A new offer is now available through Clarion’s Active Inclusion programme, supporting young people to progress towards employment by improving both their career confidence and their health and wellbeing. Clarion is working in partnership with Onebright, a leading organisation providing counselling and therapy for adults, children and young people experiencing emotional or psychological challenges. With a growing need for therapeutic support—particularly among young people—thi

A creative competition for young people across the Southwest   We’re excited to help spread the word about “Where’s Your Head At?” – a brilliant, free creative competition for children and young people aged 0 to 25 living in Devon, Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset. If you’ve got something to say about art, emotion or the way feelings shape your world, this is a great chance to express yourself and potentially have your work displayed at The Box in Plymouth this summer!   What’s

It’s English Tourism Week, and our Welcoming Plymouth Coordinator, Rhianne, has been busy curating an action‑packed programme of visits across the city. Make sure you’re following our socials to keep up with her adventures and discover the fantastic career opportunities within the visitor economy.   At Skills Launchpad Plymouth, there’s always something happening to help you move forward—whether you’re building new skills, exploring career options, or planning a fresh start.

The King’s Trust is launching an exciting new course this April for young people aged 16 to 30 who want to explore the creative world of film and photography.   Whether you're completely new or already experimenting with visuals, this hands-on programme gives you the chance to develop your own film or photography project from scratch. You'll work with professional MacBooks, cameras, and industry-standard editing software—all supported by expert guidance.   In partnership with

Princess Yachts is inviting motivated and enthusiastic individuals to begin their career journey with one of the world’s leading luxury yacht manufacturers. A number of new apprenticeship opportunities are now open for applications on their website, offering hands‑on experience, professional training, and the chance to be part of a dynamic and innovative team.   Accountancy and Finance Apprenticeship   Princess Yachts offers Level 2/3 apprenticeships in Accounting and Finance

Anyone interested in pursuing careers in specialist construction, asbestos management, or environmental services will have the chance to meet Gwella Contracting at Building Plymouth’s next jobs and training drop‑in event.   The session aims to connect jobseekers, career changers, and learners with employers working across high‑demand technical fields. Visitors can explore live opportunities, gain insights into sector training, and discover what it’s like to work within an ind

The Skills Launchpad Plymouth and Connect to Work teams will be off-site on Thursday 12 March  for a team training day. This means our usual drop-in services won’t be available just for the day.   If you were hoping to speak to someone, please feel free to head over to the On Course South West reception , where their lovely team will be more than happy to help you.   Thank you so much for your understanding — we look forward to welcoming you back as normal on Friday! 📸Design

Building Plymouth’s Open Sites Week 2026 once again demonstrated why it is such a valuable initiative for the city. The programme brought together school pupils, university learners and participants from the Connect to Work programme, giving them first‑hand exposure to the wide range of careers within the construction and built environment sector. Across the week, groups were welcomed onto live sites, specialist centres and major developments, offering a rare and authentic in

Millfields Inspired is a dedicated local charity founded and supported by the Millfields Trust—an established and respected social enterprise in the Stonehouse neighbourhood.   “Together we wish to see our children achieve their potential; to support local businesses to succeed; to work with our local community to improve the local natural and built environment; and to play our part in ensuring that Stonehouse is a vibrant place which people are proud of”.   This summer, the

At Skills Launchpad Plymouth, we’re always working on ways to support your next step, whether that’s building new skills or exploring a change in direction. To make things easy, we’ve pulled together a simple overview of what’s coming up and when.   Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm Youth Hub appointments (for those aged 16 to 24)   Our friendly Youth Hub Coordinators will be joined by DWP Work Coaches every day to offer young people pre-booked appointments to discuss their optio