co.uk/Courses

73184: Spongate Community Project

Opening the church as a warm space where members and the community come in as winter sets in.

We are opening our Hub as a warm space where members and the community come in as winter sets in.

Free and open to all

Wednesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 - 5:00

A member of the Job Shop team will be based at the venue fortnightly on a Wednesday from 1:00 until 4:30 offering employment support. 

Our hub is not just for the winter: it's a welcoming space offering the following:

• Free internet access and computers
• Charging points
• Warm refreshments
• Information and guidance
• A friendly community connection
• Students can come over to do their homework or use the computers.
• Free food and groceries available for BAME Community. 

Address: 3-15 Barras Lane, Coventry, CV1 3BU. For enquiries call: 024 7767 1480

80139: National Careers Service - Careers advice, information and guidance.

National Careers Service 1-1 appointments with a Careers Advisor 

Do you need support with your CV? Are you not sure what route you would like to take in terms of your career? 

We provide information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work.

Come and talk to one of our Employment Coaches to book your 1-1 appointment with the Careers Advisor and find out about available time slots. 

74267: Coventry & Warwickshire Chamber Of Commerce - Path 2 Apprenticeships, a pre apprenticeship course in a variety of sectors such as health and social care, early years, business and customer service.

99612: Watch Community Centre - Skillz with Hillz Radio Programme

96886: Imagineer Productions - Creative Workshops in Coventry

95688: The Development Manager - IT, Data Tech Apprenticeships

92941: WEA - Level 3 Award in Education and Training

95331: Twin Training - Healthcare and Customer Service Courses

95057: Voluntary Action Coventry - Improving lives course and volunteering opportunities

72124: Barnardos - Employability course with guaranteed interview at Amazon.

95020: Jobskilla - Online bootcamps in marketing, digital studies and more

94194: Release Potential - Civil service course

93565: Code Your Future - Coding Courses

93796: RMF Construction and Training - Construction/rail/equine training opportunities

88421: Althaus - Digital Skills Bootcamps

91544: World Jewish Relief - ESOL courses.

90563: Tulia - Legal advice and holistic support for migrants.

90561: Change Grow Live - Information, advice and guidance to anyone suffering with drugs and alcohol misuse.

91447: Sport 4 Life - Functional Skills English and Maths for young adults in Coventry.

90312: Samaritans - Support service to anyone in need.

89997: Standguide - A 3-week program motivating young participants to improve employability, focusing on self-presentation, digital tools for job searching, and exploring local opportunities with tailored support.

89881: Aquarius - Gambling support.

Aquarius is a charity with over 40 years of experience delivering evidence-based, high-quality services designed to change behaviour and transform lives. Operating across the Midlands, they support individuals affected by alcohol, drugs, and gambling.

Their focus is on helping people understand their behaviours, and finding alternative ways to cope.

Services for adults

Offer alcohol, drug and gambling services for adults across the midlands for anyone affected by these issues.

Services for young people

Offer specialist services children and young people who use substances or gamble and those who are affected by a parent or carer’s substance misuse.

Find out more about Aquarius [https://aquarius.org.uk/].

88538: Learning Into Employment Academy - A wide range of courses in subjects including CSCS, Security, First Aid, Food Hygiene Training and many more.

89773: Kingstrust - 12 week team programme for young adults.

92083: Coventry College - Adult professional qualifications

83143: Coventry College - Insulation Bootcamp - learn a range of insulation techniques and secure a guaranteed interview with a local employer.

88059: Coventry College - Digital Skills and IT Courses.

88065: Coventry College - NCFE CACHE Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges.

75092: Coventry College - Multiskills Bootcamp Skills Bootcamps are giving people the opportunity to build up sector-specific skills and fast-track to an interview with an employer.

82094: Event Cover - SIA Security Training.

85029: Telford College - HGV driving course.

86539: Twin Training and Employment - Customer service course with wrap around support.

87739: Netcom Training - Digital, IT and coding courses.

87680: Learning Curve Group - Leadership/management and business Admin/logistics Bootcamps - Up to 10 Weeks, potential guaranteed interviews lined up with wrap around employment support.

85130: Hercules Construction Academy - New entrant highways streetwork operative course.

87704: Training Personified - Level 2 personal development for employability course.

87695: Workwell - A new initiative set to support individuals with mental health or health-related barriers to find or stay in employment.

WorkWell is a new project that supports individuals that have Mental Health barriers to work. Individuals could be employed, and at risk of falling out of work, or recently unemployed and facing a barrier of mental health to work.

The programme aims to join up and align health and employment support at a local level. 

Who is it for? 

Work Well is available for anyone who: 

• Lives or is registered to a GP within Coventry or Warwickshire 
• Over the age of 16 
• Has the right to work in the UK
• Is experiencing barriers to employment due to mental health or health related barriers 
• Is willing to regularly engage with a Work Well Journey Guide for employment related support. 

Please come to the Job Shop to find out more!

86235: Challenge-trg Skills – 2 Week Warehouse Course for eligible residents. Guaranteed interview with a local employer.

88215: WEA - Adult Learning Courses such as skills for life, work, learning English and more.

