Are you a young person in Youth Friendly Solihull looking for careers advice and support with next steps? We’re here to help.
Get careers help
If you’re a young person living in Solihull, there are a number of places that can help you explore your career options. You’ll get support with finding a job, including help with completing application forms, and also interview practice (how great is that!).
For support and interview practice, and access to vacancies, check out this website.
#promiseyoungfutures
Young people aged 16-29, who live in Solihull and are looking for employment, education or training, can access Solihull Youth Employment Promise. The project provides access to one to one support to build confidence, access opportunities including jobs and apprenticeships or to look for suitable training or education and includes support for young people with disabilities or mental health needs.
Get in touch by email here: youthemploymentpromise@solihull.gov.uk or call 0121 704 6869
Youth Employment UK Careers Hub
The Careers Hub on Youth Employment UK offers:
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- Career ideas (with tips on how to get your foot in the door)
- Inspiration (if you’re not sure what to do next)
- Free online Young Professional training you can use like a skills-building gym
- Apprenticeships info…
… and more.
Getting careers support through an App
Qdos have launched an app to help you explore careers.
Apple App Store link below from your iPhone or iPad is:
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/id1524921452
The Qdos Careers App is now live on Google Store too, for Android devices, using this link.
Lifepilot – Helping adults into higher level study
Lifepilot offers a bunch of really helpful resources if you’re:
- Interested in an apprenticeship
- Want a Job/Career change
- Looking for retraining after COVID
- Wanting to get back into work after childcare/unemployment
Along with many more pages to help you progress in the world of work/study. See for yourself here!
Who else can help you figure out your career options?
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- The Work Coach at your nearest local Jobcentre Plus
- Your college/university careers team
- The National Careers Service
They should all be able to help by giving you advice, answering any questions you have, and pointing you towards some exciting opportunities you might not have thought of.
