This week at Skills Launchpad Plymouth - w/c 12 May
- nualaedgar
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Here at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, there is plenty happening to support you in making changes and learning new skills! 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, childcare, or the hospitality, retail and tourism sectors. This is a great chance to come and find out about current vacancies in our city, aswell as skills and training in the sector of your choice. You will be able to chat to our experienced co-ordinators about your cv, interview preparation and more! This week, we will be hosting Caring Plymouth's Mini Jobs Fair, 10am to 1pm. Pre booked appointments will have the chance to meet with Homewell+, Indiana Healthcare, Next Generation Nursing and Care, aswell as Visiting Angels.
Tuesday (open to anyone 16+)
Sector Drop-in Sessions, 10am to 2pm: Tuesdays are focussed on those interested in the construction and built environment. Pop in and chat to our co-ordinators Morven and Gareth about how to obtain skills and qualifications to work in construction, aswell as discovering live vacancies in our city. They also have lots of knowledge about current apprenticeships!
If you are ex military and looking to gain new skills or secure work, we will be able to offer help with training and courses that may be of interest, careers you might not have thought of, and practical ways to make those changes! This week we will be joined by Veterans UK who will be on hand to support with a CV and LinkedIn workshop.
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)
Sector Drop-in, 10am to 2pm: Drop in and meet with our sector co-ordinators, who can connect you with opportunities in Plymouth's most in demand sectors, including construction and the built environment, health and social care, and the visitor economy.
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. Rhianne is 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 Kings 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 Coordinator Rhi has cleared her diary 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.
Don't Miss:
Arts University Plymouth - On-line Drop-in event - Every Monday, 3pm - 4pm
If you are looking to study a creative degree, this drop-in event is perfect for you. The admission team will be on hand to offer advice on the application process, along with members of the finance team, and knowledgeable staff to advise on how to submit your portfolio.
To register, click here
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
Learning at Work Week Drop-in Sessions at On Course South West
The theme for Learning at Work Week 2025 is ‘Get connected’. It’s all about addressing any potential barriers to learning, so if you are aged 19+ and thinking about learning something new or getting back into learning, this event could be a helpful first start to find out about the support available.
When: Monday 12 to Friday 18 May
Time: 5pm to 6.30pm
Where: Hyde Park House, Mutley, PL4 6LF
We look forward to seeing you this week on the first floor of Barclays Plymouth.
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