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Sandwell Consortium and its delivery partners provide employment support across the Sandwell borough through the BRIDGES and FAMILY MATTERS projects. The aim is to support the most disadvantaged and economically inactive residents in a range of community and outreach settings across Sandwell, and services are provided primarily through Consortium members.
BRIDGES and Family Matters is funded by the European Social Fund and The National Lottery Community Fund

Help to get on -line for working age residents who are not currently in work
Digital money coaches can provide one to one support to help residents to:
• Set up an email account
• Learn to use on-line job search sites
• Shop on-line
• Use price comparison sites and save money on-line
• Stay connected with friends and family using the internet
• Get connected to iplayer

One to one digital support to get people started. IT courses in small socially distanced groups. Remote learning with support.

Support residents in ‘Building confidence and connecting people'

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Sessions are run each Saturday in the academic year from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm at the school building. We currently deliver ESOL classes at Entry 1 and Entry 2 level with a possibility of moving into Entry 3.

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Ethnicity focus: Polish

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

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

Job Club every Thursday from 1pm till 3pm.

Book your 1 hour slot with us today!

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic all our services are delivered differently and please phone our office on 0121-500-5441 or email; info@cbo786.co.uk to find out how to access support.

Digital one to one support offered to CBO clients to enable them to use the internet at home.

Adult Learning across Sandwell delivered in Tipton, West Bromwich and Smethwick and also online. Qualification courses and community courses.

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