Connect to Work is the first programme under the Government's new Get Britain Working initiative. It is a voluntary supported employment programme for adults aged 18+ facing complex barriers to work. The programme will support those facing barriers including long term health issues, physical disability, mental health, drug or alcohol abuse, neurodiversity, care leavers or those with caregiving responsibilities, to name a few. This online briefing will give employers and partn

Making Plymouth a great place to grow up and grow old means supporting individuals to live independently, safely and well. Join Caring Plymouth on Monday 1 December between 11am and 2pm to find out about the opportunities for working in health and social care, and learn more about how you can make a real difference in your local community Meet with local care providers and training providers including: CCH Group Brandon CityCare Southwest Marama Care Plymouth Care Big Pictur

NatureWell Blue is a nature based connection aiming to boost mental and emotional wellbeing.

There are always so many great opportunities for skills, training, education, careers and jobs here in Plymouth. To keep things simple, each month we pull together the latest offer so you can access the information in one document. To get started simply download the PDF below. If anything catches your eye and you need some help, do get in touch with us by emailing skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov.uk or sign up as a Skills Launchpad Plymouth member here . Doing so will prompt

There are lots of opportunities for young people in Plymouth to develop new skills, access different training and education options, and gain experience to find a dream job or career - and we want to help! Each month, we pull together the latest local opportunities here in one place – including some great events you can attend for free. To find out more, click here or download the PDF below. If anything catches your eye, get in touch by: Emailing skillslaunchpad@plymouth.gov

Come and help make shore a healthy place to live for all creatures whether human or marine and learn about some of the biggest threats facing the marine environment from pollution and plastic.

Are you looking for those next steps for a career in construction? Interested in finding out what local training providers in the city can offer to help you on that journey? Building Plymouth will be holding a drop in event at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, where you will be able to meet local training providers for information, advice and guidance on apprenticeships, training, skills bootcamps, supported internships and education. When: Friday 14 November Time: 10am-2pm Where:

This week is Green Careers Week, a week organised by National Careers Week, with STEM Learning, to raise awareness of green careers in every industry. It is a week that aims to raise aspirations , and promote real opportunities to have a career that will genuinely make a difference. A green career can be any job, role or occupation that contributes to preserving or restoring the environment and our planet. It can be any industry, not just those seen as ‘green.’ Green skills a

Already thinking of Christmas ideas? What if you could give thoughtful, handmade gifts that actually help your loved ones de-stress? On Course South West are running a new short course that will teach you to create beautiful, well-being focused gifts, including scented candles and bath bombs! Not only will you learn new skills, but you'll also make gift giving feel like a joy! It's the perfect way to add a personal touch to your gifts this festive season. When: Tuesday 4 Nov

Join us to learn more about how local employers will soon be able to hire motivated, supported candidates through ‘Connect to Work,’ the new £7M initiative to support thousands of Plymouth residents with disabilities, health conditions, including mental health and neurodiversity, and complex barriers into work. Together, we will begin to explore how we can create more accessible, supported employment opportunities in the city, and what help businesses will need to build upon