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BBC News
3 days ago
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Wolverhampton employment service helps secure jobs at new cinema
Wolverhampton residents looking for work have been helped by a council-led employment service to get jobs at a new independent four-screen Lockworks Cinema in the historic former lock factory, the Chubb Building, opened last month and replaced the Light House which shut after 35 new cinema will ultimately employ a local workforce of three permanent and 20 part-time staff, with nine of the vacancies now filled by recruits from the Wolves at Work offers one-to-one support for people living in the city and access to local jobs through links with employers. Cinema worker Deon Marcel Millen, from Wolverhampton, said he was enjoying assisting people and Wolves at Work was "very, very helpful". He added: "I contacted them in April/May because I needed help finding a job and I got signed in which was nice and easy. "A lady called Michelle helped me with my CV and within three weeks to a month I was able to get this job." Working with partners, Wolves at Work offers one-to-one support for city residents who are looking for work or to progress in their careers, and is a free service for people of any are offered their own work coach and assistance includes support with CVs, help to complete job applications and advice on training courses. City of Wolverhampton Council cabinet member for city development, jobs and skills Chris Burden said supporting people into jobs, skills and training was "one of the key priorities for the city".He added: "The cinema, alongside other popular venues like the art gallery, Grand Theatre and University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, will also drive footfall to support neighbouring local businesses and help them grow – creating further job opportunities."James Jervis, from independent commercial operator PDJ, said staff taken on had "impressed from day one with an excellent attitude" and "big smiles". "The connection to the local area from our employees is a key part of what makes us a true independent cinema for the city." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
09-07-2025
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Careers support offered at Wolverhampton drop-in sessions
People in Wolverhampton looking for employment, training or career development opportunities are being encouraged to visit drop-in events being held across the council's Wolves at Work team is offering one-to-one support with CV writing, job application and interview skills, plus help with travel and small work-related costs and up to six months of support while job team would also have access to hundreds of local vacancies and can make referrals to partners including the National Careers Service, the authority Burden, council cabinet member for jobs and skills, said the scheme, part of Employability Week, had helped hundreds into work over the past year. "Securing a brighter future for local people by getting them into good jobs and training is one of the key priorities for the city," he said."Employability Week brings this into sharp focus – and the community drop-in sessions are invaluable in reaching those who need support."The drop-in sessions include:Oasis Café on Whitburn Close - Wednesday 9 July between 13:00 and 14:30 BSTBilston Public Library and Art Gallery, Mount Pleasant in Bilston - Thursday 10 July between 10:00 and 13:00 BSTBushbury Lane Academy on Ripon Road - Thursday 10 July between 08:45 and 11:30 BSTWindsor Nursery, Windsor Road - Friday 11 July between 08:30 and 15:30 BST Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
