The Workshop Employment Project offers residents free and confidential advice on how to look for jobs, complete application forms, produce CVs and partake in interviews.

Based in Riley Square, The Workshop holds:

• CV Writing workshops every Tuesday and Thursday 10-12
• Interview practise workshops every Wednesday 10-12
• Interview skills and job search every Thursday 2-3.30

Eligibility
Open eligibility to all jobseekers of working age.  However some provision is limited to NDC residents. 
Centre users are required to provide proof of the right to work and recourse to public funds.

Referral process
Individuals can self-refer by calling the numbers below, or by visiting the centres during working hours.  

The Workshop project operates from within two sites Riley Square Shopping Centre. To find out more information please contact:

The Employment Centre
25 Riley Square
Bell Green
Coventry
CV2 1LS

Tel 02476 583860
Fax 02476 583861

The Training Centre
“The Old Library”
Roseberry Avenue
Bell Green
Coventry
CV2 1NB

Tel 02476 703922
Fax 02476 583861

Opening hours
Monday – Thursday 9.00-5.30pm
Friday – 9.00-5.00pm

 

Overview

The Workshop is funded by Coventry New Deal for Communities (NDC) and is delivered by Pertemps People Development Group (PPDG).

It was established to assist residents of the NDC area (Wood End, Henley Green, Manor Farm and Deedmore) in achieving their employment and training aspirations.  Jobseekers outside of the NDC area are welcome to use the Centre.

 

Services

Free internet and telephone access for job search purposes

CV and interview workshops

Information and advice on employment & training options

Learn Direct

Job interview guarantee programmes (JIG)

Coachright

Vocational training 

Help with interview clothes and travel costs

Post employment support / training

CSCS  

Employer engagement

We have a number of other services we are working with partners to bring into the centre, including benefits advice, money and welfare advice, volunteering opportunities and mental health support.

Meet the team who can help you at the Workshop in Bell Green

Linda Vickers - Regional Operations Director
Paula Pugh - Site Manager
Annette Brown - Employment Coach
Kieran Kennedy - Employment Coach
Debbie Beeston - Employer liaison co-coordinator
Laura O'Neill - Learndirect tutor
Leanne Stafford - Administration/reception
Brian Sullivan - Employment Coach
Karen Delo - Employment Coach
Margaret Gough - Employment Coach
Elaine Brady - Outreach
Terry Horton - Community Engagement Manager