88090: Jobskilla - Rail Engineering courses for West Midlands residents!

78760: Realise Training - Early Years Bootcamp Upon completion of the course, the provider will support learners to find an industry-recognised level 3 qualification via the apprenticeship route.

78285: St Francis Employability - Employability, ESOL, IT, Customer Service, Health and safety and Food Hygiene Courses.

66096: Maximus - The Refugee Employability Programme / Individual support and help to improve your English and career skills.

• The Refugee Employability Programme can help with:
• Finding and staying in work
• Learning English
• Work Experience
• Accessing health services
• Skills and Training
• Settling into your community

Apply now: 0800 1381689
Website - rep.maximusuk.co.uk
email: REP@maximusuk.co.uk [mailto:REP@maximusuk.co.uk]

100048: Maximus - Access to work mental health support

Depression causes a prolonged feeling of sadness or low mood. Some people with depression may also experience anxiety or stress.

Common symptoms include: Persistent low mood, feeling hopeless, emotional or irritable, withdrawal from people and sleep problems.

If you have a mental health concern (diagnosed or undiagnosed) that is making your job difficult or has resulted in workplace absence, the Access to Work Mental Health Support Service can support you to feel better at work, at no costs to you.

Email: atw@maximusuk.co.uk [mailto:atw@maximusuk.co.uk]
Telephone: 0300 456 8114

89773: Kings Trust - Team programme for 16 - 25 year olds.

82094: Event Cover - SIA Training SIA Security programme will run for 12 days in the classroom, with additional follow-on support helping people into work.

81223: Feed the Hungry UK - Step is a signposting tool that can instantly and electronically send individuals relevant up-to-date signposting information on support services in multiple languages and formats, which increases the likelihood of individuals following up with services

81278: ACH - Pre- start business courses for migrant businesses A 4 week Online Course designed to understand the fundamentals of starting and running a business in the UK.

79500: FDA Learn - Applying for a role in the Civil Service - Support with the application and interview process.

58847: The Skills Network - Variety of Boot camps online such as IT Infrastructure Technician, Technical Service Desk, Early Years Educator, Digital Marketing.

80051: British Army Recruitment - Have you ever wondered what it is like to be in the British Army? Would you like a free taster of Army Life, without any commitment to join?
Here is your opportunity to be part of what the British Army does and find out whether you could fit in.

76098: Generation - Sustainability Project Officer Skills Bootcamp - A 10 week course to learn everything you need to start a career within the sustainability sector.

74846: Back 2 Work - Employability support - Employability classes where each learner will receive a tailored timetable of classes that will benefit them.

81212: Workpays – Path 2 Apprenticeships A short term 4 week course to give young people the support they need to successfully enter and complete an apprenticeship in a specific area, with the aim of leading to sustainable employment with a guaranteed interview.

72098: Smartworks - Free clothing and coaching to help you get a job. Eligibility criteria applies.

80694: Acorns - Become a volunteer in store.

79433: Mind - Recovery and Wellbeing Academy by Coventry and Warwickshire Mind

Struggling to cope? Feeling distressed or overwhelmed?

Safe Haven is here for you seven evenings a week from 6:00 - 11:00.

One-to-one and group support, light activities and self-care strategies in-person or via phone, text, email and video chat.

Don’t want to visit in person? You can call any evening between 6:00 –11:00 on (024) 7601 7200 to speak to a practitioner. 

You can also text or email us on support@cwsafehaven.org.uk [mailto:support@cwsafehaven.org.uk]

Find out more about Mind and And Haven: https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/ [https://cwsafehaven.org.uk/]

Online webinars

How to apply or enquire

Please feel free to drop into the Job Shop and talk to our experienced Employment Coaches or refer to details directly.

Coventry Job Fest - Willenhall

Date: Thursday 4 June 2026
Time: 11am to 2pm
Location: Willenhall Social Club, Robin Hood Road, Coventry CV3 3BB

Coventry Job Fest is back and coming to Willenhall! 

These events are designed to help residents meet local employers, apply for job roles on the day and find out more about free training opportunities. Whether you're looking for work, thinking about a career change or just wanting to see what's out there, this event is for you. 

Everyone is welcome and you can drop-in at any time with no booking needed. 

What you'll find at Job Fest

• you can meet employers face-to-face and apply for roles with no CV needed. This includes areas like business administration, hospitality and early years/childcare roles
• free training and skills support, whether that's a short course, work-related learning, apprenticeships or just help to boost your confidence and job-readiness
• friendly staff who can help talk you through next steps and how to register for support

This is the 5th Coventry Job Fest that is being held in the city, with over 1,800 residents attending previous events. 

Employers, services and training providers you can meet on the day

This includes: 

• Jaguar Land Rover
• Heron Foods
• Screwfix
• The MTC 
• Coventry City Council/ Adult Education
• DWP
• Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce Training
• Netcom training
• NIS 
• Release Potential 

And more!

If you'd like to attend, we recommend registering for support at the Job Shop beforehand. You can register online or pop into the Job Shop. [https://www.coventry.gov.uk/JobShop]