Plymouth’s visitor economy continues to play a vital role in the city’s growth, generating over £300 million each year. As Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth enjoys an international reputation for its rich heritage, dynamic culture and stunning waterfront—a destination that attracts visitors from across the globe. With an ambition to strengthen this success even further, the city is working towards a 15% rise in visitor numbers and a 30% boost in visitor spend by 2030, helping

Plymouth is full of exciting opportunities for young people to build confidence, learn new skills, explore training and education pathways, and take steps toward that dream job or career — and we’re here to make it easier! Each month, we round up the latest local opportunities all in one place, including brilliant free events you can get involved in. Want to dive in? Click here or download the PDF below to learn more and start exploring what’s out there for you. If anything

Connect to Work - in your community Looking for work in 2026? The Connect to Work supported employment programme is here to help Plymouth residents take the next step toward meaningful employment. If you’re facing extra challenges such as a disability, health condition (including mental health), or neurodiversity, this free programme offers tailored, one-to-one support to help you find, and thrive, in work that suits your skills and circumstances. Who is Connect to Work for

National Careers Week (Monday 2 to Saturday 7 March) will see organisations across the country working to increase awareness and excitement around career opportunities, inspiring people of all ages on their journeys. Here in Plymouth, our workforce of over 110,000 people continues to grow. Throughout the week, Skills Launchpad Plymouth will be championing careers digitally as well as through themed events, and support sessions focusing on the city’s growth sectors. Lo

It’s National Careers Week! At Skills Launchpad Plymouth, there’s always something going on to help you take the next step, whether that’s learning new skills or making a change. To save you scrolling through lots of posts, we’ve put together a clear overview of what’s happening 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-

It’s here! To mark National Careers Week , we’re excited to share the latest edition of Plymouth’s Apprenticeship Bulletin. Click the link below to explore a wide range of local apprenticeship vacancies, plus helpful resources for higher and degree‑level pathways and details of upcoming events. Prefer to browse online? You can also click here to read it on our website. National Careers Week (Monday 2 to Saturday 7 March) is an annual celebration of careers guidance and free

Anyone interested in the construction and built environment industry is invited to an upcoming information session hosted by the Building Plymouth team at Cobourg House and delivered by BAM, one of the major contractors currently working across Plymouth. BAM is involved in significant projects throughout the city, including their ongoing work in the Dockyard. This session offers a rare opportunity to gain genuine insight into what working in construction is really like—from

Friday 27 March 2026 | 10am to 3pm | Fourth Floor, Cobourg House, Mayflower Street Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in your community? Join us for the Health and Social Care Careers Showcase – a bespoke jobs and training fair designed to connect local people with opportunities for skills, training, education, careers, and jobs. Making Plymouth a great place to grow up and grow old means supporting individuals to live independ

Building Plymouth is partnering with Clarion Housing to host a jobs and training drop‑in session, offering local people the chance to explore employment support, training options and expert guidance. Clarion Housing, supported by its charitable foundation Clarion Futures, runs a well‑established employment and training service that has helped thousands across the UK move into work, further learning and apprenticeships. Their experienced advisors will be available throughout

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