With the second May Bank Holiday just around the corner, now is an ideal time to focus on new opportunities and skill development. Skills Launchpad Plymouth has another full week of activity planned to support you on your journey. To save you scrolling through too many posts, here's a breakdown of what's on and when. Bank Holiday Monday - Online support available Youth Hub resource bank here Adult Hub resource bank here Key Sector information here Tuesday (open to anyone

Everyone begins their journey somewhere — and this is your opportunity to take the first step into the exciting world of beauty. With guidance from experienced industry professionals, you’ll gain valuable insight, hands-on skills, and a real understanding of what it’s like to work in this fast-growing and creative field. Whether you’re exploring a future career or looking to build confidence and practical experience, this course offers the perfect introduction in a supportive

Step into your future with British Forces Resettlement Services (BFRS) Careers Fair — bringing forces-friendly employers, training providers, and real career opportunities directly to the Armed Forces Community (AFC), right on your doorstep. These dynamic, face-to-face events are your chance to explore exciting industries, understand today’s job market, and speak directly with employers who truly value military skills, experience, and mindset. From tech and engineering to h

Keyham Green Places will be hosting their Shape Your Future Career and Opportunity Fair on Wednesday 27 May 2026, from 1pm to 4pm. Designed to support people at every stage of their career journey, the fair will bring together a wide range of employers, education providers, and support organisations in one place. Whether you are leaving school, considering a career change, returning to work, or looking to build new skills, there will be something for everyone. This free e

Looking to get behind the camera and explore your creative side this half term? Fotonow is running Photo Creative Lab, a free, four-day photography experience designed for young people aged 16 to 25 in Plymouth – and no experience or equipment is needed. This dedicated half-term programme offers a series of creative sessions focused on developing photography and film skills. It’s a chance to step into a relaxed, supportive environment where you can experiment, learn and cre

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 (open to anyone 16+), 10am to 3pm Caring Plymouth Drop-in Session Mondays are our dedicated day for anyone interested in opportunities within the health and social care and childcare sectors. Drop in to meet Dan and explore c

🚀 Ready to take the next step towards your career? 🚀 Join Your Future at On Course South West for their Supported Internship Application Day! This is your chance to discover how their programme can help you gain real-world work experience, build confidence, and kickstart your future. 🔍 What’s happening on the day? The team have brought together a range of experts to make sure you have everything you need to succeed: DWP Experts: Get clear advice on benefits and “Better Off

Are you passionate about animals and curious about what it takes to work with them every day? This June, The King’s Trust is offering an exciting, hands-on opportunity you won’t want to miss: Get Started with Animal Care. Delivered in partnership with Dartmoor Zoo, this unique programme is designed to give young people a real insight into the world of animal care—guided by experienced professionals working in the field. What to expect: Over the course of the programme, yo

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 ap

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 (open to anyone 16+), 10am to 3pm Caring Plymouth Drop-in Session Mondays are our dedicated day for anyone interested in opportunities within the health and social care and childcare sectors. Drop in to meet Dan and explore c