Economic development within local neighbourhoods Coventry Local Enterprise Growth Initiative (LEGI)
Coventry's LEGI programme includes a key element of Inspire & Engage, using a team of local workers known as Work Mates, to engage with individuals within the most deprived areas of the city.
They offer "hand holding" support to ensure these individuals are able to access the most appropriate services, while working with them to strengthen their confidence, belief in themselves and abilities to progress towards their goals.
The workers employ community development techniques, and work closely with local community sector organisations and key players.
ADEPT's role is to provide a tailored training and development programme for the Work Mates. There are 7 of them including 2 trainees, with a wide range of experience and skills.
In addition, ADEPT offers tailored made support to partner organisations involved in the initiative who have had little involvement in such parts of the city such as the Chamber of Commerce, parts of the City Council and private businesses.
We are developing a skills set that offers a "box" of skills, knowledge and values for those involved in community groups, working directly to support local communities, or developing strategic projects and activities around neighbourhood and area renewal and regeneration