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School children brighten up New Street
May 17, 2012
Local school children have worked hard to brighten up an area of New Street station with their artwork.
New pedestrian link takes shape at New Street
Apr 30, 2012
Engineers working on the redevelopment of Birmingham New Street station lifted in the first sections of the Moor Street link over the weekend.

Paul Cully

Demolition Operative

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"I completed an Expression of Interest Form and my details were on the EAT Database. I found out about the opportunity and felt excited about working on the project as I was really interested in the development.

I was made redundant at the beginning of this year - which was when I undertook PTS Training.  I faced many barriers.  A redundancy support package from my previous company and Better West Midlands paid for the PTS Training which helped.  However, when I looked for further funding to undertake additional training, I found that there wasn't any and I had to pay for this myself.  

I applied for many jobs as I was a qualified roofer but I soon realised that there weren't many jobs available so I was really excited when I heard about this opportunity and that there was training available.

I attended the Employability Training Programme and the tutor from South Birmingham College was really helpful.  The "Meet the Employer Session" was really good and insightful - it gave me an understanding of the company. 

The recruitment process was nerve wracking as it wasn't the usual application process. But I definitely benefitted from it and can see how this process can and does support you in finding a job by ensuring that you make a good first impression.

I feel a lot more relaxed I'm back to the old me.  The kids are happy that I'm not as stressed as I was when I was looking for work.  This job has given me a clear progression route to build on my skills and experience and I will reach supervisor level over the next few years. 

I've benefitted from the training programme that Coleman & Co have provided.  I've found Coleman & Co is supportive, appreciate your contribution, always encourage you and are willing to listen and provide you with everything you need.  I've never worked for a company like this before."