Another busy week ahead at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, to help support you in your journey to find skills, training and employment!
To save you scrolling through too many posts, here's a breakdown of what's on and when.
Monday (open to anyone 16+)
Sector Drop-in Sessions, 10am to 2pm:
Mondays are our dedicated day for anyone interested in health and social care, or the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors. We are thrilled to be expanding our Monday sector offer to also include childcare! Drop in and chat to our experienced coordinators to find out more. You can learn more about the sectors themselves, and how you can gain skills and qualifications to support your work journey. With a huge variety of job roles available in our city, this is the perfect way to get started!
Tuesday (open to anyone 16+)
Sector Drop-in Sessions, 10am to 2pm: Tuesdays are focussed on those interested in the construction and built environment, and the green economy. This is a great chance to talk to our coordinators Morven and Jas about skills and training opportunities in our area. They will be on hand to discuss everything, from the type of jobs available within the sectors, to skills and training opportunities available.
Aged 19+? The National Careers Service offer pre-booked appointments for help with developing CVs, cover letters, and general careers advice. Wednesday (Youth Hub delivery for 16 to 24-year-olds)
1:1 Youth Hub appointments, 10am to 2pm with our Coordinator Rhianne. She will be on hand to chat to you about skills, training, education and jobs. They are also a fountain of knowledge on apprenticeships and supported internships!
Our Youth Hub Work Coaches from the Jobcentre will be meeting people for pre-booked appointments
Hollie from the Prince's Trust will be available to discuss upcoming opportunities..
Thursday ( Youth Hub delivery for 16 to 24-year-olds)
Find Your Future, 12pm to 2pm Our Youth Hub Coordinators Rhi and Abi, have cleared their diaries between 12-2pm to support any care experienced young people in need of a chat and some direction. There’s no pressure to sign up to anything. It’s just a chat, and you can bring a friend or your PA. Pop in and give it a try.
Mentoring Drop-in, 11.30am to 3pm
Mentoring means to work with an industry professional to boost your skills, employability and knowledge. YMCA Plymouth is expanding their mentoring programme and want you to have a TRY:
T - talk about mentoring – what is it? How could it help YOU?
R - relationship building – find the right person for YOU
Y - your choice – what do YOU want from the experience
Want to find out more? Pop in and chat to Liz from YMCA to learn how mentoring could benefit you.
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University of Plymouth – Online talks
Trying to find the right course for you and learn about student life can sometimes be tricky. The University of Plymouth’s outreach team has several electronic resources and online talks that you can dip into at a time to suit you. The talks cover a wide range of topics giving an insight into Higher Education, including finance, student budgeting and choosing a course.
To find out more, click here
Sector Drop-in Sessions / Events
For anyone interested in Plymouth’s growth sectors (the ones where there are lots of job opportunities), Skills Launchpad Plymouth hosts weekly sector drop-in sessions. Join our experienced sector co-ordinators for practical advice and guidance, and to discuss the latest skills, training, and job opportunities.
Friday 19 July’s event covers all sectors in one go! See below;
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