Throughout March, Building Plymouth was proud to host a series of engaging drop‑in sessions at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, welcoming partners Clarion Futures, Skills Group, and Gwella Contracting Services. These events formed part of our ongoing commitment to helping local people explore rewarding careers in construction—an industry offering strong growth, stability, and long‑term prospects. Each organisation brought unique expertise, giving visitors direct access to employe

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

Our Youth Hub supports 16 to 24-year-olds to access skills, training, education, careers and jobs across the city. To expand our offer and provide more intensive support, we are recruiting a second Youth Hub Coordinator to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in Plymouth. You will deliver a rolling engagement programme, beginning with personalised skills action plans and delivering group sessions, employability

Discover your next step at the Focus Training Group’s Apprenticeship Open Day in Plymouth — an event designed to help you explore career pathways, meet industry professionals, and get a real feel for what apprenticeship training looks like. Whether you're leaving school, considering a career change, supporting a young person, or looking to hire apprentices, this event offers something for everyone. What to Expect on the Day Visitors will have the chance to: Tour the Plymout

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

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