It's another busy week here at Skills Launchpad Plymouth, where we will be supporting 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. This week, you can pop in and chat to our Youth Hub Coordinator Abi. She will be on hand to chat to you about skills, training, education and jobs. The team are 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 Coordinator Abi, 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:
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
Furgo Academy Open Day
Are you interested in finding out more about how the largest Geo-data company in the world trains its personnel?
This open day is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, education leavers and/or the local military community (including those serving in /transitioning from HM Armed Forces) to tour the state-of-the-art facility and see the offshore industry technology including Remotely Operated (underwater) Vehicles, innovative Remote Operations facility controlling our Unmanned Surface Vessels, and more.
When: Wednesday 24 and 25 July
Where: Furgo Academy Training Centre
Time: 10am to 4pm
Booking is essential: email d.walley@fugro.com
Arts University Plymouth - Accommodation, Options and Tips
Want to apply for a degree but not sure on what accommodation options there are? Find out about what is on offer for applicants applying through Clearing at Arts University Plymouth's Accommodation Options and Tips talk.
When: Wednesday 24 July
Where: Online
Time: 4.30-5pm
Register here
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