We have introduced a Refer-a-Friend Scheme. We want existing participants friends to benefit from our support. Friends who refer-a-friend can receive £20 (subject to conditions) Interested participants should speak to their Journey Guide
Since Accelerate was extended in June 2019 we have supported 365 more people to join our programme and start the journey towards work Of which: 103 are over 50 168 have disabilities 125 are from ethnic minorities Because of the effect of Covid-19 we have introduced new systems to support working remotely so that Accelerate can continue[…]
Rashida started on the Accelerate project in August 2019 at the WATCH Centre Read her story – Success stories
Fabulous feedback from participants for our courses provided by Orbit Heart of England Customer stated that since doing the course, she started practising the simple Mindfulness technique taught during the session. Has also started doing further research and reading as suggested during the course and noticed the benefits immediately, as suddenly life just felt better.[…]
In addition to practical and emotional support Valley House will now be offering Accelerate participants one to one support in specific areas to help promote their wellbeing in the following areas: Managing stress Motivation Self-care. As well as this we also have a life skills manual that will support clients in areas considered to be[…]
Accelerate produced a press release in July which has been distributed to publications across Coventry and Warwickshire. In case you haven’t seen it yet, here it is in full below: An organisation which provides vital support to those who are unemployed across Coventry and Warwickshire is continuing to offer its services and says that despite[…]
Coventry and Warwickshire Co-operative Development Agency (CWCDA) is looking for new partners to join the Accelerate project. Partners will be required to deliver the following tender opportunities: Mental Wellbeing Services Further information found here.
ORBIT provide the Voyager course to support participants to cope with feelings of low self-esteem and confidence and to provide tools and techniques to build resilience and confidence. This is normally delivered for Accelerate in one day workshops all around the Coventry and Warwickshire area. As we are unable to deliver face to face sessions in[…]
Personal development sessions for you to explore. Join Lindsay from Starfish for an hour to relax, focus and feel good! To join in with the new Starfish Collaborative sessions, you need to be 19 or over, unemployed and living in Coventry and Warwickshire, contact us on 02476 633911 to join Accelerate and get on the[…]
Based at Darlaston House in Bulkington, Volunteer Friends are a valuable asset to the Accelerate project. As part of the Accelerate project, Volunteer Friends assists participants with accessing learning, training and job opportunities, including; woodwork groups, working with the elderly, cooking classes and IT lessons alongside having access to journey guides to help you along[…]