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Advice & Guidance

By Eastern European Welfare Association - EWA

Advice and guidance

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Polish, Eastern European

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YMCA, 38 Carter's Green
West Bromwich
B69 9LG
0121 740 0824
Finding work and training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

By The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
(ASIST) is a two-day, interactive workshop that
prepares caregivers to provide suicide first aid
interventions.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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321 High Street
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B70 8LU
0121 565 5605
Finding work and training, Parent and family support

Barnardo's Black Country Families Matter

By Barnardos

Participants must have the right to work in the UK and leave to remain until at least 2020. They must be unemployed and not receiving any money for any work, they may or may not be receiving benefits and want to progress to training or employment opportunities.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Blantyre House
4 Barrack Lane
Halesowen
B63 3UX
01384 411 722
Finding work and training, Getting online & digital support

Basic Computing

By Smethwick Youth & Community Centre

Basic Computing Skills.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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Trinity Point, Trinity Street
Smethwick
B67 7AA
0121 565 8870
Finding work and training

Black Country Impact

By Jubilee Park Community Centre

Impact is for young people between the age of 16 to 29.
Impact helps individuals to develop self confidence and skills. It also improves young people's Participation in the labour market and improves quality and innovation in vocational education and training.
Impact only happens every Tuesday from 9:00am to 3:00pm.
If you are interested please call us on 0121 520 0234.

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Powis Avenue
Tipton
DY4 0RJ
0121 520 0234
Advice, Finding work and training

Black Country Impact

By Bangladeshi Women's Association Ltd

(Wednesday 9:00am-3pm) Free employment, traineeship, apprenticeship advice and support to 16+ years living in the Black Country. Contact 07467338683 / sas_kaur@sandwell.gov.uk.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Jubilee Park Community Centre, Powis Avenue,
Tipton
DY4 0RJ
0121 520 0234 / 07467338683
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Housing advice & support

Brushstrokes Community Project

By Brushstrokes

Brushstrokes mission statement, Welcome the Stranger, guides our work to help the most vulnerable members of our community as well as newly arrived families and individuals in Sandwell, West Birmingham and Dudley.
#SHIP

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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253 High Street
Smethwick
B66 3NJ
0121 565 2234
Finding work and training

Business Advice & Guidance

By Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency ( SWEDA )

Starting a new business?
Don’t know where to begin?

We’ll provide you with the tools and resources to help you get started and move forward.

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SWEDA The Business Centre
Church Street
West Bromwich
B70 8RP
0121 525 2558
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Housing advice & support

Coffee @ The Clock Winter Warm HUB

By Just Straight Talk

We will be providing space five days a week- Monday-Friday, between the hours of 10am until 2.00pm with a warm and welcoming space, where they will be able to access free hot drinks- tea or coffee, (non-specialty) or a squash based drink/water. From 10am – 11am we also offer toast. Between 11am-2pm there will biscuits and fruit, available.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Coffee @ The Clock
YMCA
38 Carters Green
West Bromwich
B70 9LG
01902 371 573
Advice, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Housing advice & support, Carers support

Cost of Living Advice

By Bangladeshi Women's Association Ltd

The cost of living team are here to provide you with a wide range of information, advise and guidance. We can help with benefit entitlement calculations, benefit claims, budgeting advise, energy saving, employment and much much more.

Please call to book an appointment

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Jubilee Park Community Centre
Powis Avenue
Tipton
DY4 0RJ
0121 5200234
Finding work and training

CT Training

By Community Transport

Provision of driver Training in the form of MiDAS. Available to schools, community groups and other organisations wishing to train staff/members to enable them to competently drive a minibus

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Unit 17 & 18, Barton Ind Est
Etruria Way
Bilston
WV14 7LH
07974 626841
Finding work and training

CV building & updating

By Lion Farm Action Centre

This service offers support to people to produce a Curriculum Vitae to improve chances of employment.

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The Vicarage
Shelsley Avenue
Oldbury
Sandwell
B69 1BG
0121 544 3094/3095
Finding work and training, English language support

Education & Training

By Community Connect Foundation

We offer ESOL courses for adults catered to your individual needs and levels that work for you. We offer part-time and full-time courses in the day. Functional skills: literacy, numeracy and basic computer skills, employment and personal development, vocational qualification, health and well being awareness activities.

