Marvin OnumonuA new careers café is set to open in Freshney Place, Grimsby, offering free advice, training and support for residents.
The café is a partnership between Taking Action Raising Grimsby’s Emerging Talents (TARGET NEL CIC) and North East Lincolnshire Council’s Adults Careers Team.
The aim is to make career help more accessible for people in the town centre.
The café will host TARGET NEL’s training alongside sessions from the Adults Careers Team.
Support will also be available from Lincs Inspire, Franklin College’s Adult Learning, and Centre4.
Joanne Lord, founder and managing director at TARGET NEL CIC, said: “The opening of the Careers Café marks a powerful step forward in our mission to empower people with lived experience and create meaningful pathways into employment.
“This partnership with the Adult Careers Team is built on shared goals to reduce barriers and prioritise wellbeing alongside promoting long-term employment.
“The Careers Café will be a space where those values come to life, offering practical and emotional support in a welcoming environment for anyone looking to take their next step.”
Wendy Trask, operations manager for employability at North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “Our team is dedicated to providing tailored information, advice, and guidance to anyone who needs it, whether that’s helping someone find the right training opportunity or connecting them with one of our expert advisors.
“This exciting new partnership with TARGET NEL, who we already collaborate with through the delivery of careerShift, brings us one step closer to reaching even more residents across North East Lincolnshire.
“It truly is a group effort, ensuring that everyone gets the support that’s right for them, exactly when they need it.”
Councillor Philip Jackson, leader of North East Lincolnshire Council, said: “The Careers Café is a fantastic addition to Grimsby town centre, offering residents easy access to high-quality careers and training support in a friendly, welcoming environment.
“It’s a great example of how we’re working together with partners like TARGET NEL CIC and GMI Construction to regenerate our town centre not just as a retail destination, but as a hub for opportunity and community development.
“I encourage anyone who’s thinking about upskilling, retraining, or exploring new career paths to visit the Careers Café and take advantage of the support available.”
