Supporting education leavers
Our Youth Hub resource bank is here to help you!
Are you one of this year’s school, college or university leavers, wondering what your next move should be?
Whatever your circumstances, we can offer you free and impartial advice on:
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progressing with training or education
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finding a job or an apprenticeship
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starting your own business
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developing your CV, applications and interview techniques
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where you want to start.
Quick links:
Looking for support in person?
See our delivery calendar to see what's on for education leavers this summer at Cobourg House.
Drop in and see us on the first floor (or email skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk to pre-book an appointment) for help and free impartial advice on local opportunities.
Big questions, honest answers
Many of us thought we'd follow one path when we left school, but life often takes us somewhere unexpected. In this video series, our coordinators answer common questions about leaving education, sharing advice, experiences and guidance to help you discover opportunities, understand your options and take your next step with confidence.
Click on the videos below to hear their answers ...
What did you want to do when you left school?
What was your first job?
What did you learn from your first job?
What is the top three skills on your CV and why?
If you could go back, what would you do differently?
What opportunities should young people in Plymouth look out for?
What advice would you give someone leaving education this summer?
Education leaver sessions - what's on and when:
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Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 20 July, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 22 July, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Apprenticeships in Adult Social Care, Childcare and Early Years webinar | Wednesday 22 July, 5.30pm to 6.30pm | Email caringplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk for the booking link and access | |
Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 27 July, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 29 July, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 3 August, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 5 August, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Training and Apprenticeship Drop-in event | Thursday 6 August, 10am to 1pm | Meet with training providers including Achievement Training, City College Plymouth, Focus Training, Greenlight, On Course South West and Skills Group. | |
Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 10 August, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Classic Builders and Building Plymouth Drop-in | Tuesday 11 August, 10am to 1pm | Support to access training and apprenticeship opportunities in construction | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 12 August, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 17 August, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Plym Group and Building Plymouth Drop-in | Tuesday 18 August, 10am to 1pm | Support to access training and apprenticeship opportunities in construction | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 19 August, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Taster Day for the Supported Internship programme | Thursday 20 August, 10am to 4pm | Get to know you session for 16-25 year olds interested in joining the Your Future Supported Internship programme from September | |
Caring Plymouth education leaver appointments | Monday 24 August, 1pm to 3pm | Dedicated appointments to explore training and entry-level opportunities in health and social care, and childcare | |
Careers Plymouth 1:1 appointments | Wednesday 26 August, 9am to 5pm | Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP) and don’t know what to do next? Email careersplymouth@plymouth.gov.uk to book
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Training and Apprenticeship Drop-in event | Thursday 3 September, 10am to 1pm | Meet with training providers |
We are more than happy to help advise concerned parents or carers too - and if you are someone who needs help to get your head in the right space before you’re ready to take those next important steps, that's ok as well. We are able to signpost for mental health and well-being support to help give you the confidence and reassurance you need to move forward.