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Supporting neighbourhoods with jobs, enterprise and training at our centres throughout the West Midlands.

EBCF West Midlands provide FREE courses and trainnig to anyone aged 19+ within the Birmingham area; helping them get into work. We provide the following courses for FREE:

• Literacy courses (entry level to Level 2)
• Numeracy courses (entry level to Level 2
• Pre Esol
• ESOL English
• Employment Support
• Functional Skills Literacy/Numeracy

27/05/2026

🌙 Eid Mubarak from EBCF

May this joyous occasion bring peace to your hearts, prosperity to your homes, and strength to the bonds that unite our communities

26/05/2026

🎉 HALF TERM COMMUNITY FUN DAY 🎉
Looking for something fun to do this half term? Bring the kids, grab your friends & come enjoy a chilled community day with us!

✨ Bouncy castle
🎨 Arts, crafts & face painting
🍔 Food stalls
💼 Free employment & career support
🎁 FREE giveaways

📍 EBCF Summerfield Community Centre, B18 4EJ
📅 Friday, 29th May 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM

FREE entry & parking 🚗

21/05/2026

Congratulations to Aston Villa FC on becoming Europa League champions after 30 years. 🏆

A proud moment for Birmingham and the West Midlands.

19/05/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬!

Want to improve your English or Maths while gaining warehouse experience?

Our 6-week Functional Skills + Warehouse Level 1 Course gives you the chance to learn new skills, grow in confidence, and prepare for future employment opportunities.

What's Included:
✅Functional Skills – English or Maths
✅Warehouse Level 1 Training
✅Hands-on Practice in a Real Mock Warehouse
✅Career Guidance & Job Readiness Support

📅Start Date: 1st June 2026
⏳Duration: 6 Weeks
📍Location: Summerfield Community Centre B18 4EJ

Spaces are limited - don't miss your chance!

Get in touch today to secure your place 👇
📞 0121 328 4998
📧 [email protected]

13/05/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

At EBCF, we believe mental wellbeing is just as important as education, employment, and personal growth. Looking after your mental health is not a weakness; it is an essential part of building confidence, resilience, and a brighter future.

We are committed to supporting our learners through our pastoral and student services team, trained mental health staff, and by signposting to local charities and religious organisations where additional specialist support may be needed.

We also embed mental health and wellbeing across our delivery via our provider partnerships, helping learners access the right guidance, resources, and support during their journey with us and beyond.

This week, we encourage everyone to:

✔ Check in on loved ones
✔ Take breaks when needed
✔ Speak openly about mental wellbeing
✔ Ask for support without fear

No one should ever feel alone in their journey.

11/05/2026

🚨 𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆🚨

EBCF is recruiting for a passionate 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫 to join our team and help deliver courses up to Level 2, playing an important role in delivering engaging face-to-face sessions and making a real impact in the lives of learners across Birmingham.

We’re looking for an experienced tutor with excellent subject knowledge, strong communication skills, and a commitment to supporting learner success.

𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬:
• Deliver engaging face-to-face teaching sessions
• Support learners throughout their learning journey
• Create interactive lesson plans and monitor learner progress
• Undertake additional duties and responsibilities as required within the role

📍 Birmingham-based | Travel required across training centres
📧 Send your CV to: [email protected]

Apply now and become part of a team delivering real impact.

08/05/2026

Half Term Community Fun Day 🎉

Join us for an afternoon where families can relax, children can play nonstop, and neighbours can come together to enjoy great food, fun activities, and positive energy 💛

Expect smiles, laughter, little surprises, and plenty to keep the kids entertained 🏰🎨🍦
Bring your friends, bring the family — everyone’s welcome!

📅 Friday, 29th May 2026
⏰ 12PM – 4PM
📍 EBCF Summerfield Community Centre, B18 4EJ

30/04/2026

Our Warehouse Level 1 & Level 2 learners in Sandwell are putting in the hard work and building real skills in a hands-on mock warehouse environment!

They’re learning:
✔️ How to manage and maintain stock
✔️ Safe lifting techniques based on correct weight limits
✔️ Wrapping and packing goods efficiently
✔️ How to use a pump truck safely

By the end of the course, they’ll be confident, skilled, and ready to step into the logistics industry as professionals!

📍If you’re a Sandwell resident and want to start your journey in warehousing, get in touch today:

📞 0121 454 9133
📧 [email protected]

West Midlands Combined Authority | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP | National Careers Service

23/04/2026

This week, our Sandwell learners from the Hair and Beauty Level 2 course explored how AI can be used in a real business setting.

As part of the ‘AI for Work’ optional unit, the focus was on a very practical idea, how to create a brand identity if you want to open your own salon. Learners used AI tools to design salon logos, and more importantly, they learnt how the right prompt, clear thinking, and proper planning can completely transform the quality of results you get.

We looked at:
- How to write effective prompts for logo design
- How planning and clarity improve outcomes
- How learners can think independently as future business owners

Both groups produced some fantastic logo designs. It was a brilliant example of how creativity and technology can work together. As a Level 2 course, a key focus is preparing learners for employment or self-employment, and this unit did exactly that. Learners are discovering how AI can support their independence, confidence, and future business ideas in a very real and practical way.

This is exactly what modern learning looks like, practical skills combined with AI skills to support real life opportunities.

If you live in Sandwell, you can also be part of our Hair and Beauty journey. Our next Level 1 course starts on Tuesday, 26th May 2026.

Location: Summerfield Community Centre, B18 4EJ.
Duration: 7 weeks.

To book a spot or for more details, contact us now!
📞 Call 0121 328 4998 ✉️ Email [email protected]

West Midlands Combined Authority | National Careers Service | Department for Work and Pensions - DWP

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73 Alum Rock Road
Birmingham
B81LY

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+441213284998

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http://www.ebcf.org.uk/

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