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North Smethwick Resource Centre Cambridge Road
Smethwick
B66 2HR
0121 565-3311
Finding work and training

Embracing Change

By Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency ( SWEDA )

Regular coffee mornings on Mondays from 10am till 12pm
Employment information, advice and guidance including CV building and education and training opportunities
Business and social enterprise support

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SWEDA The Business Centre,
Church Street
West Bromwich
B70 8RP
0121 525 2558
Advice and guidance, Finding work and training

Employment Advice

By Smethwick Youth & Community Centre

We provide support and advice for employment.

Quality: Matrix
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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Trinity Point, Trinity Street
Smethwick
B67 7AA
0121 565 8870
Finding work and training

Employment Advice

By Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency ( SWEDA )

If you’re currently employed and looking to find a job, change job or to update your CV. We can help you with advice, mentoring, support and training.

Contact SWEDA to book your appointment and discuss your options.

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SWEDA The Business Centre
Church Street
West Bromwich
B70 8RP
0121 525 2558
Finding work and training

Employment and Skills support - Think Sandwell

By Sandwell Council

Support for all ages to find employment, apprenticeships or training. Based at Sandwell Council House, Oldbury and locations throughout Sandwell (look for Think Sandwell job clubs). Virtual service available via email, telephone, Skype, WhatsApp, Teams during COVID-19 lockdown - email enquiries_recruitment@sandwell.gov.uk to make an appointment

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The Council House
Freeth Street
Oldbury
B69 3DE
0121 569 3020
Finding work and training

Employment and Training

By Ideal For All

A support service for disabled people and disadvantaged groups in Sandwell. Assisting them to become economically active in terms of work, further education and training

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Independent Living Centre
100 Oldbury Road
Smethwick
Sandwell
B66 1JE
0121 558 5555
Finding work and training

Employment Hub

By Ileys Community Association

Support and employability training and qualifications.

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Victoria Park Skill Centre Corbett St
Smethwick
B66 3PU
0121 448 3940
Finding work and training

Employment Service for Deaf people

By BID Services

An employment service providing support in helping deaf people find sustainable employment.

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Deaf Cultural Centre Ladywood Road
Birmingham
B16 8SZ
0121 246 6100

Employment Support

By Black Country Housing Group

Qualified advisors offering a free service to help you find a job.

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We run outreach services across Sandwell and the Black Country
West Bromwich
B65 0EE
0121 2893897
Finding work and training

Employment Support

By Community Connect Foundation

Providing a flexible and personalised training package that will be tailored towards individuals needs, signposting to training & employment, helping with job search, CV preparation, completing job application forms, and preparing for interviews.

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North Smethwick Resource Centre Cambridge Road
Smethwick
B66 2HR
0121 565-3311
Finding work and training, English language support

English Classes Pre entry Level (SLN)

By Bangladeshi Islamic Centre

Informal English Classes held at BIC
Pre entry Level

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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10 - 13
Bangladeshi Islamic Centre
Lewisham Road,
Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 2BP
0121 558 8204
Finding work and training

Finding work and Training

By African French Speaking Community Support (AFSCS)

One-to-one support with Employment, Education and Training. Support provided on appointment basis

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St Philips Parish Centre, Watt Street
Smethwick
B66 3DA
07743 600 034
Finding work and training

First Aid training

By Lion Farm Action Centre

Adult and Paediatric First aid training course.

