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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.

3 Day Programme (Sprint Ahead) Awareness Event - Tuesday 9 September from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

This awareness session is for the 3-day Sprint Ahead Tailored Support Programme on Wednesday 17 September, Thursday 18 September and Friday 19 September 2025 

Day 1 – Communication and Time Management

Day 2 – Teamwork and Customer Journey

Day 3 – Equality and Diversity and CV writing with interview tips - request where possible that all Job Shop referrals have a CV then AES staff delivering can work with the individuals to show them how to adapt their CV to the job description for which they are applying.

Tailored Support Programme Awareness Event for NHS Healthcare Support Worker Apprentices - Tuesday 16 September from 10am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm

Tailored Learning Route to support NHS Apprentice recruitment.

Book your customers on to this Awareness Event to see how the tailored support can assist in getting a NHS Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship role.

The tailored programme is scheduled for 5 days and will cover what the role and responsibilities entail, communication, team working, information handling and recording. how to apply, VR headsets for interview guidance

The Awareness event will also consist of an English Assessment.

Money Matters & Budgeting Sessions - Thursday 18 September from 11am to 1pm (every 4 weeks)

Are you worried about your bank balance? Do you need help with how to manage your weekly bills?

Topics include:

• budgeting
• finding the best deals
• where to get help

This session will run every 4 weeks. Interested? Speak to a member of staff to book your place.

CV Writing & Job Searching Support (Digital Skills) - Thursday 18 September from 1pm to 3pm (every Thursday)

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 (recommences on 22 September!)

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

NCS: Disability Confidence Employment Workshop - Thursday, 4 December from 10:30am to 12:30pm

The breakdown of the Disability Confident groupwork will be:

• Intro to NCS, who we are and what we do
• Perceived barriers to employment for those living with disabilities
• Reframing ‘disability’ and how to promote positive aspects of disabilities within CV & applications
• ‘Disability Confident’ and how to access employers and their rating within this scheme.
• Resources for ‘disabled’ jobseekers including health passport & specific jobsites for disabled jobseekers I.e., Evenbreak - Award-winning Job board for disabled people [https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/Fes9CZ4kwtY78vXszflCBxOFc?domain=evenbreak.com]
• Resources for ‘disabled’ jobseekers to upskill themselves for free, Including free online learning. 

NHS CV And Cover Letter Workshop - Friday, 5 December from 10am to 2pm

Are you interested in a role within the Health & Social Care Sector? Come join the NHS Health & Social Care Employability Academy’s CV & Cover Letter training on the 5^th of December.

We will be supporting participants to complete a CV & Cover letter tailored to the sector!

Fun, informative  presentation for all those interested in working for the NHS and Adult care sector.

Please can clients bring a CV with them or populate a CV template so there is something to work with. 

AES: Tailored Support 3 Day Programme (Sprint Ahead) Awareness Event - Tuesday, 9 December from 10am to 12pm

Are you Job ready and just need a ‘refresher’ or ‘last step’ support to give you the practical skills and confidence to succeed.

This 3-day course will cover Communication, Time Management, Teamwork, Your current and future Journey, Equality & Diversity, and CV writing with interview tips. Throughout the course you will gain valuable insights and hands-on job support.

If you are looking to boost your employability opportunities, this programme offers a supportive environment and expert guidance.

AES: Essential Skills Assessment: Maths, English and Digital, know your level - every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:30am to 11:30am

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.

RISE Resilience, Insight, Social skills and Emotional Regulation workshop - every Tuesday from 3pm to 4pm 

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

AES: CV writing and job searching support (Digital Skills) - every Thursday from 1pm to 3pm

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.

How to apply or enquire

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: Healthcare into Apprenticeship, Wednesday 10 September from 10am until 12pm

The workshop is for all the customers that are coming to the AES Tailored Support for NHS healthcare support worker apprentice awareness sessions taking place at the Job Shop on Monday 16 September.

The session will cover:

• an overview of healthcare sectors and skills required
• an overview of apprenticeships
• an overview of identifying your skills (transferable) that will support you with your apprenticeship application.
• the support National Careers Service can provide during their application journey for the post.

Follow the NHS information and 5-day course session, NCS will then support customers further with their application if required.

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.