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Communities for work (CFW) is a voluntary project, where we can offer 1-2-1 help, support, guidance and training in relation to finding employment.

Dedicated CfW Project teams are in place across Blaenau Gwent to provide support, for people of all ages (16 plus) to engage in employment related qualifications, improving essential skills, confidence and in securing work, or training opportunities.
We can meet you in community venues and libraries at times to suit you, we will be able to help you to find your way to success or point you in the right direction.

If you think we might be able help you in your search for work, training or qualifications please contact us.

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Communities for work (CFW) is a voluntary project, where we can offer 1-2-1 help, support, guidance and training in relation to finding employment.

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Our Employment Support Team provide one-to-one mentoring and employment support in the community, helping people to train and upskill, empowering them to build the confidence and experience that they need to apply for the jobs they want.

Don't worry about eligibility criteria, our Triage Workers will work this out for you and one of our team members or partners will always be able to assist.

The team comprises of Communities for Work, Communities for Work Plus and the Legacy Fund. Our projects are voluntary and help people furthest away from the labour market into employment, focusing on our most deprived communities, to provide one-to-one support, guidance and training. Communities for Work is an European Social Funded program, which is co-sponsored by the Department for Work and Pensions. Communities for Work Plus is funded by the Welsh Government.

How we can help

Support is offered one-to-one, in a local venue in your community (such as your local library). The support provided is tailor made to suit your individual needs and help you accomplish both your short and long term employment goals. We support people to upskill and gain more experience in their chosen field, with the aim of supporting people into their desired work roles.

Employment support

Essential skills

Training and education

CV writing, creating Universal Job Match Accounts, applying for work

Interview tips and techniques

Volunteering opportunities and work placements

Finding paid employment

Additional support

Better off calculations

Mental health support (such as anxiety, stress and depression)

Help with confidence and motivation

Work limiting health conditions

Help with computers

Wellbeing support

Who we have helped

Steffan's Story

'Engaging with my mentor and Communities for Work has been a massive support for me and has been really helpful. Prior to this I felt a bit lost and lacked direction and focus. My mentor has been a positive influence, and has put me back on the right path.
Previously, I was just looking for any old job, but now I have been supported with skills and experiences to enter employment in a field I am interested in that could lead to a career in play work. Communities for Work have certainly brought out the best in me.'

Kyle's Story

'I am really looking forward to completing my City & Guilds qualifications and starting my apprenticeship. I am really grateful for the opportunities Communities for Work have given me and without their support I would have been lost. Before engaging with the project, my CV was a mess and although I knew I wanted to go into construction, I was not sure how to go about it.'

Getting in touch

If you would like to find out more, you can speak to one of our Triage Workers about support for yourself or someone you are supporting on 01685 844353.

If you would like to refer yourself or someone you are supporting into the project please complete our referral form and post to:

Communties for Work
Tredomen House
Tredomen Park
Hengoed
CF82 7WF
Employment Support Referral Form (MS Word)

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