Find support, advice and information for apprentices who have been made redundant or feel at risk of redundancy. An information resource for Youth Friendly Sandwell.
Worried about redundancy?
If you are an apprentice in Sandwell and have been made redundant, or you believe you are at risk of redundancy, support is available. Your college or training provider will work with you to secure a new employer.
The WMCA is also working with ESFA, to understand the support available to apprentices whose learning has been disrupted. This information will be shared with young apprentices as soon as it’s finalised.
Some next steps for redundant apprentices…
See the latest government advice
Check out the government’s advice for redundant apprentices to see what your best options are.
The government have launched the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices and you can visit the website or call 0800 015 0400 to get free advice, find new opportunities, and access local and national support services offering financial, health and wellbeing, legal and careers advice.
Talk to a local careers advisor
If you are 16-18 you can discuss your options with a careers advisor accessible through the Black Country Careers Hub.
Visit www.blackcountryskillsfactory.co.uk or call 01384 471139
Find a new apprenticeship
All apprenticeships are advertised on GOV.UK’s Find An Apprenticeship website, where you can search for vacancies in your area.
See if your local college can help
Visit the websites for your local colleges in the West Midlands. They often list apprenticeship opportunities – and sometimes they have other opportunities, too.
You can visit Sandwell College’s website to access information about their apprenticeship opportunities:
Who else can you talk to?
Think Sandwell Employment Team can provide impartial advice to apprentices who are being made redundant whilst on your apprenticeship.
If your 16-29 you can discuss your options with a Black Country Impact Adviser, email them here: enquiries_recruitment@sandwell.gov.uk
Need a careers adviser?
Discuss your options with an independent impartial careers adviser contact Connexions Sandwell you can call 07917174735 or 0791717402 appointments are available Monday- Friday 9 -5pm. Appointments can be by Telephone, Skype or Teams.
See how your local Jobcentre can help
Here’s a list of Jobcentres in Sandwell. Which one is nearest to you?
If you are over 18, and have been made redundant, support is available through your local Jobcentre. They can offer you support – either online or with a one to one chat. Together you can explore new apprenticeship, training or employment opportunities.
Get free advice from the National Careers Service
Have you heard of the National Careers Service? They can support you with free advice and guidance. Visit their website for fresh ideas and advice.
