Devon County Council and Libraries Unlimited have partnered together to create work clubs in libraries across Devon, offering free employability support for all, with additional support for any speakers of other languages.
The libraries offer a range of support including:
- Connections with local employers
- Updating CVs and covering letters
- Interview preparation
- Job hunting and career progression
- Multilingual resources
- Referral to English classes and training courses.
Find a work club near you
Newton Abbot (for Teignbridge)
Email: Newton Abbot Library – newtonabbot.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: Newton Abbot Library, Passmore Edwards Centre, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2RJ
Time: Thursdays 10am – 1pm. Book an appointment using the email above, or go to Reception and ask for “Matt”.
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Tiverton (for Mid-Devon)
Email: Iain Harris – tiverton.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: Tiverton Library, Phoenix House, Phoenix Lane, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6SA. Ask for “Iain and the work club” at Reception.
Time: Tuesday 12.00pm – 3.00pm.
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Barnstaple (for North Devon)
Email: Iain Harris – iain.harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: IT Suite, First Floor, Barnstaple Library, Tuly Street, Barnstaple, Devon, EX31 1EL. Ask for the “Iain and the work club” at Reception.
Time: Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.00am – 12.00pm.
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Bideford (for Torridge)
Email: Iain Harris – iain.harris@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: Bideford Library, Bideford Arts Centre, The Quay, Bideford, EX39 2EY. Ask for the “Iain and the work club” at Reception.
Time: Wednesdays, 9.30am – 2.00pm
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Ivybridge (for South Hams)
Email: Liz James – ivybridge.library@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: Ivybridge Library, Erme Ct, Leonards Rd, Ivybridge PL21 0SZ
Time: Fridays, 9.30am – 1.00pm
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Tavistock (for West Devon)
Email: Sarah Hinton – sarah.hinton@librariesunlimited.org.uk
Address: Tavistock Library, The Quay, Plymouth Rd, Tavistock PL19 8AB
Time: Wednesdays 10.00am – 1.00pm
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