There are plenty of training opportunities available in Youth Friendly Wolverhampton. Find out how these can help you get ahead.
What training is available in Wolverhampton?
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.
Please keep checking this page as we will regularly update with training and employment opportunities. .
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.
Currently, Wolverhampton College are recruiting for construction jobs in the area.
Information on training providers can be found on Wolves Workbox
To keep up to date with events and training opportunities in the city, visit Wolves Workbox events page.
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/
For information pertaining to digital support in Wolverhampton, including careers in digital, visit: https://www.digitalwolves.co.uk/
Traineeship
The Government has announced an expansion of the traineeship programmes. You can use the service to search for traineeships, but you need to register if you want to apply for traineeships.
In partnership with Wolves at Work, Wolverhampton City Council, Adult Education Wolverhampton has launched its new eight-week Traineeship programme, to get young people on the work ladder: https://www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk/traineeships
Develop new skills, learn through youth work, gain accreditations through the Youth Hub.
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!
