Work Skills

Adult Education are an integral part of Coventry City Council, supporting the recruitment and training needs of local employers, enabling business to develop and thrive.

We work closely with companies to develop bespoke training that prepares and upskills employees for specific roles in their organisation.

We can help with recruitment for business expansion through our ‘Into Employment’ programme and / or support the development of current staff.

Into Employment Programme

The ‘Into Employment’ programme is funded by the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) therefore no costs to you as a company.

This offering is a proven way of developing potential employees to the standard you require. We ensure potential new employees have a greater awareness of both the sector and the roles that you are seeking to fill.

Employees recruited through our Into Employment Programmes are ready to work more effectively and more likely to enjoy their work.

This approach will have a huge impact on your staff retention rates, helping you to establish and maintain a successful team that is better informed and focused.

We work closely with the Job Centre (DWP) and Coventry City Council's Job Shop to promote Into Employment Programme opportunities and your vacancies, we also use a variety of social media platforms to reach potential employees.

Awareness and screening

We host an awareness session to give a detailed overview of the Into Employment Programme course and the job roles to the interested individuals.

We encourage you (the employer) to attend this session, to talk about the benefits of working for the company and answer any questions the candidates may have.

Should a specific level of English, maths or ICT be required, initial assessments are carried out.

Bespoke training with work experience

Accredited qualifications can be embedded in the Into Employment Programme course if preferred and tailored to ensure specifics relating to your company are included.

Work experience, or a visit to the premises is encouraged (not mandatory), giving the individuals 'hands on' exposure to the environment and role. This allows you the opportunity to see the individual at work. If this is not an option, due to the nature of the role, alternative methods can be explored.

Job interview

For Into Employment Programme participants, the incentive of a job interview is a key motivator.

As the employer we ask that you interview all candidates at the end of the training, enabling the recruitment process to begin for successful applicants.

We fully appreciate that not everyone will be successful, however we ask that you do give us some feedback so that we are able to fully support the individual with their next step and continue to work with them on any areas that they need to refine.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear it from the Headteacher at Baginton Fields Academy,

‘Prior to the course starting, the team at Coventry Adult Education were keen to involve headteachers in what the content of the course should include.  This was great as it meant the course could be focused on the specific needs of our settings’.

If you would like more information on our courses and training support do contact us on 07790 987739 or email aesworkskills@coventry.gov.uk and a member of our team will be happy to support.

Upskilling current employees

Adult Education can support your staff in a variety of ways by offering short or long courses that are accredited and certificated, or purely industry relevant.

In some circumstances funding can be sought to cover the cost of the course and this will always be explored.

We can work with individuals, small or large groups and align the training to work with yourselves to ensure that the needs of the business are still met.

Training can be face to face at one of our centres or alternatively we can come to you and deliver onsite should this be suitable. Alternatively, where relevant online training can also be offered.

Due to the immense range of tutor skills within Adult Education the range of training available is huge, therefore should you wish to know more do contact us on 07790 987739 or email aesworkskills@coventry.gov.uk and a member of our team will be happy to support you.

Employer wanting to employ an Apprentice?

If you are an employer who is considering employing an apprentice and would like them to follow one of the below apprenticeship routes, we are able to assist:

• Customer Service
• Business Administration
• School Business Professional
• Early Years
• Teaching Assistant.
• Learning and Skills
• Team Leading
• Leadership and Management

Information on the processes to be followed and the government financial support available.

If this is something you would like to pursue or discuss further, please do contact us via email on aesapprentice@coventry.gov.uk.