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The Vicarage
Shelsley Avenue
Oldbury
Sandwell
B69 1BG
0121 544 3094
Advice, Finding work and training, English language support, Getting online & digital support

Functional Skills English and Maths

By Name of organisation: Empowering People In Change – C.I.C

Our Functional Skills qualifications are available for registration and include an assessment at all 5 levels from Entry Level 1 to Level 2.
We offer face to face and online lessons.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Greets Green Community Centre, Wood Lane
157 Wood Lane
West Bromwich
B70 9PT
07366 457602
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Befriending, Carers support

Growing Opportunities - Barlow Road Community Garden

By Ideal For All

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting people's health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

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Ideal for All
Growing Opportunities Project
Barlow Road Community Garden
Barlow Road
Wednesbury
Sandwell
WS10 9QA
0121 558 5555 option 2
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Befriending, Carers support

Growing Opportunities - Malthouse Garden

By Ideal For All

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting peoples health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

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Ideal for All
Malthouse Garden
The Independent Living Centre
100 Oldbury Road
Smethwick
Smethwick
Smethwick
0121 558 5555 option 2
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Health Support

Growing Opportunities - Salop Drive Market Garden

By Ideal For All

Sandwell's leading social and therapeutic horticultural project supporting peoples health and wellbeing for over 20 years (an Ideal for All project - registered charity for disabled people)

Quality: Matrix

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Ideal for All
Growing Opportunities Project
Salop Drive Market Garden
Salop Drive
Oldbury
sandwell
B68 9AG
0121 434 4554
Addiction support, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Housing advice & support

Housing

By YMCA Black Country Group

The YMCA provides a range of supported accommodation for young people across Sandwell through the following settings: YMCA 38 Carters Green / Western Gateway, 60 and 62 High Street, West Bromwich, Phoenix St, Stanley Lodge and 235 Hampstead Road. To find out more please contact 0121 524 1950

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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38 Carters Green
West Bromwich
B70 9LG
0121 524 1950
Finding work and training, Getting online & digital support

IT skills

By Black Country Housing Group

If you are looking for work we will help you with IT skills

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Across Sandwell and the Black Country
West Bromwich
B65 0EE
0121 2893897
Finding work and training, Getting online & digital support

IT Training

By Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency ( SWEDA )

IT Training on offer includes:

Basic IT skills including mouse and keyboard skills
Introduction to IT and the internet
Job searching online
Emailing and Social Media
Microsoft Office training
How to use your Universal Credit journal
How to use job searching sites

We are a Learn My Way provider

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SWEDA The Business Centre
Church Street
West Bromwich
B70 8RP
0121 525 2558
Finding work and training, Getting online & digital support

Job club

By Lion Farm Action Centre

Job Club service provides internet access for the purpose of finding employment.

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The Vicarage
Shelsley Avenue
Oldbury
Sandwell
B69 1BG
0121 544 3094/3095
Finding work and training, Getting online & digital support

Job Club

By Skills Work and Enterprise Development Agency ( SWEDA )

Job Club every Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.

Book your 1 hour slot with us today!

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SWEDA The Business Centre
Church Street
West Bromwich
B70 8RP
0121 525 2558
Finding work and training

Mental Health first Aid (MHFA)

By The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

Mental Health First Aid is a two day training
course and explores the help given to
someone experiencing a mental health
problem before professional help is
obtained.

Quality: Investors in People, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Turkish, Indian, Polish, Somali, Pakistani, Congolese, Afghan, Iraqi, Bangladeshi, Afro Caribbean

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321 High Street
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B70 8LU
0121 565 5605
Advice, Finding work and training

Policy Advice and Support

By Rights and Equality Sandwell (RES)

A bespoke training package service covering issues such as respect and dignity, the Equality Act, the Equality Duty…

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Sufferage Street
Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 3QB
0121 541 1775
Finding work and training

Pre-Employment Support

By The Kaleidoscope Plus Group

Pre-Employment Support sessions

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321 High Street
West Bromwich
B70 8LU
0121 565 5605
Finding work and training, Counselling and listening, Health Support

Rehabilitation & Mobility Training

By BID Services

We provide rehabilitation and mobility training and work with people utilising their residual vision effectively and safely in order to ensure individuals can live independent lives.

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Deaf Cultural Centre Ladywood Road
Birmingham
B16 8SZ
0121 246 6100
Finding work and training

Relate Workshops for Professionals

By Relate Birmingham

Relate Education and Training offers opportunities for people to learn about sustaining healthy relationships at all stages and in all areas of their life.

