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Solihull

We can help you if you are unemployed, not already assisted with travel costs and you live in a funded ward

Bickenhill, Castle Bromwich, Elmdon, Lyndon, Olton, Silhill and St Alphege.

There is an additional WorkWise service in North Solihull

We can offer you:

FREE day tickets to attend job interviews
Up to two FREE monthly travel passes when starting a new job
FREE sustainable travel information, advice and guidance

To be eligible for WorkWise support you must:

Be unemployed prior to applying for WorkWise support
Live within an eligible ward
Provide a valid national insurance number
Provide proof of unemployment
Provide a letter confirming interview/job details
Have made a complete application within five days of starting new employment
Apply for job interview support before attending the interview
Have been advised to sign off benefits
Be working for 16 hours or more per week

Proof of unemployment, identity (Driving licence, passport or birth certificate), current address and proof of interview or new job start will be required.

A photocard is required to issue a monthly travel pass to please provide a photocard from an old bus pass or bring in a passport size photo.

For information about WorkWise in Solihull call Tel: 0121 214 7436.

Contact
WorkWise
Centro House
16 Summer Lane
Birmingham
B19 3SD

Email: workwise@centro.org.uk

We also offer a WorkWise Travel Training service to Jobcentres and Employment providers. If you would be interested in this support contact workwise@centro.org.uk

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We use Language Line, a telephone interpretation service.

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Network West Midlands is a partnership between Centro and bus, rail and tram operating companies within the West Midlands - to promote increased public transport use.