See all #FindYourFuture resources available if you are an apprentice made redundant in Birmingham.
Who can help?
If you are an apprentice 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.
Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices
The Government have launched the Redundancy Support Service for Apprentices and you can access information online by clicking the link 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.
PLUS: Access GuidanceYou can search for vacancies in your area
Visit https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Your local college can help
You can visit your local college website to access information about their apprenticeship opportunities or to explore alternative options.
Find your local college by visiting:
https://www.collegeswestmidlands.org.uk/
Your job centre can help
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
Have you tried the Find a Job website?
The Government’s Find a Job website is a free webpage showcasing job opportunities available. You can create a profile, upload your CV and receive email alerts about new jobs:
National Careers Service
The National Careers Service will also support you with free advice and guidance:
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice#getting-a-job
Get Local Support in Birmingham
You can visit the city’s college websites to access information about their apprenticeship opportunities:
https://www.sccb.ac.uk/apprenticeships/apprenticeship-vacancies
https://www.bmet.ac.uk/our-courses/apprenticeships/current-vacancies/
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/apprenticeships/
Support to find a job, including help with completing application forms, interview practice and detail of local vacancies:
Birmingham Adult Education Service is part of Birmingham City Council and is one of the largest adult learning providers nationally. They have fully qualified staff who can provide careers guidance and labour market information to help people make informed decisions about their career path. https://www.learnbaes.ac.uk/.
Birmingham and Solihull Training Provider Network directory is made up of 30 approved training organisations providing work-based learning opportunities for potential learners who want to gain vocational qualifications and work experience, contracted through Government training initiatives.
