A new work club was launched in Coventry this week to help local residents to access advice and support on local employment, education, training and volunteering opportunities.
Local housing providers Orbit Heart of England, Guinness Northern Counties and Midland Heart have teamed up with the Open Door project, which has already helped to establish several other successful work clubs around the West Midlands.
The club’s first event was an informal drop-in session at the Communal Hall on Tanyard Close, Tile Hill in Coventry last week where visitors could speak to representatives from local agencies such as Job Centre Plus and Pertemps about opportunities to get back into employment or training.
The Work Club will run every Monday from 16th January in the Communal Hall and is completely free of charge to attend. The club has been part-funded by Orbit Heart of England and Midland Heart, who along with Guinness Northern Counties will help by encouraging residents from their estates who could benefit by going along.
Chris Lowe, Guinness Northern Counties Housing Officer, said at the event, “With unemployment currently at a 17 year high, there will be many people living locally who can benefit from the help and advice on offer as well as the support that Work Clubs can provide when it comes to getting a CV together and applying for jobs. This is a very practical way in which housing providers like ourselves can help their residents and I hope people will take full advantage of it.”
Manjit Sehmar, Employment Development Officer from Midland Heart, said: “This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking for employment, training, voluntary work and further education to receive one-to-one advice and guidance along with ongoing support to fulfil their goals”
Anyone interested in coming along to the Work Club should contact Manjit Sehmar on 07990 640 781 for more details.