One week on from opening, the Careers Caf\u00e9 is making a big impact with more than 50 residents dropping in to receive free, friendly advice on everything from careers and training to wellbeing and childcare.<\/p>\n
Located in Freshney Place Shopping Centre (next to Trespass and opposite Next), the caf\u00e9 offers a warm, approachable space where people can explore their next steps. It\u2019s open:<\/p>\n
Ran by Taking Action Raising Grimsby\u2019s Emerging Talents\u2019 (TARGET NEL CIC) in partnership with North East Lincolnshire Council\u2019s Adult Careers Team, the teams host training programmes with additional support from partners (see below). Services like Families First and the Council\u2019s Wellbeing Team are also on hand to offer holistic support, helping residents overcome personal barriers to employment such as mental health challenges, family pressures, or digital exclusion.<\/p>\n
October timetable<\/strong><\/p>\n Updated timetables will be shared on North East Lincolnshire Council\u2019s social media.<\/p>\n To mark its official opening, The Mayor of North East Lincolnshire, Councillor Janet Goodwin, attended a launch event alongside local partners, community members, and council representatives. Visitors had the chance to meet the team behind the project and explore the new space following a transformation thanks to GMI Construction Group.<\/p>\n Among those visiting was James Elliot, the Canoe River Cleaner. He said: \u201cThe Careers Caf\u00e9 is great \u2013 it\u2019s noticeable in the middle of the town centre and offers a friendly feel for people who need support. We need to minimise barriers to opportunities and this does just that. It\u2019s great to see the town take shape and be utilised in different ways.\u201d<\/p>\n For others like Joanne Lord, Founder and Managing Director of TARGET NEL CIC, the Careers Caf\u00e9 is all about supporting people who aren\u2019t sure where to begin. By offering a range of services, the caf\u00e9 aims to give people the tools and confidence they need to take their next step and improve their lives.<\/p>\n Speaking about the caf\u00e9\u2019s success, Joanne said: \u201cWe\u2019re so happy with the response in the first week. It\u2019s a big step forward in making support more accessible for people who might not know where to start.<\/p>\n \u201cThis partnership with the Adult Careers Team is all about breaking down barriers and making sure wellbeing is part of the journey into work. The caf\u00e9 will be a space where people feel safe, supported, and encouraged \u2013 whether they\u2019re looking for training, a new job, or just someone to talk to about their next steps.\u201d<\/p>\n Regardless of what it offers, it\u2019s also about ensuring people feel like it\u2019s an approachable place to come and speak to providers to see what they can offer.<\/p>\n Wendy Trask, Operations Manager for Employability at North East Lincolnshire Council, added:\u00a0\u201cThe Careers Caf\u00e9 has been designed as a safe, welcoming space where anyone can drop in for a conversation about their future, free from pressure or judgment. The Adults Careers Team is committed to offering personalised information, advice and guidance, whether that\u2019s helping someone find the right training course or connecting them with expert support.<\/p>\n \u201cWe can\u2019t wait keep building on this in the upcoming weeks.\u201d<\/p>\n In addition to the career\u2019s advice, the caf\u00e9 is a clear indicator of the progress that is being made to diversify and regenerate Freshney Place.<\/p>\n Councillor Philip Jackson, Leader of North East Lincolnshire Council and Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Economy, Devolution and Skills, said: \u201cThe Careers Caf\u00e9 brings something truly valuable to the heart of Grimsby \u2013 a space where people can easily access expert guidance in a relaxed, supportive setting.<\/p>\n \u201cIt reflects how the Council works closely with partners like TARGET NEL CIC and GMI Construction to reimagine our town centre as a place full of opportunity and community spirit.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether you\u2019re considering a career change, looking to build new skills, or just exploring what local support is on offer, the Careers Caf\u00e9 is a great place to start, and I urge anyone to take a look.\u201d<\/p>\n This initiative is funded by the Activation\u00a0and\u00a0Community Engagement\u00a0(Activation)\u00a0Fund.<\/p>\n For more information about TARGET NEL and their programmes, visit https:\/\/targetnel.co.uk<\/a> or email [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n For general careers advice and support, contact North East Lincolnshire Council\u2019s Adult Careers Team<\/a> at [email\u00a0protected]<\/a> or call 01472 323540.<\/p>\n Watch the video \u2013 <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"One week on from opening, the Careers Caf\u00e9 is making a big impact with more than 50 residents…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":129340,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[176],"tags":[79,18,19,17,227],"class_list":{"0":"post-129339","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jobs","8":"tag-business","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-ie","11":"tag-ireland","12":"tag-jobs"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129339","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=129339"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/129339\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/129340"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=129339"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=129339"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=129339"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n Day<\/strong><\/td>\n Morning sessions<\/strong><\/td>\n Afternoon sessions<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monday<\/strong><\/td>\n Young People\u2019s Support Service <\/td>\n Young People\u2019s Support Service North East Lincolnshire Council\u2019s Wellbeing Team<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tuesday<\/strong><\/td>\n Creating Positive Opportunity<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Wednesday<\/strong><\/td>\n Franklin College<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Thursday<\/strong><\/td>\n National Employer Training UK<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Friday<\/strong><\/td>\n Families First The Army<\/td>\n \u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Saturday<\/strong><\/td>\n 10am to 4pm \u2013 Wrap around Family Support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n