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Creating Futures – Apprentice Careers Event – Plymouth
Babcock’s annual Creating Futures Apprentice Careers Fair is taking place on Monday 16 February 2026, from 11am to 3pm, at Plymouth Argyle Conference & Events Centre, Home Park, Plymouth. Discover over 30 different apprenticeship pathways that can lead to an exciting future and get inspired to take the next step in your career journey. What you’ll enjoy on the day: Interactive learning zones: Explore areas focused on Engineering, Science, Business, and Support. Networki
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Discover your future at the Skills Group Apprenticeship Open Days
If you're ready to take the next step toward an exciting new career, Skills Group is opening its doors for two upcoming Apprenticeship Open Days — designed to help you explore opportunities, meet industry experts and experience hands‑on tasters across a range of career paths. Whether you're interested in construction, automotive, hairdressing, childcare, teaching assistance or business administration, these events offer a welcoming and informative way to learn more about appr
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Get into digital media with The Kings Trust this February
Kickstart your creative career and unlock paid opportunities this February with The King’s Trust’s FREE 2-week programme! ✅ Build Your Portfolio – Work on real projects that showcase your skills ✅ Work with Clients – Gain hands-on experience in professional settings ✅ Industry Insights – Q&A sessions with experts and networking opportunities ✅ Explore Cutting-Edge Tech – VR experiences, web development, and more ✅ Creative Skills Development – Graphic design, social m
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Discover your future at Babcock International – Apprenticeship Webinar
📅 Tuesday 20 January 🕒 18pm to 19pm Are you ready to take the first step into an exciting career with one of the UK’s leading defence and engineering organisations? Babcock International is inviting students and parents to an exclusive online webinar exploring its Emerging Talent Apprenticeship opportunities based in Devonport. This one‑hour virtual session will give attendees an insider’s look at what it’s really like to start a career at Babcock. You’ll hear directly
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Early Careers Fair promotes opportunities in construction and manufacturing
Plymouth’s leading construction and manufacturing businesses will take part in a huge joint apprenticeship, graduate and wider recruitment drive this Saturday. Building Plymouth and the Plymouth Manufacturers’ Group (PMG) have joined forces once again to organise an inspiring career showcase event happening on Saturday 17 January 2026, 10am to 2pm at Plymouth Argyle Home Park. Aimed at engaging young people, their parents and carers, higher education leavers and recent gr
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Understanding your access needs: A workshop by and for neurodivergent people
Are you aged 16-24 years old and on Universal Credit? Are you looking for employment that is accessible and supportive of your unique needs? Do you want to find out ways to support your neurodivergent needs in employment? Join Stu & Mimi from NeuDICE for an engaging 90-minute informal workshop designed to help you: Understand your access needs and explore practical ways these can be supported at work. Discover the story behind NeuDICE’s ‘Living Labs’, a powerful approach t
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Building Plymouth jobs and training drop-in with Devon Contractors
This month, we’re excited to welcome representatives from Devon Contractors to one of our Sector Drop-in sessions. Join us for expert advice on getting work-ready for Plymouth’s thriving construction industry. Devon Contractors will be on hand to discuss career pathways, share practical tips, and offer guidance on gaining experience in key trades and management roles, including: Project and Site Management Groundworks Bricklaying Mechanical and Electrical (M+E) Plastering
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Tamar View energy pop up event: Support, savings, and community in one place
Taking control of energy costs doesn’t have to be complicated. The Tamar View Energy Pop‑Up Event is a free, friendly community event created to offer practical support, useful advice, and energy‑saving solutions in an accessible and welcoming setting. The event will take place on Friday 30th January , from 10am to 2.30pm , at the Tamar View Community Resource Centre – Wellbeing Hub (PL5 1DD). Open to everyone, the day provides an opportunity to speak directly with knowled
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New Young Devon courses starting soon – Limited spaces available
Need some support to get ready for an apprenticeship or job? Young Devon are offering courses in Independent Life Skills, and Work Based Learning that can do just that. These courses are designed to support young people who want to build confidence, develop essential life skills, and take positive steps towards education, training, or employment. Young Devon’s programmes focus on empowering young people through practical, hands-on learning delivered in a supportive and inclus
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Connect to Work: Free employment support in your community
Connect to Work - in your community Looking for work in 2026? The Connect to Work supported employment programme is here to help Plymouth residents take the next step toward meaningful employment. If you’re facing extra challenges such as a disability, health condition (including mental health), or neurodiversity, this free programme offers tailored, one-to-one support to help you find, and thrive, in work that suits your skills and circumstances. Who is Connect to Work for
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