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

Worried about redundancy?

If you are an apprentice in Walsall 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 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.

If you are 16-18 you can discuss your options with a careers advisor accessible through the Black Country Careers Hub. Visit:

https://www.blackcountrylep.co.uk/our-strategy/people/schools-and-education/black-country-careers-hub/

You can also register with the Walsall Works or BC Impact programme who will support you to find an alternative apprenticeship.

www.walsallworks.com

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 Walsall College’s website to access information about their current apprenticeships here.

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

Is there help to find a job locally?

If you are 16-18 you can discuss your options with a careers advisor accessible through the Black Country Careers Hub. Visit the website here.

You can also register with the Walsall Works or BC Impact programme who will support you to find an alternative apprenticeship.

See how your local Jobcentre can help

Here’s a list of Jobcentres in Walsall. 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.