Self Development Resources

West Midlands self development resources article

Every day is a new chance to learn a new skill, grow your knowledge and discover ways to improve yourself. Whether you want to work on your confidence or find new career opportunities, you’re in the right place. Take a look at the handy resources below.

Don’t Drop out, Reach out

If you’re based in the West Midlands and considering dropping out of education, take a look at ‘Don’t Drop out, Reach out’ for more advice. Whether you’re struggling to get on with a particular teacher or perhaps not making friends as quickly as you thought you might, you can find advice and support to help you.

Careers Live UK

Keep up to date with the latest advice from the West Midlands Combined Authority on Careers Live UK.

Join live events and access a huge bank of pre-recorded resources to help inspire you and give you information to support your career aspirations.

Young Professional

If you’re ready to boost your skills and career confidence, we have a course for you. Take a look at the Youth Employment UK Young Professional courses. Each course is self-paced so you can work through the content in your own time, and you’ll receive a certificate at the end of the course.

Opportunity Finder

Looking for work or career opportunities? The Youth Employment UK Opportunity Finder can help you find your next role. Use the handy filters to find jobs, apprenticeships, and career events, in-person and online.

Discover Youth Friendly Employers

Surrey County Council Careers Thinking about rewarding apprenticeships and early careers in a diverse environment? Fire up your career with SCC! EXPLORE Aspiration Training Traineeships & Apprenticeships in childcare, dental nursing, teaching, health/social care, and business admin EXPLORE Essex Youth Service Aged 13-25 and live in Essex? Get involved in fun activities, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award and online Plan B Traineeships. EXPLORE Catch22 Youth Services Want to overcome barriers in life, whatever your background? Want employers to give you a chance? We can help. EXPLORE McDonald's Early Careers You probably knew you can get McDonald's Apprenticeships. Did you know you can also study for a FREE Management Degree? EXPLORE Careers in Eyecare From healthcare lab to high street fashion - you don't need a degree to open your eyes to eyecare careers EXPLORE Generation: Free Skills Training Get FREE skills and careers training today! Generation gives you skills and connects you with employers to find a job fast. EXPLORE Pret Apprenticeships & Careers When you apply for a Pret Apprenticeship or junior role, you’ll belong to a community of achievers. Get support on your own unique career journey! EXPLORE Careers in Racing Horse racing is a great career choice! British Racing is the 2nd largest spectator sport after football. EXPLORE Royal Air Force There’s nothing like a career in the RAF, it’s not just a job but a way of living. EXPLORE Martin Brower Careers Break into business, admin and supply careers with Martin Brower. Don't settle for the status quo. EXPLORE The British Library Work experience, internships and apprenticeships with The British Library open up a WORLD of possibilities. EXPLORE Prezzo Restaurant Careers Prezzo offers so many early careers, from cooking great food and giving great customer service to managing like a boss! EXPLORE Haven Joining Haven is more than just a job. Our early careers are a breath of fresh air! EXPLORE Severn Trent Careers Discover opportunities for apprentices, graduates and undergraduates in the office and beyond! EXPLORE IHG Early Careers Discover how you can grow your career in hospitality! EXPLORE ABP Foods Apprenticeships, graduate schemes and an AMAZING early careers academy in the world of sustainable food EXPLORE Coach Core Apprenticeships See how Coach Core Apprenticeships get you into sport careers EXPLORE Coca-Cola EuroPacific Want to work for one of the most well-known brands in the world? They work hard to develop their young people! EXPLORE Environment Agency Careers Our work helps to protect and improve the environment to make it a better place for people and wildlife. Join us! EXPLORE Get Into Teaching You can get a teaching degree for FREE with apprenticeships! EXPLORE Historic England Discover early careers in heritage for all backgrounds, skills and interests. EXPLORE Working in local government Local government touches everyone's lives every day EXPLORE NCFE Vocational Qualifications Young people get amazing perks when they work for the NCFE, with apprenticeships and more. The training is great, too. EXPLORE VHR Technical Recruitment The VHR talent academy can help you get into a successful technical recruitment career - with NO experience! EXPLORE
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