There are plenty of training opportunities available in Youth Friendly Birmingham. Find out how these can help you get ahead.
What training is available in Birmingham?
All young people (19-29 years) can access a range of full and part time courses in specific job-related training here.
This will include access to training linked to the recruitment of jobs in key areas like care, construction and digital, where employers are recruiting in the region. Where training is linked directly to local jobs, trainees will still be able to access benefits.
Training in construction
The Construction College Midlands is a CITB Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) providing construction training courses and qualifications to a defined and industry-agreed standard. You can find out more here.
There is a specialist retraining in construction available through our construction gateway programme. To sign up for construction training, talk to your local job centre or contact the National Careers Service West Midlands on 0121 296 5550. You can find out more by visiting: https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/ or by calling 0800 100 900
Go Construct is an industry-wide initiative that aims to attract, inform and retain a talented workforce for the Construction & Built Environment sector.
Health & Social Care
#SocialCare can mean several different things from cooking, cleaning, personal care, medication, companionship and DIY support. Find out about roles and training:
The WMCA has developed a new skills and training plan for health and care, which sets out the training available across the West Midlands from entry through to degree level and the different routes that can be taken.
Digital
If you are interested in a career in digital you can access information about roles and training: https://beta.wmca.org.uk/what-we-do/power-up/
There are also coding bootcamps that are available. Please visit: https://www.schoolofcode.co.uk/
Early Years
Early Years Career Progression Pathways: Supporting you in your career journey
The Early Years Career Progression Pathways (EYCPP), part-funded by the European Social Fund, is a project focusing on the Early Years sector and delivered in partnership with Birmingham City University, Newman University and West Smethwick Enterprise.
Find out more here
Where else can I get training in Birmingham?
Prince’s Trust offer FREE programmes to people aged 16-30 to provide the confidence and skills needed to get a job in the Health and Social care sector
Sport 4 Life UK is here to help young people (aged 11 to 29) move into sustained education, training and work through sports-themed personal development. Our services include mentoring, sport, qualifications, social action, and employability workshops.
Unlock a better way ahead – Skills for Life
The Skills for Life campaign can be used to find training, support and advice to gain the skills you need for the job you want.
You’ll find free Level 3 courses, skills bootcamps, apprenticeships and so many more great opportunities for training. You can even complete your essential skills in Maths and English.
Check out the Skills for Life campaign now!
Who can help me navigating my options?
University Hospital Birmingham learning hob offers local people training, advice and guidance on health sector careers.
Young people aged 16 – 29 in Birmingham and Solihull who are looking for employment, education or training can access our one-to-one personalised support through the Youth Promise Plus project #promiseyoungfutures
Birmingham Careers Service is a free and friendly support service providing careers information, advice and guidance to young people aged 16 to 19 who are not in education, employment or training (NEET). If a young person has a learning difficulty and/or disability then we can help them until they are 25. We are part of Birmingham City Council and we work alongside other local services.
