There are plenty of training opportunities available in Youth Friendly Coventry. Find out how these can help you get ahead.
What training is available in Coventry?
All young people (19-29 years) can access a range of full and part time courses in specific job-related training here.
This will include access to training linked to the recruitment of jobs in key areas like care, construction and digital, where employers are recruiting in the region. Where training is linked directly to local jobs, trainees will still be able to access benefits.
You can head to the Coventry Job Shop
The Coventry Job Shop can support with finding the right training including construction related training with direct links to construction employers such HS2, Eurovia (City Centre redevelopment) and Buckingham Group (Coventry rail station masterplan), amongst others. We also have strong links to over 60 care employers and a wide range of employers from other sectors, with courses set up with a range of training providers to support you to get into work.
https://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop
Training in construction
The Construction College Midlands is a CITB Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) providing construction training courses and qualifications to a defined and industry-agreed standard. You can find out more here.
There is a specialist retraining in construction available through our construction gateway programme. To sign up for construction training, talk to your local job centre or contact the National Careers Service West Midlands on 0121 296 5550. You can find out more by visiting: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ or by calling 0800 100 900
Go Construct is an industry-wide initiative that aims to attract, inform and retain a talented workforce for the Construction & Built Environment sector.
Health & Social Care
#SocialCare can mean several different things from cooking, cleaning, personal care, medication, companionship and DIY support. Find out about roles and training:
The WMCA has developed a new skills and training plan for health and care, which sets out the training available across the West Midlands from entry through to degree level and the different routes that can be taken.
Digital
If you are interested in a career in digital you can access information about roles and training: https://beta.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/power-up/
There are also coding bootcamps that are available. Please visit: https://www.schoolofcode.co.uk/
Unlock a better way ahead – Skills for Life
The Skills for Life campaign can be used to find training, support and advice to gain the skills you need for the job you want.
You’ll find free Level 3 courses, skills bootcamps, apprenticeships and so many more great opportunities for training. You can even complete your essential skills in Maths and English.
Check out the Skills for Life campaign now!
Progress Project
The project works with young people aged 15 to 24 who are NEET or at risk of NEET and helps them to overcome barriers to work and progress into a positive destination.
There are Progress Coaches across the county who work for a variety of local organisations, and offer up to 12 months of tailored, one-to-one support for young people to help build confidence, upskill, and find the right destination for them.
More information about Progress can be found on our website here: https://www.groundwork.org.uk/
