If you're considering a creative future in arts, design, media, or related subjects, Arts University Plymouth's Open Day is a great opportunity to explore your options and experience the university first-hand. Meet lecturers, current students and admissions staff, tour the campus and specialist facilities, and find out more about undergraduate, postgraduate and foundation diploma courses. You'll also have the chance to explore local accommodation and learn more about student

Thinking about studying at the University of Plymouth? Attend their Undergraduate Open Day this October and discover more about the courses on offer, student life, and future career opportunities. You'll have the chance to speak with lecturers and current students, explore the campus, and get answers to any questions you may have about university life. Throughout the day, you can: Attend subject talks and explore your course options Meet lecturers and current students Tour ca

Greenlight Safety and Training is hosting a Carpentry, Interior Systems, Roofing and Property Maintenance Open Day this October, offering a hands-on introduction to the construction industry and the opportunities it can provide. Taking place during the half-term break, the event gives attendees the chance to try a range of practical activities, explore different trades and meet Greenlight's experienced tutors. Whether you're interested in an apprenticeship or simply want to l

Making a career change can be both exciting and challenging, often requiring the right advice, encouragement and access to new opportunities. This story highlights the experience of an individual who engaged with Building Plymouth while looking to take the next step in their professional journey. Through a combination of networking events, careers support and connections with industry professionals, they were able to gain valuable insights into the construction sector, buil

Whether you're looking for your first job, returning to work, exploring training opportunities or considering a career change, your wellbeing matters. At Skills Launchpad Plymouth, we know that taking positive steps towards employment, education or training can sometimes feel overwhelming. Confidence, motivation and resilience all play an important role in helping us move forward, which is why Mental Health Awareness Month is a reminder to prioritise your wellbeing as much as

Our latest Training and Apprenticeship Drop-in welcomed young people from across Plymouth to explore local opportunities, meet training providers, and receive advice on their next steps. It was fantastic to see so many attendees finding out more about apprenticeships, training programmes and career pathways available in the city. If you couldn't make it, there's another chance to get involved. Our next Training and Apprenticeship Drop-in will take place on Thursday 5 November

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 Youth Hub appointments only (for those aged 16 to 24) Our friendly Youth Hub Coordinators are joined by DWP Work Coaches to offer young people pre-booked appointments to discuss their options for skills, training, e

Are you aged 16 to 25 and looking to build your confidence, gain new skills and improve your future career prospects? Join us for a drop-in session to learn more about the King's Trust Team Programme delivered by City College Plymouth. This free 12-week programme is designed to help young people gain valuable experience, build confidence and prepare for employment, education or further training. At the session, you'll have the opportunity to meet representatives from City Col

Some of Plymouth’s biggest and best-known employers are set to return to this year’s Launchpad Live two-day future careers event, showcasing the breadth of opportunities available locally and promoting the city’s key growth sectors. Hosted at the Plymouth Life Centre on Tuesday 6 and Wednesday 7 October 2026, Launchpad Live aims to inspire young people, raise aspirations and increase awareness of the wide range of career choices and progression pathways available. More than 5

Looking for your next job, training course or career move? The new national Jobs and Careers Service brings together careers information, job search tools and personalised support in one place, making it easier to access help with careers, skills, training and employment opportunities Whether you're exploring your options, changing career, returning to work or taking your first steps into employment, there's a range of free tools and resources available to help. You can explo