This week at Skills Launchpad Plymouth - w/c 23 March
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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 options for skills, training, education, careers and jobs here in Plymouth.
They will also be joined on Tuesday by Charlotte from the Virtual School who is offering dedicated support to care leavers, and Hollie from The King's Trust on Wednesday and Friday to explore the latest programmes around hair and beauty, Teams, Enterprise.
Monday (open to anyone 16+), 10am to 3pm
Caring Plymouth Drop-in Session
Mondays are dedicated to supporting anyone interested in careers in health and social care or childcare. Drop in to meet with Dan and explore apprenticeships, alternative entry routes, live vacancies across the city, and the latest training and skills-development opportunities.
Tuesday (open to anyone 16+), 10am to 3pm
Building Plymouth Drop-in Session
Tuesdays are dedicated to supporting anyone interested in careers within construction and the built environment. Drop in and chat with our coordinator, Gareth, to learn about the skills and qualifications you’ll need, explore apprenticeships, and discover the latest live vacancies across the sector.
This Tuesday, we’ll be welcoming Gwella Contracting to our Skills Wing. They’ll be sharing job and work experience opportunities, along with advice and guidance in asbestos and environmental services.
Aged 19+? Ian from the National Careers Service is also available on Tuesdays providing pre-booked appointments for help with developing CVs, cover letters, and general careers advice.
Friday (open to anyone 16+), 10am to 3pm
Welcoming Plymouth Drop-in Session
Fridays are our dedicated day for anyone interested in opportunities in Plymouth's visitor economy sectors – tourism, hospitality and retail. Drop in to meet with Rhianne to explore current vacancies in the city, as well as the latest skills and training available.
Don't forget:
Health and Social Care Careers Showcase
Perfect for those looking to start or progress their career in health and social care? Come along to our Health and Social Care Careers Showcase, a bespoke jobs and training fair designed to connect local people with real opportunities across the sector.
Discover roles such as:
✔ Healthcare Assistants
✔ Homecare Assistants
✔ Nursing & Midwifery
✔ Support Workers
✔ Rehabilitation Assistants
✔ Catering, Domestic & Admin roles
…plus many more that make a real difference every day.
This is a chance to learn about training, education, apprenticeships, and progression pathways, for those new to the sector or ready to take their next step.
📅 Friday 27 March
⏰ 10am to 3pm
📍 Floor 4 Cobourg House, Mayflower Street, PL1 1QX
Register here: https://zurl.co/GHJqD
Can't make it in? Don't worry - check out the latest opportunities below:
We look forward to seeing you this week on the first floor of Cobourg House, Mayflower Street.
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