Aged 19+?

Apply for jobs and training with confidence!


Build Your Skills

You are ready to build the skills employers love to see.

These top skills will help you impress employers when you are looking for jobs or training. You already have these skills. You can also grow them over time. Watch the short videos to learn more.

Self management | Communication | Self Belief | Problem Solving | Teamwork

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Build Your Experience

You don't need to wait for a job to start building your experience!

With virtual work experience you can explore the world of work anytime, anywhere.

Get Job Ready Virtual Careers Programme

The Get Job Ready Virtual Careers Programme helps you discover more about the world of work at your own pace. Watch videos, use the digital workbooks to go with them and pick up knowhow. You get certificates for completing each section of the programme, too.

Catering & Hospitality Work Experience Course

With the Catering & Hospitality Work Experience Course you can watch videos, do fun activities and see how you would do in real-life scenarios.

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What would you like to know?

Thinking about training

Traineeships

Young adults aged up to 24 can do Traineeships. Traineeships are quality work experience placements to help you get experience, job skills and English and Maths boosters for your next career steps (e.g. into apprenticeships).

Traineeships

Apprenticeships

Earn a salary as you learn on the job with structured training and support. You get a qualification on completing your Apprenticeship.

Apprenticeships

Degree Apprenticeships

Want a cost-free degree with no student fees? You can apply for a Degree Apprenticeship where you earn a salary while training in the workplace and learning towards a degree related to the career path you are on.

Degree Apprenticeships

If you need more support, there are programmes and support systems designed to help you. Organisations are on hand to support you in times of challenge.

Thinking about jobs

McDonald’s Early Careers Hub

What is it? This hub helps you explore jobs, paid training and careers at McDonald’s. Did you know that many of the people in top jobs at UK McDonald’s HQ started out in the restaurants? You can get a degree for free with McDonald’s business management Degree Apprenticeships, too.

McDonald’s Early Careers

National Careers Service

What is it? It offers impartial careers guidance and help. Get in touch through their website, web chat and helpline.

National Careers Service

Not sure about career steps?

You’ve got plenty of time. Now’s a great time in your life to explore a few options and start thinking about your strengths and interests.

Explore next steps

I need help and support

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Whatever kind of help and support you need, you can reach out to a number of organisations who will put your safety and wellbeing first.

Me and my mental health

Young Minds

If you’re young and want to reach out for mental health support and info, you can get in touch with Young Minds.

My Covenant

Employment support for young care leavers.

Additional Needs & Inclusion

If you have a disability, or SEN (Special Educational Needs) or you are vulnerable due to your background or circumstances, a number of organisations and programmes are on hand to help.

Preparing for Adulthood

Young people with SEN can learn about Supported Internships and more.

“I’m a young person with a disability”

See guides and resources from the Council for Disabled Children.

Need to talk to someone about career choices?

The National Careers Service is here to help.

National Careers Service Website