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

Greenlight Safety and Training is opening its doors this March for a Construction Apprenticeship and SEND Open Day, offering prospective learners the chance to explore a future career in the construction industry. Designed for those considering an apprenticeship pathway, the event gives visitors the opportunity to get hands-on with a range of practical construction activities. Attendees can try out different trades for free, gaining a real insight into the skills involved a

Throughout February, we were proud to welcome Building Plymouth and their members into Skills Launchpad Plymouth as they delivered a series of construction‑focused employer and partner drop‑in sessions. These events created valuable opportunities for local people to engage directly with industry professionals and explore the diverse career and training pathways available across the construction sector. The sessions brought a real buzz to the Launchpad, with visitors using t

David Podd and Chris Bailey from Barclays Bank delivered a focused and informative Financial Skills workshop for members of Skills Launchpad Plymouth’s Youth Hub and Adult Hub. The session took place at the Barclays branch in Plymouth city centre, offering participants a welcoming and accessible space to build their financial confidence. With a small group in attendance, the Barclays team were able to tailor the workshop to individual interests and needs. Topics included un

If you're interested in building a future in the construction industry, Building Plymouth and Skills Group are teaming up to offer a relaxed drop‑in session designed to help you explore your options. This event brings together one of the region’s leading training providers with local career specialists, giving you the chance to learn about high‑quality training programmes, apprenticeship openings and pathways into construction roles. Skills Group will be available through

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. Want to dive in? Click here or download the PDF below to learn more and start exploring what’s out there for you. Don't forget, you can also help yourself to localised information, advice and guidance through our Adult Hub Resource Bank.