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Old Municipal Buildings
Freeth Street
Oldbury
Sandwell
B69 2AB
0121 643 1638
Finding work and training, Parent and family support, Children and youth activities

Sadwica Day Nursery

By SADWICA Community Day Nursery

Full and part time daycare 5 days a week from 7.30am to 6.00pm for children aged 0-5yrs, to enable parents to return to work, training or higher education.

Quality: OFSTED inspected, Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: Indian, Afro Caribbean, Eastern European

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69 Beeches Road
West Bromwich
B70 6HQ
0121 525 5125
Finding work and training

Steps to Work Job / Employability Support

By Dorothy Parkes Centre (Smethwick)

Support, information, advice and guidance on all aspects of searching for a job. Takes place on Monday 9am - 4.30pm, Tuesday 10.00am - 2.00pm, Thursday 1pm - 3pm

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Church Road
Smethwick
B67 6EH
0121 558 2998
Advocacy, Advice, Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training

The Aman Group

By Breakthru CIC

Relieving stress and anxiety
Improving relationships
Creating life balances
Gentle exercise
Yoga
Pilates
Parenting
Mindfulness
Self-improvement workshops
Career Support
Trips out
Emotional boundaries
and lots more

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service
Ethnicity focus: English, Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi

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Wednesbury Museum & Art Gallery
Holyhead Road
Wednesbury
Wednesbury
WS10 7DF
0121 269 5990
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Relationship help and mediation

The Crossroads Carers Assistance Line

By Crossroads Care

The Crossroads Carers Assistance Line is a free service which offers support and practical assistance to help unpaid carers in Sandwell.

Quality: CQC Registered

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Carers Hub
494 Wolverhampton Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
OLDBURY
B68 8DG
0121 803 6830
Advice, Finding work and training

Think Sandwell Job Club: Yew Tree Community Centre, Walsall

By Sandwell Council

Free service providing support with job search; CV writing; interview skills; access to computers ; careers advice; apprenticeships; training courses. Open to all ages, employed or unemployed. Drop in no appointment necessary.

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Yew Tree Community Centre
Redwood Lane
Yew Tree Estate
Walsall
Yew Tree
WS5 4LB
0121 569 2099
Finding work and training

Training

By OSCAR Sandwell

Training to raise awareness of Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia

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120 Lodge Road
West Bromwich
B70 8PL
01215250556
Exercise, sport & recreation, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Children and youth activities

Volunteer Leadership Development

By Tividale Academy

The intention of this program is to provide participants with the opportunity to:

a. achieve recognized qualifications
b. raise aspirations
c. develop future urban leaders
d. professional training and mentoring
e. coached to a professional format

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Portway Lifestyle Centre
Sandwell
B69 1HE
07920096151
Finding work and training

Volunteer Workforce

By Pathfinder Healthcare Developments CIC

Training volunteers to develop skills and gain experience in the work place.

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c/o Smethwick Medical Centre
Regent Street
Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 3BQ
0121 544 4324
Finding work and training

Volunteering

By Lion Farm Action Centre

Volunteering opportunities.

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The Vicarage
Shelsley Avenue
Oldbury
Sandwell
B69 1BG
0121 544 3094/3095
Finding work and training

volunteering & capacity building opportunities

By Community Connect Foundation

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, a chance to gain new skills and enhance their CV, to kick start a route in to employment.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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North Smethwick Resource Centre Cambridge Road
Smethwick
B66 2HR
0121 565-3311
Finding work and training

Volunteering opportunities

By The Gap Centre

volunteering opportunities

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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The Gap Centre
Hargate Lane
West Bromwich
West Bromwich
B71 1PH
0121 525 4442
Advocacy, Advice, Social Activities, Finding work and training, Housing advice & support

Women's Group

By Brushstrokes

Every Monday, our women's group meets at Brushstrokes to provide friendship and activities to improve wellbeing and health knowledge. Themes include arts and crafts, physical activities such as walking and yoga, information services delivered by a range of health professional and well-being.

Quality: Staff subject to Disclosure & Barring Service

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Brushstrokes Community Project,
253 High Street,
Smethwick
Smethwick
B66 3NJ
0121 565 2234
Services focused on particular beneficiaries do not imply that they are offered exclusively to these persons only.