Find support, advice and information for apprentices who have been made redundant or feel at risk of redundancy. An information resource for Youth Friendly Solihull.

Worried about redundancy?

If you are an apprentice in Solihull and have been made redundant, or you believe you are at risk of redundancy, support is available. In the first instance you should talk to your college or training provider, they will work with you to secure a new employer.

The government have launched the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices and you can access information online by visiting: https://engage.apprenticeships.gov.uk/redundancy-apprentice or by calling 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.

There is also guidance available to you by accessing these Gov.uk pages.

Some next steps for redundant apprentices…

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

You can visit your local college website to access information about their apprenticeship opportunities or to explore alternative options. You can visit Solihull Colleges website here.

Find all local colleges by visiting: https://www.collegeswestmidlands.org.uk/our-members/

Is there help to find a job locally?

Whatever your age, there is support available for you through Solihull Council’s employment programmes.

Young people aged 16-29, who live in Solihull and are looking for employment, education or training, can access Solihull Youth Employment Promise. The project provides access to one to one support to build confidence, access opportunities including jobs and apprenticeships or to look for suitable training or education and includes support for young people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Get in touch by email here: youthemploymentpromise@solihull.gov.uk or call 0121 704 6869

See how your local Jobcentre can help

Here’s a list of Jobcentres in Solihull. Which one is nearest to you?

If you are over 18 and have been made redundant, support is available through your local job centre who will be able to offer one to one and online support to help you explore new apprenticeship, training or employment opportunities. To find your local job centre, you can visit: https://www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus

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.